South East Asian Trips

The best place for white-water rafting in Myanmar is in the Maykha River in Kachin State in the north of the country, home to the only snowcapped mountains as well as the highest peaks in Southeast Asia. Maykha River is one of two headstreams of the famous Ayeyawaddy River - the other one being Maylikha River. The picturesque beauty of the confluence is so well-known that it is becoming a popular tourist attraction.

The trip from Yangon to the designation involves many modes of transportation including plane, bus and an elephant-ride and even some walking over a small bridge,

Maykha - Malikha Rivers

Myit sone in Myanmar means the confluence which here implies that of Mekha and Malikha rivers, which join to become the famous Ayeyawaddy river. The place itself is scenic and has long been a favorite site of visit for the Myanmar people.