THE Shan Yoma Elephant Camp, opened in September, 2018 near Nampantat Village in Kalaw Township, southern Shan State, has said it is prepared to welcome visitors ahead of the Thingyan holidays.
The camp is located about 4 furlongs from the 53/4 mile post on the Meiktila-Taunggyi Pyidaungsu Road near Nanpantat Village. At the camp, visitors can enjoy scenic views of the mountain ranges, waterfalls, and the forest, said officials.
The camp is home to four female elephants, two male elephants, and two twin elephants named Khin Moe Oo and Khant Htoo Aung. Holiday-makers can enjoy elephant rides in the forest, watch and help them bathe, and observe the daily life of the elephants, said officials. Visitors can also book an accommodation and bathe in the waterfall and the small lakes in the area, they added.
Local visitors are charged K1,000 for entrance and K3,000 for an elephant ride. Tourists have to shell out K20,000 for entrance as well as elephant rides. Officials at the camp for recreation are trying to provide more facilities and services to increase the number of visitors coming to the elephant camp. — Ko Ko Chit (Kalaw) (Translated by La Wonn)
