Calleja in a tea shop at indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary ilws, information about illegal logging activities gets passed around. The lake depth along its longest northsouth axis varies from 16 to 22m. Kachin state hopin, indawgyi and bhamo myanmar lonely. Over 10,000 tourists visit indawgyi lake this year global new light. The lake has a rich and abundant aquatic macrophyte flora, vital for maintenance of biodiversity and the ecosystem services, which the local population depends on for their survival and social welfare. New bird sightings reported at inle, indawgyi lakes. Buy ebook are you a university, library or bookstore. Indawgyi lake, located in the kachin state of myanmar, is one of the largest inland lakes in southeast asia. I rented a motorbike taxi kyaw soe was arranged by a hotel and i. Myanmar cuisine culture customs available for download and read online in other formats. New bird sightings reported at inle, indawgyi lakes the. The indawgyi lake area, located in the northwest of myanmar is a wetland area. Nov 04, 2019 fact finding mission to indawgyi lake for planning mitigation measures for negative impact of gold mining september 2017 host 2nd annual meeting of ibrri july 2018 regular water depth measurement inlay, indawgyi, moeyungyi outreach programs inlay, indawgyi, moeyungyi and meinmahlakyun output 2.
The rough guide to myanmar burma is the most uptodate travel guide to this rapidly changing country. Indawgyi lake largest inland lakes in southeast asia myanmar. Socio economic developments in the indawgyi lake area, kachin state, myanmar. I flew into myitkyina and spent a couple of days there looking around. This page was last edited on 7 september 2019, at 22. Magnificent indawgyi lake aspiring to be inscribed as geopark. It is an interesting enough little city, but not so much to do that would warrant more than 2 days. Indawgyi lake in kachin state, located in the northern part of myanmar, is the largest inland freshwater lake in. In addition to indawgyi wildlife sanctuary, four partner organizations are actively engaged in the management of lake resources. I just rented a bike and was successfully getting lost mingling with locals. Norwaymyanmar conservation of biodiversity and improved. Shwe taung golden mountain shwe taung is situated at the north bank of indawgyi lake and has a pagoda and monastery on top of the hill and provide with panoramic views of the lake. Crow lake is that rare find, a first novel so quietly assured, so emotionally pitch perfect, you know from the opening page that this is the real thinga litera. Climate it has an annual year round raining season with an average 1440 mm rainfall.
Events of friday 6th october 2017 i started the day at the palm spring resort hotel in myitkyina with a walk around the welltended garde. Nice lake view, outside bathrooms, great dining areayoure probably better in indawgyi motel if its available. Nine individuals were spotted at the lake, which is myanmars largest freshwater body, during a recent survey, the group said. Aquatic macrophytes and phytoplankton in indawgyi lake. Face of indawgyi is working with local and international partners to encourage sustainable tourism development at kachin states indawgyi lake. I rented a motorbike taxi kyaw soe was arranged by a hotel and i it was a good choice. Securing the future of indawgyi lake the myanmar times. The following report on the fishes of the indawgyi lake and the streams of the myitkyina district, upper burma, is based on a large collection made by a party of the zoological survey of india under the leadership of dr. Linger a day to catch its atmospheric market and breezy seaside promenade, then take a river trip to mrauk u. A survey indicated that indawgyi lake is home to 41 species of more than 17,000 asian water birds. Pdf indawgyi lake in kachin state, located in the northern part of myanmar, is the largest inland freshwater lake in. Media in category indawgyi lake the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
Socioeconomic development of indawgyi lake, myanmar core. Socio economic developments in the indawgyi lake area. Indawgyi lake is the largest natural lake in myanmar, situated in kachin state in the northern part of the country. In june i spent 3 weeks traveling to shwebo, indawgyi lake, katha, bhamo, monywa, pakokku and mindat.
The largest is tinle lake in shan state which runs some 24 km from north to south and km from east to west, covering an area of 155 km2. Inle lake, perhaps getting there via an overnight trek from kalaw. May 06, 2018 download the myanmar northern myanmar lonely planet travel guide pdf chapter myanmar northern myanmar rugged and remote, northern myanmar offers a fascinating mix of ethnic minority peoples, the prospect of travel through some of the leastvisited areas of the country, timeless hill villages, myanmars himalayan peaks and lazy days on the ayeyarwady river. The indawgyi lake in kachin state stretches about 22 km from north to south and 11 km from east to west. It is fringed all round by an expanse of marsh, except on the southeast and west, where there are two ranges of low hills. Somewhat smaller is inle lake, stretching about 14 read more. Socioeconomic development of indawgyi lake, myanmar. Tan topped up, head north by plane or boat to rakhaing states capital of sittwe. Several recent molecular studies indicated that the classification of species groups within amolops remains controversial, and key nodes in the phylogeny have been inadequately resolved. Magnificent indawgyi lake aspiring to be inscribed as. Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary unesco world heritage. Pdf myanmar cuisine culture customs download ebook for free.
