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This post shares some information on planning a trip to Mindat. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Catching the tail of monsoon in early October,<\/b> rain pouring from the sky, kids playing soccer in the road rushed home, and a bullock cart could not run faster to the tree shades entrenched. The passenger van that I took from Pakokku got a flat tire amid heavy rain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chin State is one of the most remote places in Myanmar. On the western side of Myanmar, bordering Mizoram, India, Hakha serves as the capital. The state is a gateway into Myanmar’s nature and offers unique experiences of local tribes and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mindat is a small hilly town at an elevation of 1,400 meters and located in Chin State, borders by Mizoram, India. Mindat<\/strong>\"\"<\/a> has opened to tourism since 2016. Nat Ma Taung\"\"<\/a>, aka Mount Victoria, located in three towns, Mindat, Matupi\"\"<\/a>, and Kanpatlet\"\"<\/a>. <\/b> Pack warm layers if you are planning to go any time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelers come to Mindat for two main purposes: Mindat is the access point to Arakan Mountain for hiking and to see the tattoo women. <\/strong>The Myanmar government has banned tattoos on the face. Chin state is also the home for many other tribes, that can be differentiated through tattoos. Some are in circles, lines, and spider webs. The M\u2019uun women are recognized for large D shapes and the Yin Du tribe has very long vertical lines across their faces. Chin state is made up of 60% Christians, the others are Buddhists and Animists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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