In the northernmost part of Myanmar lies the village of Dahondam, now immortalised by Conservationist Alan Rabinowitz's classic book "Beyond the Last Village". Situated in the shadow of South East Asia's highest mountain snow capped Mt. Hkakaborazi, to this day, only a handful of outsiders have been privileged enough to follow in his footsteps.
This isolated three week trek follows the climbing approach route through Hkakaborazi National Park along the Tamai river valley then high up the Adung river in sight of the glaciers that tumble off snow capped Mountains - the very source of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. This extensive journey takes you through what is considered by many to be the most spectacular intact forest wilderness of it's kind in Asia. Along the route you encounter Rawang and Lisu hill tribes at lower elevations and at higher levels the Drung, Daru, Nung and Tibetans.
Apart from the opportunity to observe the fast vanishing life of the tribal people who live in this area there is also a wealth of mammals and bird species which can be found including Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Takin, leaf deer and Red Goral. 180 bird species, and 369 species of butterfly as well as numerous rare orchids have been observed and documented.
There is one fixed departure a year in early December or January, when the weather is clearest and the cool temperatures are ideal for trekking. On this trek the group size is limited to a maximum of 10 people to ensure that the impact remains minimal. Participants of this trek need to be fit and prepared for lengthy but rewarding days of mountain trekking in wilderness areas.
» Day 1 Dive to Machanbaw » Day 2 - 3 Drive to Ratbo » Day 3 Trek 9 miles to Langsahtu. » Day 4 Trek 9 miles to Gawle. » Day 5 Trek 9miles to Shingsang Hku. » Day 6 Trek 7 miles to Pangnamdim. » Day 7 Trek 7 miles to Lungnat Camp. » Day 8 Trek 8 miles to Ngawa. » Day 9 Trek 8 miles to Wangsiwang. » Day 10 Trek 8 miles to Gawai. » Day 11 Trek 10 miles to Dazung Dam. » Day 12 Trek 9 miles to Htala Htu. » Day 13 Trek 8 miles to Dahong Dam. » Day 14 Rest and relax at Dahondam. » Day 15 Trek 10 miles to Dashuhtu. » Day 16 Trek 7 miles to Dazungdam. » Day 17 Trek 10 miles to Gawai. » Day 18 Trek 16 miles to Ngawa. » Day 19 Trek 15 miles to Pangnamdim. » Day 20 Trek 16 miles to Gawle. » Day 21 Trek 18 miles to Ratbo. » Day 22 - 23 Drive to Putao
