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Kakaborazi National Park
The Summit Of Mt.Kakaborazi
Location
Located between 28'05' N and 97'44' E in Naungmung Township of Kachin
State.
Area
1,472 square miles.
Year of Establishment
Established in 1996.
Access
Yangon to Myitkyina, 920 miles by car or 723 miles by
train, Myitkyina to Putao, 218 miles, and Putao to Naungmung, 35 miles by
car.
Objectives
- To conserve natural forests and wildlife in the northen part of
Myanmar.
- To establish and maintain a national park of high quality and up
to the standard of modern environmental conservation policies.
- To promote the present status to an ecotourism industry of high
standard on Kakaborazi, the highest mountain in Myanmar with 29,698
feet in height and other significantly beautiful scenery.
- To conserve watersheds in the area where the Ayeyawady River
originates.
- To carry out development activities for Himalayan Mountain Region
in cooperation with the international organizations.
Forest/Vegetative Types
- Evergreen Forests
- Hill Pine Forests
- Moist Upper Mixed Deciduous Forests
Wildlife
In addition to rare species such as Takin, Musk Deer,
Blue Sheep, Black Barking Deer, Phet Gyi (Muntiaus putaoensis),
mammal species and insects such as butterflies are present.
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
- Climbing snow-capped mountains.
- Study environmental situations occuring at the origin of the
Ayeyawady River.
- Enjoyment of beautiful natural features.
- Exploration for new plant and animal species.
- Study traditional culture, custom and system of living of local
Rawang, Lisu and Myanmar-Tibet ethnic nationals.
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