Welcome to Kanpetlet township
in Chin State
Kanpetlet township
Kanpetlet is a town in the Southern Chin State and it is well known for Mt. Victoria, the highest peak in Chin State, which is the home of some of the world’s rarest bird species. There are many opportunities to get in touch with nature. Visitors can observe and learn about the nature along the way to the top of the mountain through hiking. Bird watchers love spending time to study about the rare white-browed Nuthatch on Mt. Victoria. Kanpetlet is a mostly visited town by Domestic travellers who adore Rhododendron and the cloud sea. Kanpetlet is also called “Loknu Land”.
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Highlights
Mt. Khaw Nu M’Cung
Mt. Victoria is called as Mt. Khaw Nu M’Cung in adoration by the locals. It is located in the western side of Myanmar, in the midst of Kanpetlet, Mindat and Matupi townships. It is the highest mountain in Chin State with the height of 10,200 ft above sea level. The Mt. Khaw Nu M’Cung national park covers an area of 279 square miles, was established as a National park to the tourists in 2010. It is recognized as the ASEAN Heritage Park which is the preserved area for rare birds such as White-browed Nuthatch, biodiversity of flora and fauna. This park is one of the most exciting Ecotourism sites in Myanmar, especially for pleasure travel.
White-Browed Nuthatch
The beautiful white-browed nuthatch is in the family of nuthatch under the species of the Sittavictoriae. The bird is an endangered species which are very rare in Myanmar. Its natural habitat is tropical or subtropical moist mountainous forest. In other words, the white-browed nuthatch prefers oak trees and rhododendron forest to live in. The endangered white-browed nuthatch is only found in the Mount Victoria area of Myanmar. The bird watchers around the world can not only take photos but also study the nature of this lovely bird during the visit to Mt. Victoria, Chin State.
Hornbil
The great hornbill is one variety of the hornbill that lives in Chin State. Hornbills live in couple so they are honored for their faithfulness and strong love. So the bird becomes the State bird in order to represent the faithfulness and bravery of the Chin people.
Community Based Tourism at Sor Long Village
Community Based Tourism at Sor Long village, Kanpetlet Township in Chin State was initiated in 2017. As the village is situated at the base of famous ASEAN Heritage Park called Mt. Victoria @ Nat Ma Taung @ Khaw Nuh Sone, visitors can do hiking and trekking in such an eco-friendly environment while enjoying bird watching along the top of the peak and at the top of the peak itself. Visitors can enjoy unique taste of delicious traditional foods and Chin wine plus studying the lifestyle of Chin-tattooed women around the nearby villages. A must study in this area are Chin culture, traditional dances and musical performance of the villagers. The project is funded by UKAID with the Forever Top Travel and Tour Co. Ltd as a friendly tour operator.
Ancient Building
It is located in Myo Ma (2) ward on the Khaw Nu M’Cung main road in Kanpettlet, Chin State which was established as the capital of southern Chin District led by R. Carant Brown, an authority of Pakkoku on 19th Feb,1899. It is known that building was built at that time. It is over 120 years old now. Previously, it was preserved by the Department of Road and the Department of Nat Ma Taung (Khaw Nu M’Cung) and now it is rehabilitated and maintained as a Visitor Awareness Center by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
Khaw Nu M'Cung Museum
Khaw Nu M’Cung Gallery is situated in Myo Ma(1) ward near the main ring road. It was opened in 2017 to disclose the inheritance of Chin culture in order to attract the tourists. In the Gallery, there are many more things to explore such as a performance of traditional flute music with nose played by Grandma Daw Bawi Thang and Grandpa U Thang Naing, an exhibition of Chin cultural instruments and traditional items. Moreover, a memorable photo with different chin outfits can be taken and traditional archery can be tried.
Kaw Lawng Waterfall
The Kaw Lawng waterfall, which is located in 3 miles and 5 furlongs far from Kanpettlet, can be reached on foot for about 3 hours as well as easily by mortorbike carrier. For whom it may be interested in Trekking, the visitors can have more opportunities, by passing through Oak Phoe village and Ma Kyauk Arr village, to learn the culture and traditions of local chin people and long-legs traditional houses, and to see their honest, open-minded and friendly smiles and different languages. Along the trek, a natural beautiful scenery, the farms of local people, varieties of wildflowers and butterflies can be seen. Kaw Lawng waterfall is the second most interested tour for the travelers after Mount Khaw Nu M’Cung hiking tour. Although it takes around 6 hours on foot for a return trip, it can be easily visited by motorbike for those who cannot walk so long. It takes only 40 minutes by motorbike
Chin Face-Tattooed Ladies
Chin ladies are renowned for their intricate and remarkable tattooed faces. This tradition represents the courage, beauty and strength of Chin ladies. Bamboo skewers or thorns are used as tattoo needles. Then, a mixture of ox bile, soot, plants and lard is used as tattoo ink. Most Chin ladies in the ancient times had tattoos on their faces. It was believed that only women with tattoos were heroine. Actually, not every Chin women had tattoos. Chin ladies with tattoos can be mostly seen in Mindat, Kanpetlet and Paletwa townships. The tattoo patterns are different according to the ethnic groups they belong to.
