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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. MAHA TOE TRAVELS & TOURS CO., LTD. No.815, Mahabandoola Street, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel : 95-1-211703, 227322, 228077 Fax : 95-1-227322 Tlx : 21201/21236 BM-MMA-1682 MHT P.O.Box : 969, Cable : MAHA TOE E-mail : E-mail : Internet: www.mahatour.com Intranet : www.e-application.com.mm/myanmarsnet/mahatoe |
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