Ecotourism Sites in Myanmar
Kyaikhtiyo Wildlife Sanctuary
Location
- It is situated in southern part of the
country
Area
Forest/Vegetation Type
- Vegetation is primarily tropical rain
forest. In this area Goral, Gaur, Bear, Sambhur
Deer, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Monkey, Gibbon and
other mammals may be viewed. Only 68 species of
bird have been recorded, with others yet to be
recorded.
- The highlights would be Blue-throated
Barbet, Collared Scops Owl, Pin-tailed Green
Pigeon, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Black-headed
Bulbul (White-head Race), Black-throated
Laughingthrush and White-rumped Shama.
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
- In addition plant and orchid observation,
butterfly watching, trekking on Mt. Kyaikhtiyo
(over 1100m) and other mountain ranges, studying
the Mon and Kyin ethnic tribe and visiting the
world famous Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda are
possibilities.
- The best time to visit is October to May.
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