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3 Jun 2013
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The Economist in its May 23 issue had multi-article special report on Myanmar, highlighting how the country has been opening up. This is all great news for those of us hoping to ride the country.
This is the main piece from The Economist series. Congrats to Heike and Filippo!
A Burmese spring | The Economist
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Hi guys, has somebody a latest news from Myanmar? Is it still ridable with big bikes?
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Good work!
We are currently on route south through China, and had heard that this border crossing may now be possible.
We have been trying to negotiate our own crossing for 2 4x4s in September / October via the agency Putao Trekking House, and as yet do not have anything confirmed. It would be very helpful if you could pass on any contacts that have helped you get this approved.
Are you transiting through to Manipur, or exiting back into Thailand?
Have a fantastic trip!
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even if I`ll succeed in geting to Myanmar from India I would try entering China.
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Quote:
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Good work!
We are currently on route south through China, and had heard that this border crossing may now be possible.
We have been trying to negotiate our own crossing for 2 4x4s in September / October via the agency Putao Trekking House, and as yet do not have anything confirmed. It would be very helpful if you could pass on any contacts that have helped you get this approved.
Are you transiting through to Manipur, or exiting back into Thailand?
Have a fantastic trip!
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Hi, I am traveling with my camper and also wanted to cross Myanmar to South Asia, did you get the confirmation or any other advice?
Thank you!
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Hi, I am traveling with my camper and also wanted to cross Myanmar to South Asia, did you get the confirmation or any other advice?
Thank you!
joru
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When you want to cross the border?
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1 Sep 2013
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Hey, actually it was set to go ahead until a few weeks ago when the Indian border closed.
We are now shipping directly to India from Malaysia. The border was said to be 'shut until further notice', so we will enquire again when we are due to make the return leg of our journey in December, but not holding our much hope!
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Alright, trying to figure this out....
So if I am heading westbound from Thailand to eastern India, there is a chance that I could make it into Myanmar but not into India because the border is closed?
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2 Sep 2013
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When is the weather good to travel there?
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2 Sep 2013
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There was severall Travellers on their way recently. It seems to be easy to travel there - the crossing to india seems to be limited to Groups actually, but possible. Under the provided link are also samples with bike-travellers.
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The Economist in its May 23 issue had multi-article special report on Myanmar, highlighting how the country has been opening up. This is all great news for those of us hoping to ride the country.
This is the main piece from The Economist series. Congrats to Heike and Filippo!
A Burmese spring | The Economist
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Great article - thank for shaing
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Crossing Myanmar
We just met Anders and Petra at the HU meeting in Western Canada and they were able to cross Myanmar from Thailand through to India!
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sounds great, i want to do the tour with nepali registered bike from kathmandu to bangkok. (and return)
will i need a carnet de passage for india?
can i do it without an agent in myanmar?
anyone interested to join?
planned itinery is dep KTM 5/11/14 approx arr in BNK xmas
planned departure Bangkok mid to end of Jan approx arrival Kathmandu end of feb 15.
i live in bangkok, have office in kathmandu and planning to do this tour commercially later on...
i would be very grateful for any infos!!!
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28 Aug 2014
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If anyone sees or hears about cyclists going into or through Burma, please let us know.
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31 Aug 2014
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Hi,
there are two german bikers from Berlin, they will cross Myanmar west-east in a few weeks, you will find the contact here in the hubb. I crossed the country the last two weeks by own car, no problems at all.
Greetings from Luang Prabang, Laos
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