Eco Tourism Sites

Some of the most well known ecotourism sites are Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, Popa Mounatin Park, Hlawga Wildlife Park, Moeyungyi Wetlands, Sein Ye Forest Camp, Myaing Haywun Elephant Camp, Pho Kyar Elephant Camp, Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary, Inlay Birds Sanctuary, Inndawgyi Lake Wildlife Park (Kachin State), Natmataung National Park or Mt. Victoria (Chin State), Khakaborazi National Park (Kachin State) and Mt. Phonkanrazi (Kachin State).

About Moeyungyi Wetlands

Moeyungyi Wetlands are situated in Bago Division, about 70 miles north of Yangon, by the Yangon-Mandalay highway. It is just two-hour drive from Yangon. In 1878 a water storage reservoir was constructed in Moeyungyi area. Many years later, the reservoir changed naturally into wetlands with the extent of 40 square miles which have high wetland conservation value. As a result, the wetlands have been notified as a wildlife sanctuary since 1988.

Every year, millions of birds usually fly from the northern hemisphere to the south along the east Asian-Australian Flyway to escape from winter. They stop to rest and feed in Asia. So the flyway contains a network of wetlands and Moeyungyi is one of them.

Moeyungyi is a vital shelter for both resident and migratory waterfowls. A census at Moeyungyi revealed that there are 125 species of water birds including 70 species of migrants. Little Grebe, Purple Heron, Grey Heron, Sarus Crane, Asian Open-Bill, Rubby Shelduck, Purple Swamphen, Spot-Billed pelican, Pheasant Tailed Jacana, Black Winged Stili, Great Cormorant, etc., can be seen abundantly.

The best season to visit is from November to March. In addition to bird watching, you can observe the livelihood of local populace, fauna and flora of the wetlands.

Tour Program : Yangon – Bago – Moeyungyi (Bird watching)- Yangon (2 days / 1 nights)

Myaing Hay Wun Elephant Camp!

Located in Taikkyi Township of Yangon Division. Drive from Yangon to Taikkyi Township around 90 minutes driving ( 48 miles ) Yangon – Pyay Highway road. Proceed to Myaing Hay Wun Elephant Forest Camp via Phalon village. Its about ( 27 miles 4 furlong ) by Off-Road 90 minutes driving. Established in 1986.

Elephant, Guar, Banteng, Barking deer, Wild boar, Hare Wild cat, Green Peafowl, Ruddy sheld duck, Hill myna, Blossom-headed parakeet, Pheasant, Red jungle fowl, Quail, Dove, Duck, lesser tree duck, Butterflies, Moths, Snakes, Monitar lizard, Ground lizard and Chameleon are present.

Opportunities for study and Recreation

• Study of fishes and aquatic creatures in La-har-ma-nge fishpond and recreation by fishing.
• Viewing of pyinkadoe plantation situated nea Sinte and listening to the sound of birds and birds watching.
• Hiking and mountaineering in the forest.
• Observing training of domestic elephants.

Trekking

Trekking with elephant about 45 minutes. Along the trekking journey by riding elephant you will see beauty and serenities of natural virgin forest its surrounding would be unforgettable.

Elephant Bathe, Elephant Fetching and Medical Treatment

You can visit around the camp including to see how elephant bathe and washed by their mahouts. Observe the fetching of elephant in the jungle, how elephant bathe in the stream, the setting of elephant equipment. You can see how to make the extraction near the Resort, elephant show, medical treatment of elephant and discuss care and management of elephant by veterinarian.

Tour Program : Yangon – Myaing Hay Wun (Elephant Camp) - Yangon (4 days / 3 nights)

 

Pho Kyar Forest Resort

Located in Yedashe Township – Thargara. It is 10 miles 2 furlong from Thargara, in the area of Swa forest reserve area, on the bank of Thaing creek. The resort has 20 acres in area.


From Yangon to Swa Township, Thargara by car is 204 miles. From Thargara to Pho Kyar Resort the drive by car is 10 miles all seasons. From Yangon to Taungoo by train is 116 mile. From Taungoo to Thargara Pho Kyar Forest Resort by car is 26 miles.

Opportunities for study

• To study natural forest plants including different species of hardwood, large forests teak wood, other valuable forest plants different life span (middle age – young age) bamboos, cane and different flora.
• Elephant riding – elephant riding by W shape cradle, riding by tying the cushion seats on the back of the elephant, riding around the camp, short trip, long trip elephant riding, elephant riding overnights in the jungles.
• Elephant Bathing
  Bathing and washing young elephants, old elephants, mother elephants and the calves.
• Bringing up of the young elephants.
  Natural breast feeding, by the mother elephants, powder milk feeding to the baby elephants.

Tour Program : Yangon – Pho Kyar Forest Resort (Elephant Camp) - Yangon (3 days / 2 nights)

Alaungdaw Kathapha National Park

The Alaungdaw Kathapa National park , one of six sites in Myanmar on the ASEAN heritage park list , is the home of many wild animals , including elephants , tigers , deer and variety of rare bird species .About 100 species of butterfly are also found in this 621 square-mile (1608 sq km) park in Mingin township , about 95 km northeast of Monywa, the capital of Sagaing division .The park is an ideal area for observing wild life and for conducting environmental research in the virgin jungle .Recreational activities include trekking and elephant riding .A wildlife sanctuary was established in the area 1941 and it was declared a national park in 1984 . The park is also well-known as the site where the remains of a highly revered monk named Arahat Kathapa have been enshrined.

