The Irrawaddy, the main river of Burma, flows from north to south through the Central Burma Basin and ends in a wide delta. The NMFC covers 11,280 km2 of Eastern Himalaya habitat across an altitudinal range from below 1,300 m to over 5,800 m.  It contains a diversity of forest types across this elevation gradient, from lowland evergreen forests up to alpine meadows. Myo Thant said the young climbers did not use the path on the mountain’s eastern face that was used in 1996. 24 nmi (27.6 mi; 44.4 km) Expedition members: Hilaree O'Neill,, Emily Harrington, Mark Jenkins, Renan Ozturk, Taylor Rees, Cory Richards. Hponkan Razi WS, Hkakabo Razi NP, and the proposed Southern Extension form a contiguous property of more than 11,280 km2. The most similar existing property is the adjacent Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan WHS. In autumn 2014 an expedition led by Hilaree O’Neill and comprised of Emily Harrington, Mark Jenkins, Renan Ozturk, … Extraordinarily rich flora and fauna, ranging from lowland tropical to alpine species still await proper research and identification. This area ranges in elevation from 500 to 2,900 m and covers 4,778 km 2, which would more than double Hkakabo Razi NP’s area. The video of the autumn 2014 expedition by The North Face and National Geographic to determine whether Hkakabo Razi in Myanmar (Burma) is SE Asia’s highest mountain. Hkakabo Razi with its mystic name, is in the north of Myanmar. Further south the Kraburi River forms the southern border between Thailand and Burma.[9]. Natural hazards include destructive earthquakes and cyclones. The NMFC enjoys a remarkable degree of ecological integrity. Photo: MNA. Mount Hkakabo in northern Myanmar on the border with China, at 19,295 feet (5,881 metres), is the highest peak of mainland Southeast Asia. Globally threatened wildlife includes the Black Musk Deer, Red Panda, and White-bellied Heron. Namdapha NP was submitted to India’s TL in March 2006 for criteria vii, ix, and x (UNESCO World Heritage Centre 2013a). In 1924, an Indian geological team first measured the mountain at 19,295 feet (5,881m). It's located in the N part of the country at the tri-border with China and India. Exclusive economic zone: The contiguous area protected across Myanmar, India, and China in these three properties totals 17,390 km2. Hkakabo Razi NP and Hponkan Razi WS are both managed out of the same office in Putao, which should assist in their joint management as a single WHS. Hkakabo Razi NP’s proposed Southern Extension covers the area south of the current park boundary to the northern edge of the Putao plain and from Hponkan Razi WS in the west to the N’mai Hka River in the East. To find out more about available tours … The mountain lies on the border of Myanmar and Tibet, 15 km from the border tri-point with India.The 5881-m high Hkakabo Razi is located 6.6 km ENE from Gamlang Razi. Renner et al. This diversity of habitats supports a variety of endangered wildlife, including several that are endemic to the property. To the east, the property is contiguous with the Gaoligonshan Nature Reserve (NR), which is one component of the Three Parallel Rivers (TPR) of Yunnan Protected Areas WHS in China. Hkakabo Razi, the country's highest point at 5,881 m (19,295 ft), is located at the northern end of the country. Around this area is very famous for … In 1924, an Indian geological team first measured the mountain at 19,295 feet (5,881m). Its highest status has recently been challenged by Gamlang Razi, 6.6 km WSW on the Chinese border. It is also located at the convergence between Palearctic and Indo-Malayan ecozones, therefore containing both temperate and tropical components. During the inspection tour to Machanbaw, the Vice-President was accompanied by Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Ye Aung, Kachin State Chief Minister Dr Khet Aung, Deputy Ministers Major-General Soe Tint Naing and Dr Ye Myint Swe, Deputy Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen Aung Myo Oo, Kachin State Minister for Security and Border Affairs Colonel Kyaw Lin Aung, the … 2010). Location in Myanmar (on the border tri-point with India and Tibet) Độ cao: 5.881 m (19.295 ft) Vị trí; Vị trí: Kachin, Myanmar Tây Tạng, Trung Quốc: Dãy núi: Himalaya: Tọa độ: Tọa độ: Leo núi; Chinh phục lần đầu: 15 tháng 9 năm 1996 : Hành trình dễ nhất: Leo tuyết/băng: Đỉnh được bao quanh bởi vườn quốc gia Khakaborazi. Threats to the property include potential logging and mining concessions. Although low in comparison with Himalayan giants, Hkakabo Razi is … The Himalayan peak of Hkakabo Razi marks the tri-border between Burma, India and China. The first Burmese-only team to climb the mountain in Kachin State should soon settle a dispute over which mountain is the highest in Burma. 