Situated in the far north of Myanmar, and only accessible by air, Putao is a small town in a picturesque sub-tropical valley at the foot of the Himalayas. 

Walk On The Wild Side

Originally the site of British Fort Hertz from 1914 to 1942, it’s now famous as a jumping-off point for walkers who want to explore the region's deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries, snow-capped mountains and local tribal communities. Other popular activities include white water rafting past remote villages, bird watching and elephant trekking in the dense forest or mountain biking along small jungle paths.

To get an idea of the terrain at the northern tip of the state bordering China and India you’ll find the Himalayan peak of Hkakabo Razi, Southeast Asia’s tallest mountain (standing at 5,881 metres), yet down in the the valleys you’ll find sub-tropical forest. This is perhaps not for the first time visitor and is very expensive to visit, but few other places on earth that are relatively easily accessed can deliver such a holiday experience. Truly once in a lifetime for those who can make it. The best time to visit Putao is between November and April.