Day 1: Yangon - Putao - Shangaung village (-/L/D)

Pick up at the hotel and transfer to airport for Putao flight in the morning. It takes about 3 hours to reach Putao. Have lunch in Putao and proceed to Shangaung village by car. Stay at village house. It lies at the foot of the Shangaung range and is the biggest village on this way.

Day 2: Shangaung Village - Warsamdam village (B/L/D)

After breakfast, start trekking and have to climb over the forest-covered mountain range, named Shangaung Range (about 5000 ft) about 7 hours. On the way, one could see Pheasant, butterflies, birds and primary forest. The other side of the range is another village Warsamdam, a small village that has only 10 houses, next to the beautiful stream. Stay at the village house.

Day 3: Warsamdam village - Zeyardam village (B/L/D)

The distance between Warsamdam and Zeyardam village is about 17 km, trekking takes about 5 hours. Walk along the riverbank and cross one suspension bridge. On the way, one can study their cultivation of Mustard, wheat and rice. Zeyardam village is the last village on the way to Phongun Razi. The village is at the height of 3000 ft. and another small stream passes by the village. This village has about 20 houses and surrounded by very deep forests and snow-capped mountains. Stay at the village house.

Day 4: Zeyardam village - River junction camp - Thit Pin Gyi Camp (B/L/D)

Trekking by the route along Nat Lan creek to reach River Junction camp which takes about 3 hours. After reaching River junction camp, cross small bamboo bridge and climb up the hill about 3 hours to reach Thit Pin Gyi Camp (about 6000 ft above sea level). The vegetation covers 75% of the dump forest in this area. One could study bamboo, rattan, creeper and orchid. Also the sound of gibbons and birds will recreate your energy. Overnight at Thit Pin Gyi camp, accommodation in a tent.

Day 5: Thit Pin Gyi Camp - Khant Tauk Camp - Snow line Camp (B/L/D)

Start trekking in the morning and go uphill and downhill for 9 hours through sub-alpine forest. This camp lies about 10,000 ft above sea level. The temperature in this region can drop below zero. Adequate warm clothing is necessary. One can view blood Pheasant, Tragopan and gray peacock pheasant in this area.

Day 6: Snow line Camp - Mountain Peak - Snow line Camp (B/L/D)

It will take at least 3 to 4 hours to get to the Peak (11,500 ft). Duration of climbing time will vary depending on the weather condition and the depth of the snow. If the weather is fine, you will see the scenic beauty of the snow-capped mountain ranges from the Peak. Return to last camp and overnight at the last camp.

Day 7: Snow line Camp - Khant Tauk - Thit Pin Gyi - River Junction Camp (B/L/D)

Return trip. Lunch break at Thit Pin Gyi. Continue trekking to River JunctionCamp. Overnight at river junction camp.

Day 8: River Junction - Warsamdam village (B/L/D)

After breakfast, go back to Zeyardam village and proceed to Warsamdam village. Overnight Warsamdam village.

Day 9: Warsamdam village -Shangaung village (B/L/D)

In the morning, start climbing the mountain range and go down to get to the village. Have lunch on the way and overnight Shangaung village.

Day 10: Shangaung village - Putao (B/L/D)

After breakfast, go back to Putao and have lunch at local restaurant. Free and easy program in the afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight Putao.

Day 11: Putao - Yangon (B/L/-)

Breakfast at Putao market, then shop for local souvenirs. After lunch, transfer to airport for flight to Yangon.

Departure days: Sundays and Fridays
Best time to travel: November - April