'MAKES EVEREST LOOK EASY' Many mountain ranges, such as the Rakhine Yoma, the Bago Yoma, the Shan Hills and the Tenasserim Hills exist within Myanmar, all of which run north-to-south from the Himalayas. The border between China and Myanmar is a mountainous region with the Hengduan Mountains on the Chinese side and the Hkakabo Razi mountains in Myanmar. Phonyin gets only a few dozen … From the tropical Putao valley to alpine pasture near the Indian border. And Hkakabo Razi (pronounced Kaka-bo ... Chinese, and Myanmar borders and within Kachin State, a region beset by sporadic attacks by ethnic rebel groups opposed to the Myanmar government. And a lesson, for those who fancy a long train journey in Myanmar-DON'T. In late 2018, … This story was produced with support from the Rainforest Journalism Fund, an initiative of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Climate varies in the highlands depending on elevation; subtropical temperate climate at around 2,500 m (8,202 ft), temperate at 3,000 m (9,843 ft), cool, alpine at 3,500 m (11,483 ft) and above the alpine zone, cold, harsh tundra and Arctic climate. Hkakabo Razi (pronounced KA-kuh-bo RAH-zee) is said to be the highest peak in Southeast Asia. This mountain is part of a series of parallel ranges that run from the foothills of the Himalaya through the border areas with Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram. Natural resources in Myanmar are petroleum, timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, marble, limestone, precious stones, natural gas, and hydropower. To its west is the Bay of Bengal and to its south is the Andaman Sea. Hkakabo Razi (pronounced KA-kuh-bo RAH-zee) is said to be the highest peak in Southeast Asia. Hkakaborazi, which at 5,881 m is the highest peak in Southeast Asia. Tags: Burmese flag expedition Himalayas Hkakabo Razi mouintaineering mountain … ♦ DNA full form? The Himalayan peak of Hkakabo Razi marks the tri-border between Burma, India and China. The neighboring countries are China, India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Laos. Hkakabo Razi ( Kāijiābó Fēng) is the highest mountain in South East Asia. Myanmar is characterised by its central lowlands with the Sittaung Valley and Chindwin Valley and the small mountain ranges of Zeebyu Taungdan, Min-wun Taungdan, Hman-kin Taungdan and Gangaw Taungdan as well as the Bago Yoma (Pegu Range), a relatively low mountain chain between the Irrawaddy and the Sittaung River in central Myanmar. A visit to Ka Karpo Razi and back means an outing of eight weeks. The mountain lies on the border tri-point among Myanmar, China, and India. At the northern tip of Myanmar, the Himalayan peak of Hkakabo Razi sits on the border of Myanmar, China and India is famed as ... And an ascent of Hkakabo Razi – only for the most serious of mountaineers – takes over a month, although there are some challenging peaks that can be ascended closer by. 2007). Environmental issues include deforestation; industrial pollution of air, soil, and water; inadequate sanitation and water treatment that contributes to disease. .:. Hkakabo Razi was established as a natural reserve on January 30, 1996 and as a national park on November 10, 1998. Putao valley and surrounding region’s nature, flora and fauna are very special. The Khakaborazi National Park is the last stronghold for biodiversity in Myanmar. Myanmar has the 50th largest exclusive economic zone of 532,775 km2 (205,706 sq mi). It lies along the Indian and Eurasian Plates, to the southeast of the Himalayas. Elevation ranges from 50 m at the southern end of Hponkan Razi WS to over 5,800 m. The property borders India and China and includes Mt. 2007). Other pressures include the commercial hunting of wildlife and gathering of non-timber forest products within the existing park boundaries. From Putao, can trek and hike to Phonekhan Razi, iced mountain for the tourists attraction. [4][5] The Shan Hills form, together with the Karen Hills, Dawna Range and Tenasserim Hills, a natural border with Thailand as well as the Kayah-Karen/Tenasserim moist forests ecoregion[6] which is included in the Global 200 list of ecoregions identified by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as priorities for conservation. The peak is enclosed within Hkakabo Razi National Park. Total Land Border Length: 6,522 kilometres (4,053 mi)[1], Total Land Area: 676,578 square kilometres (261,228 sq mi), Bangladesh: 271 kilometres (168 mi), India:1,468 kilometres (912 mi), China: 2,129 kilometres (1,323 mi), Laos: 238 kilometres (148 mi), Thailand: 2,416 kilometres (1,501 mi), Total coastline length:2,228 kilometres (1,384 mi), Total water area: 23,070 square kilometres (8,910 sq mi). To get there, we had to cross the Kachin State from south to north. Hkakabo Razi NP’s proposed Southern Extension covers the area south of the current park boundary to the northern edge of the Putao plain and from Hponkan Razi WS in the west to the N’mai Hka River in the East. It is home to Hkakabo Razi presumably the highest peak of Southeast Asia, infamous Hkakabo Razi National Park, strong and spirited indigenous people and their rich cultural heritage, beautiful wilderness with incredibly diverse flora and fauna and abudance of winter snow on many of its peaks. Both Hkakabo Razi NP and Hponkan Razi WS are Important Bird Areas and lie within the Eastern Himalaya Endemic Bird Area (EBA 130), which includes 19 restricted-range bird species, 10 of which are globally threatened (BirdLife International 2013). Periodic droughts also occur. 