Hakha, the capital of Chin State is more than 1828 meter above sea level. The mountains around the town are popular for their orchids and occasionally new species are found The Chin lives in the Northwest border areas or further south in the Rakhine State. Mt.Victoria of 3400 meter high is the perfect place for nature lovers. Soft trekking, butterfly and bird watching are obtainable. Some of the women there tattoo their faces completely in eye-catching designs. The ritual is entirely voluntary and as the practice is dying out, not many young women are seen with tattooed faces. But the old traditional of this tattooing face still can be seen in some villages. Their hand woven cotton and silk in traditional designs and colors are collectors’ items and most demanding gorgeous items as well. Natmataung natural wildlife sanctuary is preserved and famous for its endangering species of plant and animals.

How to Get There

174 km from Bagan by jeep and roads are still very bad so this excursion is not recommended for rainy season (May to October). As for accommodations, only very simple guesthouses are available so this excursion is suitable only for the adventurous clients.