Tour Program : Yangon – Mandalay – Alaungdaw Kathapha National Park – Monywa – Mandalay – Yangon
                          (9 days / 8 nights)

Popa Mountain National Park

Some 67 km from Bagan and about an hour drive from Bagan by road. A National Park is a perfect place of eco-tourism. It observed of dry zone ecosystem, Oasis of the Dry Zone. Studying the naturally regenerated of sandalwood species, geological features and extinct volcano which about 25,000 years ago. In this place, wildlife including Monkeys, Barking deer, Wild pig, Jungle cat, Wild dog and about 140 avifauna species.

Inle Lake (Wetland) Sanctuary (Shan State)

It’s located at the 688 km from Yangon. We can study world renowned wetland ecosystem of Inle Lake. The lake, 22 km long and 10 km cross, has a population of some 150,000, many of whom live on floating islands of vegetation. Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthar, the native lake dwellers. In this place: migratory birds, 65 species of water birds, other aquatic plants, animals and 15 species of butterfly.

Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (Kachin State)

It’s located at the 1235 km from Yangon and can be reached by flight from Yangon to Myitkyina and then by road. In these place resident water birds, migratory birds, 120 species of forest dwelling birds and rare species of fishes, aquatic biology, butterflies and insects. Observation of wildlife such as Leopard, Golden Cat, the Malaya sun bear, gaur, wild cow, goral and escrow. Visit of the largest inland lake of South-East-Asia in attractive place.

Sein Ye Forest Camp (Bago Division)

Sein Ye is located at the 266 km south of Yangon. You can study of Natural teak forest, Elephant riding, working Elephants in timber extraction and traditional cultural of native peoples. Observation of wildlife including Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Guar, wild Cow, Sun Bear, Wild Boar and resident birds, Elephant Catching, Training and Recreation in a special forest environment.

Natmataung National Park or Mt. Victoria (Chin State)

Natmataung (Mountain) national park is located in Kanpet-let, Mindut and Matupi townships of southern Chin State. It is Trekking and Hiking the high mountains in the attractive setting. To preserve 5 species of rare birds this can be found only in Myanmar, other native and migratory birds their habitats. In this place has rare species of Myanmar Orchids. Forests include hill evergreen forests, moist upper mixed deciduous forests, pine forests (above 9000 feet), and hill savannah. Mammals such as tiger, bear, wild boar, leopard, escrow, gibbon, etc. and 159 bird species, reptiles and butterfly are present.

Tour Program : Yangon – Bagan – Kanpetlet – Mt.Victoria (Natma Hill) – Bagan - Yangon (7 days / 6 nights)
                         Yangon – Mandalay – Bagan – Kanpetlet – Mt.Victoria (trekking) – Mindut – Bagan – Mt.Popa – Kalaw to Inle lake (trekking) – Sagar Inn – Heho – Yangon (16 days / 15 nights)

Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary

Shwesettaw wildlife sanctuary is located in Minbu, Setote-taya, Saku and Ngapeh townships of Magwe division. It covers an area of 213.4 square miles. Forests include Than-dahat forest, low indaing (Dry Dipterocarp) forest, and dry deciduous forest. Bear, Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Shwe Thamin (Gold color deer), wild cats, wild dogs, birds and the rare Star tortoises (Geochelone platynota) is also present. Shwesettaw is pilgrimage and homage to the footprint of Buddha.

Hlawga Wildlife Park

Hlawaga Park is located in Taukkyan village, Mingaladon Township, Yangon division. The park includes a wildlife park (818 acres), a mini-zoo (62 acres) and a buffer zone (660 acres). Approximately 22 miles (35 km) north of Yangon, just west of Yangon - Pyay road. The park includes semi-evergreen forests, mixed deciduous forests, and swamp forests. hamin, hog deer, barking deer, Sambar deer, rhesus monkey, pythons, pangolin, mythun, all have in the fenced wildlife park. In the mini-zoo, small mammals, birds, tigers, leopards, bears and estuarine crocodiles are being displayed more freely in large in spacious cages, aviaries and moated enclosures, built with modern zoo concept.

Mt. Phonkanrazi (Kachin State)

Mt. Phonkanrazi is located by 1821 km from Yangon to Putao and then proceed to 98 km west of Putao. It is Trekking, Hiking and recreation in the natural forest environment and climbing snow-capped mountains. It has 30 mammals species, Red Panda, Takin , Goral and 200 bird species which can be found at high altitude and East-Himalaya. Studying hill pine forest, evergreen, forest, medicinal plants and wild rare orchids including black orchids and the tradition, culture and life style of indigenous hill tribes.

Tour Program : Yangon – Putao – Phongun Razi (Mt) – Putao - Yangon (14 days / 13 nights)
 

Khakaborazi National Park (Kachin State)

Khakaborazi national park is located in Naungmung township of Kachin state, the northernmost state of Myanmar. It occupies an area of 1,472 square miles. Khakaborazi is the highest mountain in Myanmar with 29,698 feet in the height and other significantly beautiful scenery. It is to conserve watersheds in the area where the Ayeyawady River originates. Forests include evergreen forests, hill pine forests, and moist upper mixed deciduous forests. In addition to rare species such as Takin, Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Black Barking Deer, mammal species and insects such as butterflies are present. Khakaboriza is climbing snow-capped mountains. It is enjoyment of beautiful natural features and exploration for new plant and animal species. Study traditional culture, custom and system of l iving of local Rawang, Lisu and Myanmar -Tibet ethnic nationals.

Tour Program : Yangon – Putao – Naungmung – Putao - Yangon (12 days / 11 nights)