"KALAW" Kalaw by hydronetta

Kalaw in Shan State is a former colonial British hill station, sits at 1,300 meters elevation offering that way cool temperatures (chilling I would say in the evening)

Palaung women around Kalaw

What makes Kalaw interesting stopover for tourists is the trekking opportunities it offers to the surrounding minority villages. The treks can last anything from half a day to multiple days.

trekking map around Kalaw

Travelling by car, Kalaw is about two hours west of Inle Lake on the western edge of the Shan hills.

• Pros:a must if you like trekking
• Cons:chilling if not prepared