BIRTH OF THE AYEYARWADY: MOSSI

Where the two rivers Mali Hka and Nmai Hka. A walk popular with the local population. There was a time when elephants in the wild were legion here. Village is calm and serene, marked by the presence of a small colorful pagoda overlooking the birth of the river, and a huge banyan welcoming the spirits.

To get there: boat from Myitkyina or dirt roads by motorbike (about 3 hours of outward journey at a good pace). 3 or 4 small restaurants on the road.