Day (01) Yangon (Myanmar) arrival day

Arrive at Yangon (formally Rangoon) international airport. Transfer and check in the hotel for one night stay.

Day (02) Yangon - Putao

Morning fly to Putao (formally Fort Hertz) and takes about three hours. Putao is a small town surrounded by ranges of snow-capped mountains. It is located at the north part of the Myanmar and at about 440m above sea level. Upon arrival, transfer to the guest house for check in. Then leave for bird watching. Here we can see Large Hawk. Indian and Drongo Cuckoos, Scarlet Minivet, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Grey Treepie. Dark-necked Tailorbird, Grey-backed and Long-tailed Shrikes, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Crimson Sunbird,Oriental White-eye and many other species. Overnight will be at the guest house in Putao.

Day (03) Putao - Shan Gaung Village

Today we will start expedition to Mount Hponkan Razi which is located on the Himalayan Mountain Ranges in northern part of the country and at an altitude of 3506m. From Shan Gaung to Mt. Hponkan Razi where is land locked with no transportation except by footpath. Vegetation is primary hill evergreen forest. This remote area was visited only a few ornithologists until the early part of this century and remains largely unexplored even today. Therefore here we can see not only recorded Eastern Himalayan enigmatic specialities but also many unseen species.In the morning, after breakfast short drive to Shangaung village, this is about 19 km from Putao. There are about 100 houses and at an altitude of 440m. After arrival, explore around the village to see Red-headed Trogon. Crested Kingfisher, Himalayan Swiftlet, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Long-tailed Broadbill, Hodgson's and White-capped Water Redstarts, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Collared Myna, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush. Buff-chested Babbler and Nepal Fulvetta. Overnight will be in local house at Shan Gaung Village.

Day (04) Shangaung - Camp I

In the morning climb up to Camp I. From here we will have a fantastic view towards the snow covered mountains along the Indian border including the summit of Mt. Hponkan Razi. We will bird watching on the way and around the camp to see rare Snowy-throated Babbler and Blyth's Kingfisher together with Collared Treepie, Brown Dipper, Little and Spotted Forktails, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Grey-cheeked and Rufous-faced Warblers, Slaty-bellied Tesia, Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush, Grey-throated, Streak Wren and Scaly-breasted Wren Babblers, Lesser Rufous-headed Parrotbill and Fire-tailed Sunbird. Overnight will be in tents at Camp I.
Altitude - between 450m and 1,300m
Distance - about 1 1 km

Day (05) Camp 1 - Wasadum Village

We will climb down to Wasadum that is small village and has 20 houses. We will bird watching on the way and around Wasadum. Today we can see Himalayan speciality Beautiful Nuthatch together with Sliver-breasted Broadbill, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler. Silver-eared Mesia, Rufous-throated Fulvetta, Long-tailed Sibia, Striated and White-naped Yuhinas, Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill and Fire-breasted Flowerpecker. Overnight will be in local house at Wasadum Village.
Altitude - between 1,300m and 800m
Distance - about 6 km.

Day (06) Wasadam Village - Lonnadam Village

We will trek to Lonnadam village which is a small village. We will bird watching on the way and around the village to see Ibisbill. Wreathed I lornbill. Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon. Rufous-gorgetted Flycatcher. Black-breasted Thrush, Small Niltava, Grey-bellied Tesia, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Slender-billed Scimitar and Spotted Wren Babbler. Yellow-throated Fulvetta, Beautiful Sibia and Common Rosefinch. Overnight will be in tents at village.
Altitude - between 800m and 950m
Distance - about 8 km.

Day(07) Lonnadam Village - Ziadam Village

We will trek to Ziadam village with about 25 houses and the last village on the way. We will bird watching on the way and around the village to see near-endemic Wedge-billed Wren Babbler and rare Rusty-bellied Shortwing including White-cheeked Partridge, Black-tailed Crake, Oriental Hobby, Black-breasted, Rufous-tailed and Eyebrowed Thrushes, White-browed Shortwing, Russet Bush Warbler, Buff-breasted Babbler,Black-throated Parrotbill and Chestnut Bunting. Overnight will be in local house at village.
Altitude - between 950m and 1.050m
Distance - about 9 km

Day(08) Ziadam Village

Explore to primary forests to see near-endemic White-bellied Heron and rare Rufous-necked Hornbilltogether with Dusky Thrush, Large Niltava, Orange-flanked Bush Robin, Green-backed Tit, Grey-sided Bush. Brownish-flanked Bush and White-spectacled Warblers, Rufous-breasted Laughingthrush. Red-billed Leiothrix, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Black-chined Yuhina. Black-headed Greenfinch and Brown Bullfinch.
Overnight will be at Ziadam village.

