Burma is one of the monsoonal nations of South-east Asia. In any case, it has not just the tropical hot and amid storm (mainly in the waterfront areas) to a great degree damp atmosphere of the focal and southern piece of the nation. It likewise has extremely calm atmosphere in the precipitous locales in north and east Burma with even at the pinnacle of the hot season exceptionally charming temperatures. It was - among others - this that made these locales so fascinating to the British when Burma was a British province. They set up three Hill stations, to be specific, Pyin Oo Lwin, Taunggyi, and Kalaw in the mountains of the Shan slopes arranged in east Burma. These Hill Stations were much looked for after as summer withdraw by the British and different outsiders.
Other than its acclaimed 'kindred slope stations' Pyin Oo Lwin and Taunggyi, Kalaw is moderately obscure and kind of concealed away in the isolation of the mountain scopes of the southern Shan level.
Another exceptionally fascinating spot to visit is Kakku with the well known Kakku Pagoda Complex. Last time I have been to Pyin Oo Lwin and Taunggyi, this time I will visit Kakku and Kalaw. Tomorrow I go to investigate Kakku and the day after tomorrow Kalaw. It would be ideal if you accompany me. I promise you won't think twice about it.
Kakku
Toward the finish of somewhat more than 2-hours transport drive from Taunggyi on a winding street (a large portion of the route with tarred surface the rest red earth) through a rugged scene of awesome grand magnificence and Pa-O clan farmland we touch base at Kakku (Kekku).
After the finish of the British pioneer time frame the regardless of the quickly expanding number of outside guests still to a great extent obscure sublime Kakku pagoda complex was not seen by any westerner before 1996, around 6 years after I went by Burma/Myanmar the first run through. Till then this region was shut for outsiders. In the event that you pass by transport from Yangon by means of Taungoo the capital of the previous 'Taungoo Kingdom' to Taunggyi, the capital of the Shan state Kakku lies about somewhere between Taungoo and Taunggyi.
Kakku is arranged 35 miles/19 kilometers south of Taunggyi and can legitimately be known as a shrouded treasure. It is inserted in a territory occupied by individuals of the Pa-o clan. A large number of them we see dressed in their unmistakable dim blue local dresses with beautiful towels wrapped on their heads.
Except for a brief span preceding and amid the Full Moon of Tabaung in March when a great many Pa-O individuals come here to praise their pagoda celebration, this is a peaceful and serene territory with not a lot to be heard past the incidental talking of Pa-O individuals, the breeze stirring in the thick foliage of the enormous trees, the singing of feathered creatures, and so forth.
With as indicated by a statistics directed in 1928/29 a sum of 2.548 pagodas (Pa-O legend has it that there were in reality somewhere in the range of 7,000 pagodas, well, I didn't include them) assemble Shan 'Yun' design and in addition Bagan engineering and spread over a region of around 1 square kilometer, the Kakku pagoda complex is a genuinely noteworthy sight. Wondering about the pagodas improved with stucco works portraying heavenly creatures blended with botanical outlines and investigating this region thickly specked with them influences the second 50% of the day to go in what is by all accounts yet a twinkle of an eye.
As indicated by the data accessible to me these pagodas were assembled at some point in the sixteenth century however I don't know; they could be even more established. The way that these pagodas do separated from the attacks they endured after some time (regular wear and tear and in addition human carelessness) not demonstrate any serious annihilation permits the conclusion that this zone was sufficiently fortunate not to have been hit by seismic tremors as it occurred in different locales of the nation, for example, Bagan.
Alright, we are very worn out and it is as of now evening. We will now come back to Nyaung Shwe, the 'Portal to the Inle Lake', where we will spent the night and remain overnight. Tomorrow morning we will pass by transport to Kalaw.
Kalaw
Kalaw is found somewhere in the range of 31 miles/around 50 kilometers from Nyaung Shwe where we spent the previous evening and nearly 44 miles/around 70 kilometers west of Taunggyi. We touched base in this little and calm town early in the day subsequent to driving somewhere in the range of 3 hours through pine-clad mountains. Amid the drive we were passing Danu and Pa-O settlements and in addition fields of dry-developed mountain-rice. Kalaw resembles Taunggyi and Maymyo/Pyin Oo Lwin a previous British slope station that was a mainstream place to withdraw from the consuming sun in the hot season.
