good option for 7 days

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Sep 15, 2012 12:14 PM
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good option for 7 days

Hi,
I've allocated 7 days for Sittwe/Mrauk U for my 4-week trip in mid-Nov. If that area is still closed in Nov, I'll need a Plan B. What's open north of Mandalay or south of Moulmein that fits the 7 days that I have? (I currently have around 6 days planned for Moulmein / Hpa-an area.) Thanks for all info; happy travels.

Herbie47

Sep 15, 2012 12:24 PM
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I believe south of Moulmein is also off limits. North-east of Mandalay you Have Pyin U Lwin, Kyaukme and Hsipaw this area is good for trekking and should keep you busy for about 5 days, great train ride from Kyaukme to Pyin U Lwin.

Just saw on the news in UK about Sittwe area, it is not looking good, one village has been fenced off with barbed wire, I don't it will end soon.

montyman

Sep 16, 2012 4:29 AM
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Also Monwya or Meiktila /Thazi and Kalow is my favourite place a quiet retreat for a few days maybe even Chaungtha beach top 2 restaurant there and first shwe wootever GH first on beach with beach front huts reasonably priced
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also avoid Golden lilly and singh bros treks and GH etc in Kalow

tyc

Sep 16, 2012 12:47 PM
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Sorry I forgot to mention that I've been to Monwya, Thanzi, Kawlaw. I like Thanzi l lot. Love the train ride from Thanzi to Kawlaw - 5 AM departure but no train in sight at 4:30 AM, There was a blackout in entire town of Thanzi. 4:45AM - they decided they can sell me train ticket. I guy was holding a candle, the other guy wrote the ticket - $5US / first class. The train rocked back and forth and sideway - more like a boat.
I'll look up Meiktila. Also, has anyone been to Kenfang recently? Thanks.

tyc

Sep 16, 2012 1:36 PM
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#2 -
... Chaungtha beach top 2 restaurant there and first shwe wootever GH first on beach with beach front huts reasonably priced ...
I planned to go to Pathein at the beginning of my trip. Maybe I'll move it to the end and combine it with beaches / seafood at the end. Thanks; happy travels.

tyc

Sep 16, 2012 1:39 PM
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#1 - how is trekking in Kyaukme? Do I need a guide? Are there villages nearby that I can spend the night?

montyman

Sep 16, 2012 8:47 PM
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Yes! I won't recommend this guy as I don't know him only of him, but it will give you some ideas OK
http://www.thuratrips.page.tl/

Herbie47

Sep 17, 2012 12:41 AM
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Trekking at Kyaukme is good, yes best to have a guide, there are 2 or 3 good guides in town, that can take you on motorbike or just trek to villages, yes there are villages where you can stay. I did not do it lsat trip because I did not have time but plan to next trip. Ask for Naing Naing (9 9) for a guide he is highly recommended.

tyc

Oct 16, 2012 8:36 AM
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Some recent posts show that Sittwe / Mrauk U may be open - expensive permits and tours only. It's still wait and see.
It looks like I have time to go trekking in Kyaukme. How's the trail condition in Kyaukme area in early Dec? Any leeches? Thanks; happy travels.

Herbie47

Oct 16, 2012 8:46 AM
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