Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary is a biosphere reserve in myanmar, covering 814. The lake is 24 km long and km across, 166 meters above sea level. The surface of indawgyi lake is approximately 175 m asl, with the edges of the. The lake measures km east to west, and 24km north to south. Indawgyi is still something of an undiscovered gem, but as its visibility increases, there are many ways that it can be developed.
Indawgyi lake is southeast asias third largest lake with outstanding biodiversity and cultural values. In 2018, they widened the road leading from through the mountains all the way to shwe myintzu pagoda. Securing the future of indawgyi lake the myanmar times. Indawgyi lake an untouched paradise in myanmar myanmar. There are also 20 villages located around the lake, inhabited by kachin and shan ethnic groups. Indawgyi lake with inn chit thu sst tours community tourism.
Ecotourism overhaul for indawgyi lake frontier myanmar. The major issues with packaging it in a tour itinerary are the length of time it takes to get there. Browse expedia s selection of hotels and places to stay closest to indawgyi lake. Gold mining, conflict threaten myanmars indawgyi lake. It is located in mohnyin township in the kachin state of myanmar. Indawgyi lake is an asean heritage site and has recently been included in the tentative list of the world heritage site. The indawgyi lake occupies a depression hemmed by low ranges of thickly hills on the south, west and east, and has an outlet on the north by the indaw river, a. It ranges in elevation from 1051,400 m 3444,593 ft encompassing the surroundings of indawgyi lake in mohnyin township, kachin state. The measurement of the lake is 8 miles across from east to west and 15 miles from north to south. Indawgyi lake is currently a viable tourism destination for adventurous travelers and tourists seeking an off. A birds paradiese in northern myanmar with a litte bit of ecotourism picture by matt maessen shwe myint zu pagoda ranges of mountain embrace the lake on three sides, creating an illusion of the mist being hold in their arms. Indawgyi lake is a secluded destination for nature lovers in remote kachin state.
Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary ws contains indawgyi lake, the largest freshwater lake in myanmar, and a substantial portion of the surrounding forested watershed. The following report on the fishes of the indawgyi lake and the streams of. See add listing face of indawgyi is a sustainable tourism company dedicated to the preservation and development. Save on popular hotels near indawgyi lake, kachin state. Foreign tourists can stay in lonton which has two basic motels, no wifi. However, in recent decades, fishers are finding it a daily struggle to catch enough fish to support their. In fact, 10 endangered species are found here in the sanctuary. In a remote part of kachin state lies indawgyi lake, the biggest lake in myanmar and one of the largest in southeast asia. Fly fishing indawgyi lake, kachin state, myanmar youtube. Myanmars only unesco biosphere reserve indawgyi wildlife sanctuary is located here.
Yangon to mohnyin 700 miles, mohnyin to hopin, 45 miles of all weather road and hopin to lontene village, 27 miles of fair weather road. The dead sea is a famous tectonic lake and indawgyi, myanmars largest lake is another good example dr. The closest airport to indawgyi lake is myitkyina, from where you can take the train via hopin, and then a car or pick up, or a private car direct from myitkyina to indawgyi. The remote indawgyi lake is myanmars largest, located in kachin state in the north of the country. Indawgyi lake fishery governance problems this is indawgyi lake. And now, they have just finished paving the section of road that runs along the eastern shore of indawgyi a major accomplishment. Indawgyi lake is a great place for those who prefer to explore a secluded destination in myanmar trip. According to the global scale wetland type, indawgyi belongs to fenlake type, with heavy peat accumulation containing moss and micro fossils.
Moeyungyi is also the only ramsar site in myanmar and indawgyi lake. It measures 3 kilometres east to west, and 24 kilometres north to south, large enough for the 21 small villages to site calmly on its banks. It embraces a land of 780 km2 and contains a range of rare wild animals. In myanmar, a lake that sustained generations feels strains. Deep blue water flanked by mountains is part of the magic, but the old fables spoken in the villages, the fresh, homely mix of kachin and shan food, the boat trips and the bicycle rides, that is all part of the magic. It is not only the largest lake in south east asia, but also the one and only tectonic lake in myanmar. The lake and its associated wetland is an important wintering site for more than 20,000 water birds. Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary unesco world heritage. Park warden office, indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary, mohnyin town, kachin. Please write here any additional threats and commentsqueries you have on the. We want to ensure that it is done sustainably and maintains the natural harmony and beauty that the lakes residents have enjoyed for countless generations. Lon ton, kachin state face of indawgyi is a sustainable social enterprise based at indawgyi lake in kachin state. The lake is surrounded by mountains expect from north eastern portion.
Indawgyi lake is one of the largest inland lakes in southeast asia. Indawgyi lake in the remote north has drawn the same environmental and conflictrelated challenges that are stressing myanmar as a whole. Every year, from january to march, 20,000 migratory birds from as far away as siberia take refuge here for feeding and nesting, making this a top destination. Myitkyina airport is about 15 minutes from the town centre and railway station, and a taxi should cost no. Indawgyi lake is the largest natural lake in myanmar which is located in kachin state, northern myanmar. Indawgyi lake, in the northern hills, runs some 15 miles 24 km from north to south and 8 miles km from east to west. Shwe taung golden mountain shwe taung is situated at the north bank of indawgyi lake and has a pagoda and monastery on top of the hill and provide with panoramic views of the lake. Seasonally flooded grassland supports a significant population of the endangered hog deer, while the.
