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"Myanmar's Trekking Mecca"

Kalaw Tourism

Kalaw is a hill station located in Taunggyi District in the Shan state of Myanmar. Its elevation at 1310 meters attracts thousands of travelers, both local and international. As it is 50 km from the popular Inle Lake, there are trekking activities available to Kalaw from Inle and back, which is very popular. 

The hill town was established during the British rule as their summer retreat, and hence, has the remains of the colonial architecture. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, rich forests and flora, it inspired many British authors including Jan-Philipp Sendker, who chose Kalaw as his central location for his novel The Art of Hearing Heartbeats. Today, it is popular among backpackers for hiking and its natural beauty. 

The weather is very refreshing in Kalaw for being a hill station almost throughout the year, unlike the rest of the country which has the effects of a humid tropical climate. There are several multiple-day trips possible along many trails, which can be chosen based on your interests. The surrounding villages are home to ethnic minorities like Palaung, Danu and Taung Yo.

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What is famous about Kalaw?

Kalaw is blessed with mountains and natural beauty, making it a great destination for hiking and draws nature lovers.

What is not so good about Kalaw?

Kalaw is remote and the amenities are not as good as in other cities. Also, if you don’t enjoy hiking there is not much to do here.

What are the things to do in Kalaw?

The top things to do in Kalaw are Inle Lake, Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp, Kalaw Market, Kalaw-Inle Trek, Kalaw Railway Station, Shwe Oo Min Paya. You can see all the places to visit in Kalaw here

What are the places near Kalaw?

The top places near to Kalaw are Bagan which is 187 km from Kalaw, Mandalay which is located 157 km from Kalaw, Sagaing which is located 157 km from Kalaw, Chiang mai which is located 325 km from Kalaw, Inwa which is located 150 km from Kalaw

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