The town is arranged in the midst of pine timberlands and bamboo forests on the western edge of the Shan level at an elevation of nearly 4,300 feet/around 1,320 meters. It has, in spite of Taunggyi, still some flavor and environment of its frontier past attributable to the numerous structures work in taunt Tudor style.
Like Maymyo/Pyin Oo Lwin it is primarily occupied by a blend of Indians, Nepalese, Burmese and Shans; a large number of them communicating in English. The region around Kalaw is occupied by individuals of the 'Palaung clan' somewhere in the range of 60,000 of whom are said to live here. The Palaung resemble the Mon in southern Burma individuals from the Mon-Khmer dialect talking family and can be seen in adjacent Palaung towns as well as on Kalaw's five-day showcase where they alongside Pa-O individuals offer their products. The Palaung ladies stand out due to their extremely appealing and bright local dresses.
Kalaw has three unassumingly intriguing religious structures: the 'Thein Tong Pagoda' on the slope at the street from Taunggyi to Thazin, the in brilliant mosaics dressed 'Dama Yan Thi Pagoda', the Hnee Pagoda, the Shwe Oo Min Cave Pagoda and the remainders of the 'Su Taung Pyae Temple'. There are likewise some exceptionally wonderful gardens here.
The little town with its little populace is a calm and quiet place; pleasant to live in however all things considered less fascinating for the guest - particularly remote guest - than its encompassing with the adjacent Palaung towns 'Shwe Min Phone', 'Ta Yaw', and 'Pein Ne Pin'.
We have gone to Shwe Min Phone town where we were invited with open arms by the particularly agreeable Palaung individuals and had an extremely fascinating time with them. The most recent night of our outing we remain here in Kalaw from where we will leave tomorrow morning for Heho airplane terminal to come back to Yangon.
I trust you have delighted in the adventure and that you have reached the conclusion that the Inlay Lake and its environment will be your one year from now's vacation goal in light of the fact that here is such a great amount to see.
I am German by birth however am living since 25 years in Burma/Myanmar. I know the nation, its kin, its way of life and its history extremely well what has made me an expert on Burma. When it is about books on Burma, stay with the master. In the wake of resigning in 2012 I turned essayist and am composing books on Burma the nation I am advantaged to call home. Kindly do likewise observe my Professional Photos and my profile.
Other than its acclaimed 'kindred slope stations' Pyin Oo Lwin and Taunggyi, Kalaw is moderately obscure and kind of concealed away in the isolation of the mountain scopes of the southern Shan level.
Another exceptionally fascinating spot to visit is Kakku with the well known Kakku Pagoda Complex. Last time I have been to Pyin Oo Lwin and Taunggyi, this time I will visit Kakku and Kalaw. Tomorrow I go to investigate Kakku and the day after tomorrow Kalaw. It would be ideal if you accompany me. I promise you won't think twice about it.
Kakku
Toward the finish of somewhat more than 2-hours transport drive from Taunggyi on a winding street (a large portion of the route with tarred surface the rest red earth) through a rugged scene of awesome grand magnificence and Pa-O clan farmland we touch base at Kakku (Kekku).
After the finish of the British pioneer time frame the regardless of the quickly expanding number of outside guests still to a great extent obscure sublime Kakku pagoda complex was not seen by any westerner before 1996, around 6 years after I went by Burma/Myanmar the first run through. Till then this region was shut for outsiders. In the event that you pass by transport from Yangon by means of Taungoo the capital of the previous 'Taungoo Kingdom' to Taunggyi, the capital of the Shan state Kakku lies about somewhere between Taungoo and Taunggyi.
Kakku is arranged 35 miles/19 kilometers south of Taunggyi and can legitimately be known as a shrouded treasure. It is inserted in a territory occupied by individuals of the Pa-o clan. A large number of them we see dressed in their unmistakable dim blue local dresses with beautiful towels wrapped on their heads.
Except for a brief span preceding and amid the Full Moon of Tabaung in March when a great many Pa-O individuals come here to praise their pagoda celebration, this is a peaceful and serene territory with not a lot to be heard past the incidental talking of Pa-O individuals, the breeze stirring in the thick foliage of the enormous trees, the singing of feathered creatures, and so forth.
