Malikha Lodge

Malikha Lodge, designed by world famous architect Jean Michel Gathy of Aman Resorts, sits high above the Nam Lang River with magnificent views of mountains, rice terraces, river, and the lodge.

It has 10 traditional style spacious bungalows, located in its open garden with manicured lawn, some old growth bamboo and jungle giving a sense of being in an idyllic village and in seclusion. Each bungalow has enormous handcrafted teak bathtub in the centre which is towered by bamboo trees providing the feeling of total privacy, indulgence and luxury. Fireplace provides luxurious warmth inside the bungalow as well as for the private daybed outside, from which views of distant mountains can be enjoyed.

Guests could come to gather around two blazing log fires at the outdoor cosy corner for drink, dining or for just pure relaxation whilst enjoying the panoramic view of the river and the snow capped mountains beyond layers of Himalaya jungles.

The wilderness retreat has its own internet access and email satellite facility and guests could receive incoming international calls in the office of General Manager in the Main Lodge. The resort's spa could offer a range of therapeutic and holistic treatments and massages which can be taken in the comfort of your own bungalow at any time. Private yoga or meditation classes can also be arranged upon one month advance request.

Price include:
All transfers to and from Putao Airport, day trips and guided excursions within the Putao Valley in private four-wheel vehicles. All meals and house drinks including a selection of wines, spirits, soft drinks, juices, teas and coffees are complimentary and can be taken at the main lodge or in the privacy of your bungalow suite. Full terms & conditions are available on request.

Price exclude:
Champagne and a small selection of some of the world's finest wines and liquors available on the Lodge's special reserve list. Additional payments can be made by credit card or in USD or Euros in cash.

Malikha Lodge offers an exciting range of half day or full day soft adventure excursions. All the excursions are accompanied by informative local guides, and provide a unique insight into local village life, as well as the opportunity for outdoor exercise in a pristine wilderness environment. Any excursion not requiring the use of Malikha Lodge own vehicles can be arranged on site with the General Manager the evening before.

This full day excursion combines a scenic river gorge cruise with a visit to the picturesque village of Machanbaw. From there we venture downstream by boat onto the Malikha River through forested hills and past white river beaches, where villagers may often be seen panning for gold. A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge, before our return by vehicle to Malikha Lodge in time for sunset. The Malikha Cruise departs every Wednesday and Saturday and is available on a first come first serve basis.

This exciting half-day adventure starts off with a short trek up into the forested hills behind our lodge, with sweeping views back over the whole Putao Valley. Before long we descend into the Nam Lang Valley a few miles upstream from the lodge where our raft and river guide will be waiting. From there it is a leisurely 2-hour journey through the occasional gentle rapids back to the lodge on the clear and fast flowing waters of the Nam Lang River.

We offer a choice of two short elephant excursion either after breakfast or lunch once our two elephants have returned from a night of foraging in the jungle. Setting off from the Main Lodge, the elephants take you through the fast flowing clear waters of the Nam Lang River and up through the terraced rice fields to the village of Yegyawdi opposite our lodge, or downstream along the banks for the Nam Lang River, before a final river crossing and bring you back to the lodge. By prior arrangement there is the opportunity to view the elephants being washed by the mahouts.

Visitors to Malikha Lodge will have the opportunity to experience and learn about life in the Putao Valley. Upon request, we can organize evening visits to the lodge of local hunters, dancers and our own elephant mahouts to gain a better insight into the local culture. On some of our locally guided day treks there is the opportunity to view some of the cottage industries within the Putao Valley and the opportunity to visit their homes and observe these handicrafts being produced at firsthand. For early birds there is also the chance to visit the Putao market, to try a steaming bowl of Shan noodle soup in the early morning chill and to practice your haggling skills over spectacular Rawang village headman woven hats, colourful sarongs and fine baskets.

If we can put together any special Activity for you, contact us one month in advance of your arrival. With advance notice, Malikha Lodge can arrange challenging, innovative and team building programs for small groups of senior executives or individual couples. We can for example arrange bamboo raft building competitions, local crossbow instruction, or for the really active a mini mountain bike, kayak and jogging course.

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