SarahAB

Hi,

We're going to Myanmar in March '13 and initially planned to travel from Myitkyina via Bhamo to Mandalay by boat. As that part of the country is now off-limits we're looking at travelling north up the Chindwin from Monyma. Has anyone done this trip? We'll be travelling independently, so no guides, etc. I've heard conflicting reports about the permit situation. Also, will the river levels be too low in March.

Any advice would be very much appreciated!

Many thanks, Sarah

Kathie

Go to the Thorntree, LP's forum. There is a woman who did a Chindwin trip within the last year and wrote a fascinating report on it. Here it is: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...22180#19322180

and some video: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...31836#19731836

and another Chindwin report from another poster on TT:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...30135#19330135

Kathie

Good luck! And do come back and tell us all about it.

SarahAB

Thanks, Kathie. I've already ready read those reports - they've made me even more determined to go!
Sarah

Kathie

Great! It sounds like you are doing your homework. And Burma is a place where it really pays to do your homework.

Have a wonderful trip.