24, 2003 (Hkakabo Razi, variants: Hkakaboyazi, Hkakabo Ravi) A potential addition to the NMFC is the proposed Imawbum protected area, which is located 150 km to the southeast along the Chinese border and is connected to the NMFC through Gaoligongshan NR. Gamlang Razi (Burmese: ဂမ်လန်ရာဇီ) is possibly Southeast Asia's highest mountain, located in the northern Myanmar state of Kachin.It is in Khakaborazi National Park and part of the Himalayas. In spite of some approaches, this people, … In the east the Salween and the Sittaung River run along the western side of the Shan Hills and the northern end of the Dawna Range. Hkakabo Razi is the highest mountain in Myanmar at 19,294 feet (5,881 metres and Myanmar was, until 1987, known as Burma.) The Hkakabo Razi Mountains have a height of about 19,295 feet, which is where the border begins. Hkakabo Razi NP was established in 1998 and covers 3,810 km2, making it the second largest protected area and largest national park in Myanmar. Stokke, Kristian; Vakulchuk, Roman and Indra Overland (2018), "The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency", "Loi Pangnao (mountain) - Region: Shan State, Myanmar", "Tenasserim-South Thailand semi-evergreen rain forests", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geography_of_Myanmar&oldid=1002478224, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the World Factbook, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 January 2021, at 17:19. By EMILY FISHBEIN | FRONTIER. Flooding and landslides are common during the rainy season from June to September. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Hkakabo Razi NP’s proposed Southern Extension covers the area south of the current park boundary to the northern edge of the Putao plain and from Hponkan Razi WS in the west to the N’mai Hka River in the East. Continental shelf: Burmese climbers eye Hkakabo Razi; Everest conquerors honoured in Burma; Burmese Everest climbers reach peak . View Phongun Razi trek itinerary. Small settlements in the proposed extension are home to about 1,500 more people. Infrastructure development plans are reported around Putao and could result in in-migration and increased human impacts. The most damaging cyclone that hit Myanmar was the Cyclone Nargis in 2008; with ongoing climate change, oceans will become warmer, which may lead to cyclones becoming more intense and devastating for Myanmar.[10]. Zone 3 Temperate forest (Mading to Sahti Htu),.:. Since 1999, nine vertebrate species new to science have been described in the NMFC, including the Leaf Deer (Muntiacus putaoensis), catfish (Clupisoma sp. At the transition between three biogeographical zones and two ecoregions, it is an area of high endemism and diversity that showcases evolutionary and ecological processes. In the narrow southeastern part of Burma, the Ye, Heinze, Dawei (Tavoy), Great Tenasserim (Tanintharyi) and the Lenya rivers are relatively short and flow into the Andaman Sea. Its highest status has recently been challenged by Gamlang Razi, 6.6 km WSW on the Chinese border. Imawbum strengthens the NMFC’s natural values by including habitat of the recently discovered CR Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri). ), Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus), Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata), Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis),Sambar (Rusa unicolor), Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides), VU: Blyths Tragopan (Tragopan blythii), Sclater’s Monal (Lophophorus sclateri), Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis), Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), NT: Rusty-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra), VU: Impressed Tortoise (Manouria impressa). Nature in Myanmar Himalaya and Putao. It is the highest peak in Southeast Asia. The Republic of Myanmar, also commonly referred to as Burma, is a nation in the South East Asia region bordering Bangladesh, China, Laos, Thailand, and India. This area ranges in elevation from 500 to 2,900 m and covers 4,778 km2, which would more than double Hkakabo Razi NP’s area. Mt. The peak is enclosed within Hkakabo Razi National Park. This mountain is part of a series of parallel ranges that run from the foothills of the Himalaya through the border areas with Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram. Hponkan Razi rises to 5,165 m. The Northern Mountain Forest Complex includes a suite of forest types transitioning across 5,830 m of vertical elevation. Southern Myanmar consists largely of the western slopes of the Bilauktaung, the highest part of the Tenasserim Range, which extends southwards forming the central range of the Malay Peninsula.[8]. ♦ Nepal Border States? To the west, the property is contiguous with Namdapha NP in India. Don't travel in "off limit" areas without a permit. 