With as indicated by a statistics directed in 1928/29 a sum of 2.548 pagodas (Pa-O legend has it that there were in reality somewhere in the range of 7,000 pagodas, well, I didn't include them) assemble Shan 'Yun' design and in addition Bagan engineering and spread over a region of around 1 square kilometer, the Kakku pagoda complex is a genuinely noteworthy sight. Wondering about the pagodas improved with stucco works portraying heavenly creatures blended with botanical outlines and investigating this region thickly specked with them influences the second 50% of the day to go in what is by all accounts yet a twinkle of an eye.
As indicated by the data accessible to me these pagodas were assembled at some point in the sixteenth century however I don't know; they could be even more established. The way that these pagodas do separated from the attacks they endured after some time (regular wear and tear and in addition human carelessness) not demonstrate any serious annihilation permits the conclusion that this zone was sufficiently fortunate not to have been hit by seismic tremors as it occurred in different locales of the nation, for example, Bagan.
Alright, we are very worn out and it is as of now evening. We will now come back to Nyaung Shwe, the 'Portal to the Inle Lake', where we will spent the night and remain overnight. Tomorrow morning we will pass by transport to Kalaw.
Kalaw
Kalaw is found somewhere in the range of 31 miles/around 50 kilometers from Nyaung Shwe where we spent the previous evening and nearly 44 miles/around 70 kilometers west of Taunggyi. We touched base in this little and calm town early in the day subsequent to driving somewhere in the range of 3 hours through pine-clad mountains. Amid the drive we were passing Danu and Pa-O settlements and in addition fields of dry-developed mountain-rice. Kalaw resembles Taunggyi and Maymyo/Pyin Oo Lwin a previous British slope station that was a mainstream place to withdraw from the consuming sun in the hot season.
The town is arranged in the midst of pine timberlands and bamboo forests on the western edge of the Shan level at an elevation of nearly 4,300 feet/around 1,320 meters. It has, in spite of Taunggyi, still some flavor and environment of its frontier past attributable to the numerous structures work in taunt Tudor style.
Like Maymyo/Pyin Oo Lwin it is primarily occupied by a blend of Indians, Nepalese, Burmese and Shans; a large number of them communicating in English. The region around Kalaw is occupied by individuals of the 'Palaung clan' somewhere in the range of 60,000 of whom are said to live here. The Palaung resemble the Mon in southern Burma individuals from the Mon-Khmer dialect talking family and can be seen in adjacent Palaung towns as well as on Kalaw's five-day showcase where they alongside Pa-O individuals offer their products. The Palaung ladies stand out due to their extremely appealing and bright local dresses.
Kalaw has three unassumingly intriguing religious structures: the 'Thein Tong Pagoda' on the slope at the street from Taunggyi to Thazin, the in brilliant mosaics dressed 'Dama Yan Thi Pagoda', the Hnee Pagoda, the Shwe Oo Min Cave Pagoda and the remainders of the 'Su Taung Pyae Temple'. There are likewise some exceptionally wonderful gardens here.
The little town with its little populace is a calm and quiet place; pleasant to live in however all things considered less fascinating for the guest - particularly remote guest - than its encompassing with the adjacent Palaung towns 'Shwe Min Phone', 'Ta Yaw', and 'Pein Ne Pin'.
We have gone to Shwe Min Phone town where we were invited with open arms by the particularly agreeable Palaung individuals and had an extremely fascinating time with them. The most recent night of our outing we remain here in Kalaw from where we will leave tomorrow morning for Heho airplane terminal to come back to Yangon.
I trust you have delighted in the adventure and that you have reached the conclusion that the Inlay Lake and its environment will be your one year from now's vacation goal in light of the fact that here is such a great amount to see.
I am German by birth however am living since 25 years in Burma/Myanmar. I know the nation, its kin, its way of life and its history extremely well what has made me an expert on Burma. When it is about books on Burma, stay with the master. In the wake of resigning in 2012 I turned essayist and am composing books on Burma the nation I am advantaged to call home. Kindly do likewise observe my Professional Photos and my profile.
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