Although they’re no longer directly involved, the International Trade Centre (ITC) has been working closely with the Loikaw region’s community members, guides and locally based tour operators to develop a long-term, sustainable cross-industry initiative that will help to improve the quality of hospitality services, enhance the skills of tourism-related entrepreneurs and community leaders, reduce the environmental impact of tourism services, improve general accessibility, ensure priority is given to responsible tourism projects and social enterprises, and create an environment that encourages flows of visitors and expenditures (direct and indirect) to the benefit of local communities. With a daily 50-minute flight now connecting Yangon with Loikaw, and nearby Inle Lake accessible by road or boat, access to the region is now more straight-forward and responsible than ever. Here’s a small selection of our favourite ITC recognised Loikaw experiences.
Artisans and Animists
Enjoy an action-packed day of sausage making, learning about the process of natural dyeing, animistculture, musical instruments, an ox cart ride and sunset (weather permitting) at the scenic Seven Lakes.Easy goingFull Day Observe a sausage...
Finding Pan Pet
Start the morning at Kandarawaddy Haw Nan, one of the oldest and most interesting examples of classic architecture in the town. Alternatively, if the itinerary falls on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday, we’ll visit Demoso market, one of the best...
A Colourful Wilderness
Travel deep into the mountain ranges south of Loikaw to the remote village of Htay Ko. Predominantly inhabited by the Kayaw tribe, easily distinguishable thanks to their brightly coloured pink garments, a trip here will be sure to suit the real...