2007). The area contained within the proposed extension is of particularly high bird endemism and diversity. The summit tip borders Tibet and India, also. Burmese Climbers Reach Hkakabo Razi’s Peak. By Nyein Nyein 1 September 2014. Surveys have recorded more than 80 species of amphibians and reptiles, 442 species of birds, 360 species of butterflies, 297 species of trees, and 106 species of orchids (Oikos and BANCA 2011; Renner et al. The Northern Mountain Forest Complex (NMFC) consists of Hkakabo Razi National Park (NP) and Hponkan Razi Wildlife Sanctuary (WS), along with a proposed Southern Extension of Hkakabo Razi NP. These may not necessarily pose a direct threat to the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey but do raise questions about the site’s long-term integrity and compatibility with the rest of the complex. Mt. Hkakabo ( 5881m, 19,295ft ) in northern Myanmar / Burma. Zone 2 Subtropical Forest (Pangnamdim to Mading), .:. Find all the transport options for your trip from Bangkok to Hkakabo Razi right here. On a clear day you can enjoy nice panorama to other peaks by the India border like Phangran Razi. ... Hkakabo Razi ♦ Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammann Nidhi is an initiative by the government of India in which all farmers will get up to ₹6,000 per year as minimum income support. Related Stories. (2007) report less than 0.01% deforestation annually between 1991 and 1999 and the deforestation that has occurred is concentrated in the sparsely populated river valleys, including Mali Hka and Nam Tamai, and in the flood plains of Putao and Naung Mung. Its very low population and inaccessibility have protected the NMFC from development. Although the modern nations of the region are sometimes thought of as being small, they are—with the exceptions of … Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Myanmar border crossing for clients with or without foreign registered vehicles Myanmar Himalaya Expeditions (adventure or scientific explorations) Facilitate ultimate alpine climbing to Mount Hkakabo Razi and Gamlang Razi Other travel services that requires pre permissions from Myanmar Ministries concerned Myanmar (Burma) Tours Myanmar Tour Inspirations; Myanmar Himalaya Tours, Trekking … (kä′kə-bō rä′zē) A mountain, 5,881 m (19,296 ft) high, of northern Myanmar (Burma) near the Chinese border. Criterion (x): Its location on multiple biogeographical transition zones has given the NMFC high species endemism and diversity. 532,775 km2 (205,706 sq mi), 200 nmi (230.2 mi; 370.4 km). The proposed Southern Extension contains rainforest areas with high bird diversity, with many species’ ranges overlapping in the 900-1,500 m band. Hkakabo Razi, the country's highest point at 5,881 m (19,295 ft), is located at the northern end of the country. The upper elevations of these two sites include similar habitats, and while the TPR is larger, the NMFC stands out for maintaining a contiguous range of natural features in a near-pristine state and for including the valley bottoms and rivers within the property (Renner et al. Putao is northernmost town in Kachin state and the Hkakabo Razi and other snowcapped mountains can be visible from there. The mountain lies on the border tri-point among Myanmar, China and India. Vegetation types fall into four basic zones, which are dependant on altitude, slope and aspect: .:. Globally threatened or DD species in the NFMC and proposed extension include (Myanmar Biodiversity 2012): EN: Black Musk Deer (Moschus fuscus), Shortridge’s Langur (Trachypithecus shortridgei), Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), Dhole (Cuon alpinus), VU: Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), Red Goral (Naemorhedus baileyi), Takin (Budorcas taxicolor), Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock spp. [3], In eastern Myanmar the highest point of the Shan Hills is 2,563 m high Loi Pangnao, one of the ultra prominent peaks of Southeast Asia. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bihar. MrokÊ» phyāʺ MranÊ» mā PraññÊ» KhākhābhuirājÄ« suiʹ, 1998: data from overseas office (mountaineering expedition to Khakaborazi in Sino-Burmese border) found : GEOnet, Mar. The higher elevations are subject to heavy snowfall, especially in the north. The derailing of Hkakabo Razi’s World Heritage bid reveals a multifaceted battle of interests spanning international conservation, commercial exploitation, party politics and local desires to wrest back forest management. Rome2rio makes travelling from Bangkok to Hkakabo Razi easy. Mar 28, 2013 - Hkakabo Razi is the highest point in Myanmar (formerly Burma) at 19,295 ft (5,881 m). Diversity of birds and butterflies is particularly high. The peak is enclosed within Hkakabo Razi National Park. Rome2rio makes travelling from Mandalay to Hkakabo Razi easy. This state was in rebellion against the central government of Yangon until the end of 1993, to keep their independence. Hkakabo Razi, Myanmar's highest mountain. The Arakan Mountains in the west run from Manipur into western Myanmar southwards through Rakhine State almost to Cape Negrais in the shores of the Bay of Bengal. party to: It is located in the northern Myanmar state of Kachin in an outlying subrange of the Greater Himalayan mountain system near the border tri-point with India and China. The Gongshan Muntjac (Muntiacus gongshanensis)andLeaf Deer (Muntiacus putaoensis) are both DD.
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