Malikha cruise: Full Day
This full day excursion combines a scenic river gorge cruise with
a visit to the picturesque village of Manchanbaw. From there we
venture downstream by boat onto the Malikha River through forested
hills and past white river beaches, where villagers may often be
seen panning for gold. A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular
riverside beach inside the gorge, before our return by vehicle to
Malikha Lodge in time for sunset. The Malikha Cruise departs every
Wednesday and Saturday and is available on a first come first serve
basis
2. Trek and Raft Adventure: Half Day
This exciting half-day adventure starts off with a short trek up
into the forested hills behind our lodge, with sweeping views back
over the whole Putao Valley. Before long we descend into the Namlang
Valley a few miles upstream from the lodge where our raft and river
guide will be waiting. From there it is a leisurely 2-hour journey
through the occasional gentle rapids back to the lodge on the clear
and fast flowing waters of the Nam Lang River.
3. Yegyawdi village and Nam Lang River Elephant Trek: Half Day
We offer a choice of two short elephant excursion either after
breakfast or lunch once our two elephants have returned from a night
of foraging in the jungle. Setting off from the Main Lodge, the
elephants take you through the fast flowing clear waters of the Nam
Lang River and up through the terraced rice fields to the village of
Yegyawdi opposite our lodge, or downstream along the banks for the
Nam Lang River, before a final river crossing brings you back to the
lodge. By prior arrangement there is the opportunity to view the
elephants being washed by the mahouts
4. Cultural and Traditional visits: Half Day
Visitors to Malikha Lodge will have the opportunity to experience
and learn about life in the Putao Valley. Upon request, we can
organize evening visits to the lodge of local hunters, dancers and
our own elephant mahouts to gain a better insight into the local
culture. On some of our locally guided day treks there is the
opportunity to view some of the cottage industries within the Putao
Valley and the opportunity to visit their homes and observe these
handicrafts being produced at firsthand. For early birds there is
also the chance visit the Putao market, to try a steaming bowl of
Shan noodle soup in the early morning chill and to practice your
haggling skills over spectacular Rawang village headman woven hats,
colorful sarongs and fine baskets.
5. Something Special!: Half Day
If we can put together any special Activity for you, contact us
one month in advance of your arrival. With advance notice, Malikha
Lodge can arrange challenging, innovative and team building programs
for small groups of senior executives or individual couples. We can
for example arrange bamboo raft building competitions, local
crossbow instruction, or for the really active a mini mountain bike,
kayak and jogging course.
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