Tha Scenic Sight of Beautiful Mt.Popa From A Distance

Popa Mountain Park

Tha Scenic Sight of Beautiful Mt.Popa From A Distance

Location

Located between 20'53' N and 95'15' E in Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay
Division.

Area

49.63 square miles.

Year of Establishment

Established in 1983 and opened as park in 1989.

Access

Yangon via Pyay and Kyaukpadaung to Popa, 412 miles by car.
Yangon via Meikhtila and Kyaukpadaung to Popa, 400 miles by car.
Yangon via Nyaung-U, 320 miles by air and 37 miles by car.

Objectives

To preserve the forest area of Popa Mountain and to conserve the unique dry
zone ecosystem and biodiversity with various plants and wildlife species.
To conserve the watersheds of near by reservoirs and dams including
Kyetmauktaung Dam.
To ensure continuous flow of water supply to Kyaukpadaung and nearby
villages from natural springs.
To conserve medicinal plants and climbers.
To preserve unique geological features and to conserve cultural and
religious heritages.
To promote ecotourism.

Wildlife

Monkey, barking deer, wild pig, jungle cat, wild dog and about 140 avifauna
species inhabit the Popa area. The dusky leaf monkey is a scarce animal and
about 150 monkeys live in the Popa Mountain Park.

Opportunities for Study and Recreation
Observing dry zone ecosystem, avifauna species and other wild animals.
Enjoyment of the natural beauty of Popa, Oasis of the Dry Zone.
Studying the naturally regenerated of sandalwood species.
Studying geological features and minerals from and extinct volcano which
erupted 25,000 years ago.
Studying the natural forests by trekking on foot or on horseback along the
forest paths.
Observing the medicinal plants and climbers and conducting field research
works.
Enjoyment of natural beauty by car, horse or on foot and playing golf.
Lodging with meals at the Popa Mountain Resorts of the Forest Department.
Studying at the environmental education centre.
Accommodation for about 16 persons at the Popa Guest House and about 6
persons at the "Yenge" Guest House.


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