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Putao
Putao District, Kachin State, area avails itself the uniqueness
and naturalness among varied ecosystems of Myanmar .Situated in
the north of Myitkyina, the capital city of Kachin state, can
reach only by air route. The city surrounded with snow peaked
mountains and the weather is cold around the year. Flora and
Fauna can be seen in the forest around Putao.
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are also many different ethnic minority tribes in Kachin state.
There are 11 villages, with 948 natives living in the
Hkakaborazi protected area forming a peaceful society of
different ethnic groups namely, Rawan, Myanmar-Tibet, Lesu and
Taron of which Rawan is the most dominant ethnic group. The
Myanmar-Tibet individuals are Buddhists and the rest are
majority Christians. In addition it gives the natural setting
of undisturbed pristine forests incomparable to other forest
types. One biological expedition team of the Forest Department
has recorded 134 bird species including 15 rare species. Other
terrestrial species of Monkeys, Boars, Mountain Goats can also
seen on this region. Various kinds of Butterflies can be seen in
this area on the month of January. The Butterflies including
such as an endangered species can be found, among them are
Kaiser, Apollo, Bhutan, Glory and Bird wings.
Flowing streams and rivulets, straw-roofed houses and fences of
pebbles and creek stones provide a pleasant, pastoral contrast
to the scenes and sights of modern cities. The suspension
bridges are the typical river crossing in this region. This area
is famous for its Nature of originated Flora, especially there
are many various kinds of orchids and even the world rarest
Black orchids can be found in this area. And for fauna, one of
the rarest animal species, Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor), Red Panda
(Ailurus Fulgens), Black Bears, Black Deer, are all endemic to
this region.
The trees such as different colors of Rhododendrons, Maple trees
and various kinds of Bamboos are also seen in this area. The
month of January and April is the best month to see the
butterflies, flowers and orchids in the icy forest.It is the
nearest town to the base camp for Climbing Mt. Khakhaborazi
(5889 metres), which is the highest mountain in Myanmar and in
Southeast Asia. Putao is the starting point for Myanmar's most
adventurous trekking adventures. How To Get Putao You
can go there by flight only. Three times a week and via
Myitkyina. Myitkyina is a capital city of Kachin State. |