Indawgyi lake is myanmars largest lake about 4 hours drive southwest from myitkyina. Over 10,000 tourists visit indawgyi lake this year global new light. The sanctuary, which encompasses 780 km 2 300 sq mi, contains a variety of animal species, including rare mammals and birds. Face of indawgyi is working with local and international partners to encourage sustainable tourism development at kachin states indawgyi lake. Local villagers believe the great flood formed indawgyi lake one of the largest inland bodies of freshwater in southeast asia, measuring square miles. The largest lake in myanmar, indawgyi remains pristine and undeveloped and has been designated as a unesco biosphere reserve. Explore indawgyi lake holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Today, there are many villages surrounding indawgyi lake. Indawgyi lake is surrounded by natural forest and is home to about 20 villages. Indawgyi lake best price guarantee for travel myanmar. Established in 1999, ilws covers 73,600 hectares and ranges in elevation from 169 m at the lake surface to over 1,400 m. It is still natural and authentic place for ecotourists.
Getting in this marvelous site is quite affordable. Again, from hopin to lonton village at indawgyi lake by private taxi or by motorbike and it will take 2 hours for 27 miles. Indawgyi lake is one of the tourist attractions in upper myanmar. Indawgyi lake is the largest natural lake in myanmar which. Fly fishing indawgyi lake, kachin state, myanmar myanmar fly fishing. We make it to indawgyi lake itself, whose waters offer a calming welcome ringed by the green mountains on its edges. Somewhat smaller is inle lake, stretching about 14 read more. Indawgyi lake mohnyin 2020 all you need to know before. It has been designated indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary in 1999 and unesco biosphere reserve in 2017. Legends of indawgyi lake putao mann yadanarpon airlines. Indawgyi lake is within the confines of indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary, which was established in 1999 by the ministry of ecotourism. In addition to indawgyi wildlife sanctuary, four partner organizations are actively engaged in.
Indawgyi lake has changed a lot over the last few years. The area around indawgyi has been designated as a unesco biosphere reserve for its unparalleled collection of flora and fauna. Indaw mahar guest house has a fairly basic facility with simple rooms and a shared bathroom, there are also homestay system and a militaryowned guest house in lonton. Indawgyi lake is located some 30 km away from the nearest army base and though there are some troops stationed near the lake, locals say the road to the lake runs through an area where the kachin independence army kia has a strong presence. Lovers of indawgyi lake in kachin state green season travel. Indawgyi lake fishery governance problems wle mekong. Indawgyi lake area is one of the largest inland freshwater reservoirs, not only of myanmar, but also for central south east asia.
There is a refreshing sense of isolation in this tranquil retreat. One of the largest inland lakes in southeast asia, indawgyi lake is surrounded by 36 ethnic villages. Indawgyi lake the largest lake in myanmar, indawgyi lake is located in kachin state. Visit indawgyi lake on your trip to mohnyin or myanmar. The predominant ethnic groups living in the surroundings of the lake are the shan and the kachin, who. The licensed accommodation at indawgyi lake can only be found in lonton village, on the west bank of indawgyi lake. As well as facilitating sustainable, communitybased tourism at the lake, myanmars largest, the project works on four main principles.
The lake has a rich and abundant aquatic macrophyte flora, vital for maintenance of biodiversity and the ecosystem services, which the local population depends on for their survival and social welfare. Indawgyi lake can be explored by motorpowered boat, kayak, bicycles or motorbikes and can be arranged for you by one of the local groups. It is myanmars largest freshwater lake, a designated wildlife sanctuary and a unesco world heritage site. Top 10 hotels closest to indawgyi lake in kachin state. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget.
Indaw creek is the only outlet of indawgyi lake and flow out to hpakant township on the north and enters to mogaung creek. Indawgyi lake is the largest inland lake of myanmar and one of the largest in southeast asia. One of myanmars important bird areas, 10 endangered species can be found. The daily train and bus services are available from yangon or mandalay to indawgyi lake via hopin the nearest town. A wildlife sanctuary, this area sees very few foreign visitors, for a variety of reasons. Opinions expressed in yadanapon are solely those of the writers and are not necessarily endorsed by mann yadanarpon airlines or the publisher, who are not. The indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary was established in 1999. Indawgyi lake can be reached by train from myitkyina via hopin and it will take about 5 hours for 107 miles. The indawgyi lake area, located in the northwest of myanmar is a wetland area. Indawgyi lake is the largest inland lake not only in myanmar but also in southeast asia. The next two days would be full of the lake s magic. Located in remote kachin state, in the center of myanmar, indawgyi lake is the largest lake in the country. About 110 miles southwest of myitkyina, placid indawgyi is the largest natural lake in myanmar and one of the most special, serene places in the entire country. The area is primarily inhabited by ethnic groups from shan.
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