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.