Images of gilded pagodas and deep green forests have enticed many to embark on holidays to Burma, and there are even more gems to discover once there - together with a northern region of rich biodiversity. The Himalayan highlands of this absorbing country are home to unspoilt jungle where nature lovers can find an phenomenal array of trees, flowers and other plant life, and while trekking between the colourful villages and jewel-like temples there are some phenomenal animals to be glimpsed by the observant. The forest in the north is one of the largest continuous forests in the southeast Asian region, and its span takes in wetlands, rainforest and coniferous forests. Here is an introduction to the wildlife of the Burmese mountains, for any nature lovers making ready for holidays to Burma.
The animals of the Burmese Himalaya
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While the animal life in the south is similar to that of Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo, on holidays to Burma's northern regions you can expect to find fauna of Indo-Chinese origin, and the animals of the Burmese Himalaya are much akin to those of Nepal and northeastern India. Walking in the mountains, you are most likely to encounter birds, reptiles and maybe some monkeys and apes. Bird-watchers will have plentifulness of species to look out for, and may even be lucky enough to see the rare Gurney's Pitta, while reptile and amphibian lovers should keep an eye on pools for freshwater turtles and a amount of endemic frog species. Macaques are the most ordinarily sighted primates, but listen out for gibbons too. While sightings of most larger mammals are uncommon, you might pass straight through or near the habitats of a powerful range of creatures, together with fishing cats, civets, the Indian mongoose, the Himalayan bear, wild boar, elephants and even some big cats like leopards or tigers - although these prefer to keep their length from human activity.
The vital role of conservation
If the trekking routes are rich in flora and fauna, just think how much richer the remotest areas of the region must be. Individuals or whole populations of endangered species have been discovered in the highlands, together with sightings of the rare red panda. The barely-explored jungle valleys of the lowlands also have their share of protected species, particularly in the Hukaung Valley, which contains a wildlife sanctuary that is instrumental in conserving animals such as tigers and elephants, whose habitats are under threat in much of the region. The sanctuary also plays an important role monitoring biodiversity and conducting research into an area that could very well comprise undiscovered species - all the more calculate to treat these awe-inspiring forests with respect as you walk straight through them on holidays to Burma.
The Wildlife of the Burmese Himalaya
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