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Rafting Expeditions in Kachin State

October 2005 will see the launch of an exciting new product and destination resort in Myanmar. A luxury 12 bungalow lodge called "The Lisu" is now under construction in the foothills of the Himalayas in the far north of Myanmar, and has been designed by world famous architect Jean Michel Gathy of Aman Resorts fame.

The Lisu will act as a jumping off point for multiday rafting expeditions on the headwaters of the Ayeryarwaddy River to the North of Putao, as well as a variety of day excursions by raft, kayak, mountain bike or on foot. At present this area, contains one of the last great areas of subtropical and montane rainforest in the Himalayas, and is home to both Lisu and Rawang hill tribes.

Access will be by private air charter service two times a week from early October until the end of April allowing 3, 4 or 7 night stays. Both the lodge and adventure activities will be operated Balloons over Bagan, in conjunction with Ultimate Descents of New Zealand and Hokaido Outdoor Adventures from Japan.

A full product presentation, including pricing and scheduling will be made to the Industry in Yangon in August 2004, and the product will be officially launched outside Myanmar in Bangkok at the PATA Travel mart in September 2004.

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