The best time visit Kyaikhtiyo is between October and April of every year. But is it very crowded at such a time. Here are some general information about Kyaikhtiyo.

Steps to Kyaikhtiyo (7 miles)

FIRST MILE

  • Base camp – Kin Mon Sakkhan
  • Sin Swe Lan
  • Sakkhan Yey Myaung Lay
  • Mat Twe Yone Pin
  • Tapin Mayan
  • Zin Mon Sakkhan

 

SECOND MILE

  • Shwe Yinso
  • Shwe Yinthar
  • Yeylar Kadat
  • Thit Cha Pinlun
  • Yay Tagun
  • Swemon – Yway Pin

 

THIRD MILE

  • Kwanthi Myaung Sakkhan
  • Kyaukhpyar Nan Taing (Lower)
  • Sakkhan Myin Taw Mu
  • Yay Myaung Gyi

 

FOURTH MILE

  • Maha Myaing
  • Kwanthi Thonepin
  • Htein Pin
  • Thayet
  • Bopyan Tawwin
  • Ban Bwe Pin

FIFTH MILE

  • Thabyae Nyo
  • Saitamaw (Lower)
  • Sixth Mile
  • Saitamaw (Upper)
  • Kyaukhpyar Nan Taing (Upper)
  • Sakkhan Kalay

 

SEVENTH MILE

  • Nagar Pat
  • Pantin Kyauk Taing
  • Mya Zedi – Lwan Zedi
  • Shwe Yin Aye
  • Kyaukthanban
  • Shwe Nan Kyin
  • Yay Si
  • Kyaik Eihtiyo
  • Kyaikhtiyo Nearby Attractions Hsu Taung Pyay Zedi
  • Muso Paya
  • Arpaw Gu, Hman Gu,
  • Nay Yaung Khan Gu
  • Kyi Kan Pasat
  • Myathabait Zedi
  • Yadanar Man Aung
  • Aung Chanthar Zedi
  • Bo Bo Ni Nat Kun
  • Nat Yay Twin
  • San Yay Twin
  • Kyauk Nagyin

 

Kyaikhtiyo Wildlife Sanctuary

This wild life sanctuary was established in 1998. It covers a total area of 180.05 Sq. km. It is situated in Tropical Rain forest type. Recorded birds are only 50 species, the others are not yet recorded. Highlight species that can be found are Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Blue-throated Barbet, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Germain’s Swiftlet, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch , Black-headed Bulbul, Streak-eared Bulbul and Black-throated Laughing thrush. Other mammals such as : Goral, Gaur, Sambhur Deer, Bear and Monkey can also be seen. There are also about 50 species of butterflies. Trekking at Mt. Kyaikhtiyo can also be enjoyed. The distance is 1,102m.