Introducing Kalaw
Kalaw is earning a cool reputation among budget travellers, and it’s not just due to its chilly winter weather. Located at 1320m on the rolling, pine-clad hills of the Shan Plateau, this is Myanmar’s budget trekking heartland. Located to the west of beautiful Inle Lake, some travellers enjoy hiking between the two (about 45km), on mountains dotted with Palaung, Pa-O, Intha and Shan villages.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: 2 Weeks Itinerary ! and general info
by onewayticketphil 29 May 2012
I just got back a week ago and I'd change money in the banks. The exchange rates are around 810-815 in banks while the black market is…
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RE: itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar
by rivaltribal 29 May 2012
I'd drop a day or 2 off Bagan...you dont need 4 ful days there...you can see more than enough temples there in 2 days. Three full days…
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RE: itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar
by burmats 29 May 2012
I'd shave off 1 day in Mandalay and 1 day in Bagan so as to give you some time in Monywa 1 night + visit surroundings and also 1 night…
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