Scuba Diving Sites in Burma

Burma has different sites for scuba diving. Some of the sites are very challenging and you have to be really daring to go to these places. Scuba diving is a hit game among the young generation. Some of the important sites are High Rock, North Tawin Island, Cave Island, South Tawin Island, North Tawin Island, South Yan Way Island, Black Rock, North Yan Way Island, Gt. Swinton, Silvertip bank, Burma Bank, Small Su Lar, Pyin Sa Bu Island, East Su Lar, etc.

Among all these some of the sites are in Kawthaung District while some are in the Myeik District. The total package of adventure Trip is the mixture of diving i.e. scuba and also kayaking. Sightseeing is also included in the usual trips. Diving Trip is the under water heaven and it is called scuba Diving. Diving can be organized at the day time while the boating can be done at night time. Kayaking trip is usually based at War Aye Island. Speedboats are there to take you for site-seeing as well as Kayeting. The strong engines make these boats real fast.

Different adventure trips are organized in these sites. One adventure trip include Kawthaung to Island No-115, Makyonegalet Village, Ponenala Island, Island no-60, Lampi Island, War Aye Island, Salet Galet, Gt. Swinton, Cave Islands Trips, South Tawin Island,etc.

Site seeing and kayaking can be done in different islands such as Island No-115, Makyonegalet Village, Lampi Island, Ponenala Island, War Aye Islands, etc. Sea-Gypsy can also be enjoyed. Scuba diving can be done at South Tawin Island, Gt.Swinton and also Cave Island.

The total length of Lampi Island is 18 miles from South to North while it is 6 miles from East to West. It is also one of the National Parks in Burma. Foreigners always like the beauty of this Island. For every adventurous trip you should visit Lampi Island at least once.

Trekking in Burma

In Burma you can enjoy some of the unique trekking experiences. Some of the routes are randomly selected and mentioned below.

Hsibaw Trekking: This trekking is conducted from Mandalay. The duration of the whole tour is of four days. On day 1, you have to drive to Hsibaw pass in by the hill-station called Pyinoolwin. In night you have to stay at Hsibaw. On the next day you can continue trekking to Shan Tribal villages, after that the journey should be preceded to Bawkyo Pagoda. Come back to hotel and take some rest. Stay that night in Hsibaw. On thirds day start trekking to Palaung village. It would all total take 2 to 3 hours. Come back to Hsibaw and stay overnight at this place. On the last day you can drive to Pyinoolwin and visit local market there. Excellent botanical garden is there to enjoy. After visiting there come back to Mandalay.

Trekking to Chin State: Trekking to Chin State is very exciting where the tour start from Bagan. The total duration is 5-6 days. On first day you have to drive from Pakkuku to Kyaukhtu. Then the journey continues to Mintat. You can stay overnight in Mintat. On day two trekking starts for close by Chin village. You can learn the livelihood of Chin people which include some interesting things such as why the middle age Chin women spot their face with tattoos. After staying overnight at Mintat you can continue trekking on next day. It would take two hours to another Chin village. Arrange overnight camp there.

Next day you can drive to Aye-sa-khan Camp. This is placed over 1800 meters above see level. The total area is covered with pine tress. You can reach the place half way by car while half way on foot. On fifth day trekking to Kampetlet can be organized. It takes 3-4 hours through the deep forest. On last day drive to Kanpetlet, then go forward to Saw. Continue your journey to Pwinphyu and then drive over the bridge and progress towards Bagan.

Exploratory tours in Burma

In Burma you can explore many things which are really exciting and also interesting. Some of them are marked below.

Ballon over Bagan: In Burma, Bagan is more traditionally known as the city of nearly four million temples and pagodas. Located on the eastern bank of Ayeyawaddy River, this is the original birthplace of Theravardha Buddhism. At about 42 square kilometers land is present in Bagancthat too confined by more than 2500 temples and pagodas. In recent days the pilgrims can climb on the top terrace. From this place you can enjoy the mystical panorama of surrounding environment.

From here the whole view of thousands of temples and pagodas can be enjoyed. The support of hot air balloons is also present. It is advisable to enjoy the balloon over Bagan.

White water rafting: White water rafting is very challenging sports. You have to be really courageous if want to do this activity. This water rafting can be explained as platform of boards fastened together float along the roughly flowing river along with raft. Raft may be of bamboo or rubber, etc. This rafting tour is primarily conducted at the Irrawaddy River. Burma has many creeks and rivers for rafting. But the commonest site of this sport can be mentioned as from Tazondan to confluence of May Kha and Malikha at Kachin State. This adventurous tour is rally famous among the worm blooded youth.

Kyaington Trekking: In Burma you can enjoy some breathtaking trekking that you will remember in your lifetime. For trekking in Kyaington region at first you have to fly for Kyaington. You can stroll in the town Kyaington in evening time and if possible you can also visit Palaung village. You have to stay overnight in Kyaington. Start trekking to Palaung and Ann. On the next day you have to continue trekking to Ahkhar and Lahu tribal villages in Kyaington. Night you have to stay in Kyaington. There you can visit local market and then fly back to Yangon.