The dead sea is a famous tectonic lake and indawgyi, myanmars largest lake is another good example dr. Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary is in mohnyin township of kachin state in the northern myanmar. Analysis of water from indawgyi lake in mohnyin township. In addition to indawgyi wildlife sanctuary, four partner organizations are actively engaged in.
Myanmars indawgyi lake villagers form network vs illegal. Local villagers believe the great flood formed indawgyi lake one of the largest inland bodies of freshwater in southeast asia, measuring square miles. Indawgyi lake is a large closed lake in kachin state. A verified tipoff from a concerned individual could often lead to the detection of areas with log piles. Established in 1999, ilws covers 73,600 hectares and ranges in elevation from 169 m at the lake surface to over 1,400 m. Finally got my photos sorted so i could get this report written up. A new species of amblycipitid catfish is here described from the indawgyi lake basin of the irrawaddy river drainage in kachin state, myanmar as amblyceps improcerum, new species. The research project aims at understanding the socioeconomic development potentials, using empirical quanititative and qualitative data collection, field observation and expert interviews. The surface of indawgyi lake is approximately 175 m asl, with the edges of the wetland rising to around 200 m asl. Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary unesco world heritage centre. Conservation of biodiversity and improved management of. Events of saturday 7th october 2017 indawgyi lake is the largest lake in myanmar and one of the largest in southeast asia, about 8 mile. The indawgyi lake area was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1985, as asean heritage park in 2003, and designated as indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary in 2004. Download pdf file here socio economic developments in the indawgyi lake area, kachin state, myanmar the research project aims at understanding the socioeconomic development potentials, using empirical quanititative and qualitative data collection, field observation and expert interviews.
The remote indawgyi lake is myanmars largest, located in kachin state in the north of the country. Establishing a fish sanctuary in indawgyi lake, kachin state where. Jun 12, 2015 in a remote part of kachin state lies indawgyi lake, the biggest lake in myanmar and one of the largest in southeast asia. In this research work, chemical investigations have been made to assess the quality of water from indawgyi lake, mohnyin township in 2015. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Indawgyi lake, in the northern hills, runs some 15 miles 24 km from north to south and 8 miles km from east to west.
These forms are in evidence being handcrafted on streets around the country. Indawgyi lake simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This also give us other important details like largest manmade lake and largest natural lake etc. Furthermore, the process of handweaving and dyeing cotton and silk can be witnessed in the floating villages of inle lake and other places around myanmar. It contributes to an interesting placebased regional approach to the usual general development approaches. Showcases regions other guides dont cover, including newly developing ecotourism at indawgyi lake and in the northern region. Myanmar northern myanmar download lonely planet ebook. List of lakes in india pdf gives you the list of important lakes in india. In a remote part of kachin state lies indawgyi lake, the biggest lake in myanmar and one of the largest in southeast asia. Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary ws contains indawgyi lake, the largest freshwater lake in myanmar, and a substantial portion of the surrounding forested watershed. The lake has a rich and abundant aquatic macrophyte flora, vital for maintenance of biodiversity and the ecosystem services, which the. Indawgyi lake, inkyin mountain area in northern part of indawgyi lake, mohnyin township. Every year, migratory birds from russia, siberia, and northern china flock to the freshwater lake, where there is abundant food, away from colder regions with frozen lakes and short food supply that make it difficult for them to survive.
The genus amolops torrent frogs is one of the most speciesrich genera in ranidae, with 59 recognized species. Presentation mode open print download current view. The largest lake in the province is the indawgyi, in the myitkina district. Every year, from january to march, 20,000 migratory birds from as far away as siberia take refuge here for feeding and nesting, making this a top destination. Sixtyfour fish species have been documented from indawgyi lake, three of them endemic, but the level of species richness and endemism are likely to be much higher. There is a daily bus from mandalay to lonton village on indawgyi lake departing at 4. To find out about arts and architecture different localities, including yangons growing art scene, go to destinations. Biodiversity survey in shwe taung mountain area in indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary. Only guidebook to include hundreds of miles of pristine, untouristed beaches in the southeast, which opened up to travelers for the first time while our rough guides author was writing this guide. The science and policy of environmental flows in myanmar organized by wwf on 15th of august at inya lake hotel.
