Major city · Myanmar
Myitkyina
Spend 1–2 days in Myitkyina to see its pagodas, museum and Manau park, then use it as a base for a day trip to Indawgyi Lake.
Myitkyina is a small but historically interesting town in northern Myanmar. Its main sights are clustered near the centre and can be visited on foot. Most travellers stay one night and add a short trip to nearby Indawgyi Lake; a longer stay is only needed for the January Manau festival.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid check
- Airport
- MYT
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Myitkyina199 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Myitkyina, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyMyitkyina is generally safe for daytime travel; stay in town after dark, keep valuables hidden, and follow local security advice.
- Emergency numbers199 police · 199 fire and ambulance · 199 Medical assistance (hospital) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMYT Myitkyina Airport.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; trishaws are the common short‑distance transport.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYT Myitkyina Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Myitkyina: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; trishaws are the common short‑distance transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Indawgyi Lake
goDoor to door: ≈ 4 h round‑trip
Hire a car or join a tour; about 2 h drive east on the highway
Best visited early morning; bring water and insect repellent.
Myitson (Mali Zup) confluence
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h each way
Local transport or taxi, 30 km (19 mi) northLocal transport or taxi, 19 mi (30 km) north
Scenic river view; no facilities.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
New Light Hotel
$30 USD (2018) rooms, shared baths, balcony options
YMCA
USD10–14, foreign guests often get higher rates, supports local IDP projects
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 45,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Foreigners are still barred from river or overland travel to Bhamo (check).
- Only one weekly flight to Bhamo costs about $86 USD (2018) and may change.
- Security situation can be volatile; follow local advice and avoid night travel outside the town centre.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 199
- Fire and ambulance
- 199
- Medical assistance (hospital)
- 199
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Myitkyina. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid check
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
Ask about Myitkyina
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