About Katha
Katha is located at the northern end of the Irrawaddy River. Passengers who stop here visit the village's large and chaotic market, which is within walking distance of where the river cruise ship ties up. Here, merchants peddle fresh meats, fish, spices and flowers, along with dishes, pottery and other sundries. Residents shop the market twice a day so they have fresh ingredients for meals, but tourists can find handcrafted souvenirs at great prices. Watching locals barter, slice fish and create staples like fish paste is a sight not to be missed.
A visit to Katha might also include a journey to a nearby elephant camp, about a 30-minute drive from the town. Baby elephants, their nursing mothers and elephants retired from teak logging live here, along with their "oozies" (handlers who spend their lives with the elephants, often from the time they are young boys).
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10 NightCruise to KathaHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Mandalay
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Day 2Kyuak Myaung
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Day 3Khan-nyat
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Day 3Tigyang
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Day 4Katha
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Day 5Kyun Daw
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Tagaung
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Day 8Mingun
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Day 9Anshun
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Day 10Pagan
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Day 11Pagan
Ship DetailsKha Byoo Pandaw - Pandaw River Cruises
Will cruise to remote reaches of Chindwin in Burma
Ultra shallow go-anywhere draft
Colonial-style design to be outfitted in teak and brass
ReviewsKha Byoo Pandaw Reviews
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10 NightCruise to KathaHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Pagan
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Day 2Yandabo
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Day 3Ava
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Day 4Kyuak Myaung
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Day 5Khan-nyat
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Day 6Katha
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Day 7Kyun Daw
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Tagaung
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Day 10Mingun
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Day 11Mandalay
Ship DetailsZawgyi Pandaw - Pandaw River Cruises
Sails Chindwin River from Chindwin Monywa to Homalin
Excursions included in the price
Quality mountain bikes available for rent
ReviewsZawgyi Pandaw Reviews
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10 NightCruise to KathaHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Pagan
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Day 2Yandabo
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Day 3Ava
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Day 4Kyuak Myaung
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Day 5Khan-nyat
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Day 6Katha
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Day 7Kyun Daw
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Tagaung
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Day 10Mingun
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Day 11Mandalay
Ship DetailsKalay Pandaw - Pandaw River Cruises
Cruises Burma's Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers
Designed for private charters
Colonial-style vessel outfitted in teak and brass
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10 NightCruise to KathaHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Day 1Pagan
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Day 2Yandabo
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Day 3Ava
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Day 4Kyuak Myaung
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Day 5Khan-nyat
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Day 6Katha
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Day 7Kyun Daw
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Day 8Cruising
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Day 9Tagaung
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Day 10Mingun
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Day 11Mandalay
Ship DetailsKha Byoo Pandaw - Pandaw River Cruises
Will cruise to remote reaches of Chindwin in Burma
Ultra shallow go-anywhere draft
Colonial-style design to be outfitted in teak and brass
ReviewsKha Byoo Pandaw Reviews
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10 NightCruise to KathaHide Cruise InfoItinerary
Cruise Itinerary
![10 Night Cruise to Katha Route (Pandaw River Cruises)]()
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Day 1Mandalay
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Day 2Kyuak Myaung
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Day 3Khan-nyat
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Day 3Tigyang
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Day 4Katha
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Day 5Kyun Daw
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Day 6Cruising
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Day 7Tagaung
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Day 8Mingun
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Day 9Anshun
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Day 10Pagan
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Day 11Pagan
Ship DetailsKalay Pandaw - Pandaw River Cruises
Cruises Burma's Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers
Designed for private charters
Colonial-style vessel outfitted in teak and brass
ReviewsKalay Pandaw Reviews
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Pros: A visit to Katha's large produce and craft market offers an authentic taste of Burmese culture.
Cons: This isn't a tourist-centric city and you shouldn't expect to encounter many English speakers.
Bottom Line: Katha is a place to wander around and observe the locals go about their daily lives.
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