Day(09) Ziadam - Camp II

We will climb up to Camp II and birding on the way and around the camp. Today we can see near-endemic White-bellied Heron and rare Blyth's Kingfisher again. Black-throated and Red-throated Thrushes, Golden Bush Robin, Blue-fronted Redstart, Black-throated Tit, Red-faced Liocichla, Red-billed Scimitar Babbler,White-hooded Babbler, Blue-winged Minla and Rufous-vented Yuhina. Overnight will be in tents.
Altitude - between 1,050m and 1.300 m
Distance - about 9 km

Day (10) Camp II - Camp III

We will climb up to Camp III and birding on the way and around the camp. Today we can seerare Long-billed Wren Babbler, Rufous-throated Partridge, Long-tailed Thrush, Rufous-breasted Bush Robin. Yellow-cheeked and Yellow-browed Tits. Grey-hooded Warbler. Blue-winged Laughingthrush,Slender-billed Scimitar, Pygmy Wren. Golden and Black-headed Shrike Babblers. Cutia, Red-tailed and Chestnut-tailed Minlas. Streak-throated Barwing and Rufous-backed Sibia.
Overnight will be in tents.
Altitude - between 1.300m and 1,850m
Distance - about 8 km

Day (11) Camp III-Camp IV

We will climb up to Camp IV and birding on the way and around the camp. Today we can see Himalayan specialities Ward's Trogon and Fire-tailed Myzornis together with Hill Partridge, Crimson-breasted and Darjeeling Woodpeckers. Chestnut and Rufous-tailed Thrushes. White-tailed Nuthatch. Goldcrest, Black-faced and Chestnut-crowned Warblers, Striated and Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrushes, Black-eared Shrike Babbler, White-browed and Rufous-winged Fulvettas and Black-headed Sibia. Overnight will be in tents.
Altitude - between 1.850m and 2.500m.
Distance - about 5 km

Day (12) Camp IV

Today we will explore to near the summit of Ml. Hponkan Razi to see very rare Himalayan Specialities Blyth's Tragopan and Sclater's Monal, together with Temminck's Tragopan. Hill Partridge, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie. Spotted Nutcracker, Rusty-flanked Treecreeper, Winter Wren, Rufous-vented and Coal Tits, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Green Shrike Babbler, Streak-throated and Brown-headed Fulvettas, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Red Crossbill and Grey-headed Bullfinch. Overnight will be at Camp IV.

Day (13) Camp IV- Camp III
Back to Camp III.

Day (14) Camp III - Camp II
Back to Camp II.

Day (15) Camp II - Ziadam
Back to Ziadam village.

Day (16) Ziadam - Lonnadam
Back to Lonnadam village.

Day (17) Lonnadam - Wasadum
Back to Wasadum village.

Day (18) Wasadum - Camp I
Back to Camp I.

Day (19) Camp I - Shangaung
Back to Shangaung village.

Day (20) Shangaung Village - Putao
Dive back to Putao.

Day (21) Putao - Yangon
Fly back to Yangon.

Day (22) Departure

City tour or visit to famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's primary Landmark, with its magnificent golden stupa. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for the departure flight at your flight time.

Notes:
The above birding itineraries are base on what are essentially popular routes for birders. It can be shortened or extended.
All the date of itineraries include arrival and departure dates.
All trips are available year round, but we don't during June. July, August. September and October as it is too rain and wet then.
Minimum lead time two (2) months Fitness: The tour does not require a high level of fitness but particularly should be in good general
health. Should you have any physical limitations please contact us.
Climate: At low altitude conditions are usually hot. At higher elevation at Mt. Victoria conditions are
usually hot during the sunny day, but cool in the early mornings. Raining conditions are unlikely but
possible. At Mt. Hponkan Razi conditions are usually cool. Raining conditions are unlikely but possible.
Group Size: Minimum 2-Maximum 10
Guide books reeommended:
Robson C. Birds of South-East Asia (2005) New Holland, London which is an excellent field guide
covering all the birds of Myanmar.