Inle Lake Tours & Holidays
Inle Lake Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Inle Lake is home to the Intha, a people of Tibetan-Burmese descent who live amongst the waterside villages along the shoreline and the islands of the lake. Wonderfully scenic and rich in tradition, the lake and its surroundings provide visitors with a glimpse of a rapidly disappearing world. The Intha still go about their daily business much as they have for generations, travelling around the lake in small wooden rowing boats from which they fish and farm, much as their ancestors have for centuries. ...
Inle Lake is home to the Intha, a people of Tibetan-Burmese descent who live amongst the waterside villages along the shoreline and the islands of the lake. Wonderfully scenic and rich in tradition, the lake and its surroundings provide visitors with a glimpse of a rapidly disappearing world. The Intha still go about their daily business much as they have for generations, travelling around the lake in small wooden rowing boats from which they fish and farm, much as their ancestors have for centuries. The area is also renowned for its weaving industry, with Shan bags and high-quality silk fabrics known as longyi a particular speciality. The lake also produces a unique lotus fibre that is used in weaving special robes for images of Buddha, called kya thingahn (lotus robes).
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Best experiences
Kayak on Inle Lake
Known for its weaving industry as well as scenic landscapes, Inle is a fascinating place to explore. Get up close and personal with the Intha fishing communities as you paddle through floating villages with tiny canals and tributaries.
Witness the 'one-leg' fishermen
Inle is home to the extraordinary one-leg fishermen, who over generations have mastered the ability to control their oar with one leg, leaving their hands free to fish. Marvel at their balance and focus and learn about this traditional fishing technique.
Learn to cook some local dishes
Visit the Inthar Heritage House established by a local family, where your host will introduce you to typical ingredients used from their organic garden, followed by an in depth cooking lesson, giving you an insight into Myanmar's culinary secrets.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Inle Princess Resort, Inle Lake
Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Inle and accessed by boat, this lovely boutique hotel, is our top pick in Inle Lake. It has 46 rooms in three categories - lake view, private lake view and…
Pristine Lotus, Inle Lake
Recently opened, this resort is the best option of the properties not based right on the lake. Located in a village on the west bank of the lake, the hotel benefits from being a short walk from local…