It measures 16 miles from north to south, and 6 miles from east to west at its broadest part. The indawgyi lake occupies a depression hemmed by low ranges of thickly hills on the south, west and east, and has an outlet on the north by the indaw river, a. Pdf socioeconomic development of indawgyi lake, myanmar. Indawgyi lake in kachin state, located in the northern part of myanmar, is the largest inland freshwater. Myitkyina airport is about 15 minutes from the town centre and railway station, and a taxi should cost no. Myitkyina airport is about 15 minutes from the town centre and railway station, and a taxi should cost no more than k5000. It ranges in elevation from 1051,400 m 3444,593 ft encompassing the surroundings of indawgyi lake in mohnyin township, kachin state. More detailed coverage of key sights, such as bagan, and the. The sanctuary, which encompasses 780 km 2 300 sq mi, contains a variety of animal species, including rare mammals and birds. Indawgyi lake is an asean heritage site and has recently been included in the tentative list of the world heritage site. The closest airport to indawgyi lake is myitkyina, from where you can take the train via hopin, and then a car or pick up, or a private car direct from myitkyina to indawgyi. This genus currently includes six species groups diagnosed mainly by morphology.
Indawgyi lake is one of the tourist attractions in upper myanmar. The indawgyi motel, a nice hotel built out of local hardwood, nice view of the lake. The lake measures kilometers east to west, and 24 kilometers north to south. Read myanmar cuisine culture customs online, read in mobile or kindle. Indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary is a biosphere reserve in myanmar, covering 814.
Myanmar northern myanmar lonely planet travel guide pdf. Download pdf myanmar cuisine culture customs book full free. Indawgyi lake is one of the largest inland lakes in southeast asia. Every year, from january to march, 20,000 migratory birds from as far away as siberia take refuge here for feeding and nesting, making this a top destination for bird watching. This is the northern myanmar chapter from lonely planets myanmar guidebook rugged and remote, northern myanmar offers a fascinating mix of ethnic minority peoples, the prospect of travel through some of the leastvisited areas of the country, timeless hill villages, myanmars himalayan peaks and lazy days on the ayeyarwady river. A new species of amblycipitid catfish is here described from the indawgyi lake basin of the irrawaddy river drainage in kachin state, myanmar. One of myanmars important bird areas, 10 endangered species can be found. Pdf myanmar cuisine culture customs download full pdf.
Now a day, some of lakes water qualities are gradually degraded due to the environmental impact of human activities. Jun 28, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Nang kwin and the surrounding wetland lie at about 190masl. Download myanmar cuisine culture customs ebook free in pdf and epub format. Migratory birds flock to indawgyi lake for winter global. Ecotourism overhaul for indawgyi lake frontier myanmar. The next closest bus station to indawgyi lake is hopin, from where you will need to take a pickup or car. Jun 27, 2014 new bird sightings reported at inle, indawgyi lakes we knew these species were in myanmar but they had not yet been recorded in the inle area, sanctuary administrator u sein tun said, adding that they were spotted between april 20 and march 2014. Indawgyi lake is the largest natural lake in myanmar. Indawgyi lake is within the confines of indawgyi lake wildlife sanctuary, which was established in 1999 by the ministry of ecotourism.
Download the myanmar northern myanmar lonely planet travel guide pdf chapter myanmar northern myanmar rugged and remote, northern myanmar offers a fascinating mix of ethnic minority peoples, the prospect of travel through some of the leastvisited areas of the country, timeless hill villages, myanmars himalayan peaks and lazy days on the ayeyarwady river. Fact finding mission to indawgyi lake for planning mitigation measures for negative impact of gold mining september 2017 host 2nd annual meeting of ibrri july 2018 regular water depth measurement inlay, indawgyi, moeyungyi outreach programs inlay, indawgyi, moeyungyi and meinmahlakyun output 2. A combined approach of mitochondrial dna and anchored. It is located in mohnyin township in the kachin state of myanmar. Biodiversity survey in shwe taung mountain area in indawgyi lake. Indawgyi lake area is one of the largest inland freshwater reservoirs, not only of myanmar, but also for central south east asia. Myitkyina and indawgyi lake trip report kachin state forum. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
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