Myanmar · Trekking

6-Hour Trek to Lu Pyin Village and Myinh Ma Hti Cave from Kalaw

6 Hours Round trip from Myin Ma Hti Easy pace

Trekking through the beautiful landscape

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the stunning views of mountains and colourful fields from Lu Pyin village
02 Explore the 2000-year-old Myinh Ma Hti Cave with gilded Buddhist statues and ancient pagodas
03 Walk through rolling hills, pine trees, and local farms southeast of Kalaw
04 Pass through Myinh Ma Hti village amidst the pine forest on the return trek

Walk through the incredible Burmese landscape and rolling mountains, with gorgeous views of the valley below, on this trek from Kalaw to Lu Pyin village and the 2000-year-old Myinh Ma Hti Cave. Along the way, pass hills dotted with pine trees and local farms, admire colourful fields and mountain scenery, and visit a striking natural cave with stalactites at its entrance and cool water constantly dripping inside. The route also takes you through Myinh Ma Hti village amid the pine forest before returning.

This cave houses a special collection of gilded Buddhist statues and ancient pagodas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kalaw

Languages Burmese, English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek to Lu Pyin Village and Myinh Ma Hti Cave

Commence your trek early in the morning, after breakfast, heading southeast of Kalaw.
Take a trail that passes through the hills amidst pine trees, with a few local farms located a short distance away, until you reach Lu Pyin village.
Take a short break in this village, where you can admire a magnificent view of the mountains and colourful fields.
Proceed through the Myinh Ma Hti mountains, and after one and a half hours, reach the 2000-year-old Myinh Ma Hti Cave. This cave houses a special collection of gilded Buddhist statues and ancient pagodas.
Stop for lunch, which is 15 minutes away from the caves.
Pass through Myinh Ma Hti village amidst a pine forest as you return to your hotel. This will take around three hours.

The total distance covered on this trek will be around 21 km.