Inle Heritage Stilt Houses comprises of beautiful authentic stilted bungalow, set on the Inle Lake, in Eastern Myanmar. Built with reclaimed wood, these unique bungalows offer an authentic experience of living on a lake, albeit with stylish interiors. The resort’s owner, Yin Myo Su, is a passionate conservationist, a Burmese cat breeder and a philanthropist. She also runs an on-site vocational training centre for students to learn the hospitality trade, supervised by professional staff.
There are just six, Inle Heritage Stilt Houses connected with boardwalks to the reception and dining pavilions. Rooms are simply but elegantly decorated in contemporary style with local materials, furnishings and fabrics created by local artisans. The lodge is low-key and peaceful though the restaurant is busy with outsiders at lunchtime. Fellow guests are likely to be expats and those who prefer a top-quality guesthouse instead of a hotel.
There is a breeding centre for Burmese cats near the Inle Heritage Stilt House but you will often see them outside all around your place. In the surrounds is the lake’s wetland ecosystem, home to nearly 300 bird species, including the globally endangered Sarus crane, as well as 50 varieties of fish, otters and turtles, some of which are endemic to the area. The popular activities include trekking and boat rides to explore the neighbouring villages, home to local Kayan and Pa’O tribes.
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Bar/PubConciergeGardenRestaurantStay Inle Heritage Stilt Houses features just six bungalows, built in traditional style on stilts above the Inle lake. Inside, spacious rooms with high open-beamed ceilings are elegantly decorated with polished floors and hardwood beds, draped in mosquito nets. Slatted blinds screen the windows and glass doors open on to a deck with loungers overlooking the water. The bathrooms come with solar-powered walk-in showers and organic products.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Inle Heritage Stilt Houses but there are no specific facilities available for children. Babysitting service can be arranged, upon request.
Dine Dining is one of the highlights of staying at the Inle Heritage Stilt Houses. The in-house restaurant headed by chef Naing Win offers authentic Inthar and Shan dishes with a modern twist, using traditional family recipes collected from region’s grandmothers. All meals are prepared with fresh local produce and fish from the lake and served under the shaded veranda. Guests can take a Cooking Class with the house chef who will share secrets passed down through generations.
Relax The resort’s owner, Yin Myo Su, is a passionate conservationist and has a lovely garden with plenty of spaces in the garden to relax. The Burmese cats that roam the grounds are part of Inle Heritage House’s conservation programme, and the aquarium is home to a variety of fish which are endemic to Inle Lake. There is also an art gallery featuring the works of local artists, a peaceful shrine and a library. Visit the gift shop for colourful handicrafts and take a little piece of Burma home with you.
Experience The best way to experience Inle Lake is to take a ride on one of the slender long tail wooden boats used by the locals. Inle Heritage Stilt Houses can arrange private guided tours on one of the local boats are equipped with outboard motors. You will see Indein with hundreds of red, white and brown stupas, visit the Kayan people whose women wear large brass neck rings and meet the Pa’O tribe whose women wear brightly coloured head scarves.
Location Inle Heritage House lies within the blue mountain ranges on Inle Lake in Inpawkhon Village.
Getting there 14-hour flight (one change) to Heho Airport. Inle Heritage House is located approximately a 50-minutes drive from Heho airport and another xxx-minute boat drive from Nyaung Shwe.
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