Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit some small Chin villages around the town of Kanpetlet, where you can experience the different tribes, such as Ngara, Yin Du, Dai, Okpu, Magan, and Mwyn. Each group has its unique dialects, costumes, and specific face tattoo designs. Walking to each village takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. The majority of Chins are Christians with different beliefs, from Methodists to Catholics. You can see houses decorated with buffalo horns in every village, which are from Mithan, a cross between a domestic cow and a wild Gaur.

After the village visits, climb up the Mt. Victoria summit, which takes about 3 hours. Descend to the upper base camp and then drive to Aye, a Chin village located on a cliff. In Aye Village, you can explore the life of the Chin people, where little has changed over the centuries, and observe a few tattooed women. There will be plenty of time to interact with the villagers, learn about their culture and lifestyle, and stay in a communal house overnight.

Note: There are no mattresses, and visitors will only have folded wool blankets on bamboo mats, and bamboo pillows. Toilets are communal and located in a separate area, usually a little far from the house.

The day will commence with breakfast in Aye Village, followed by a two-hour drive to Kyardo village, where today’s trek will begin. The villagers are renowned for their vivid traditional attire. After a brief 30-minute trek, you will reach Lote Pe, a Chin village situated atop a hill where elderly women have their faces tattooed.

Following the visit, take an hour trek to reach the base camp and then proceed to Mindat. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and enjoy the remaining evening at leisure.

Following breakfast at  the guesthouse, you will visit the local market and a private collection showcasing Chin tradition and culture. The subsequent activity will involve a picturesque 5-hour drive back to Bagan, featuring breathtaking views of lush pine forests, dramatic hills, and the Ponetaung Ponenyar Mountain Range. Finally, cross the Pakokku Bridge and arrive in Bagan in the late afternoon. An epic trek through Mt. Victoria, followed by a visit to the face-tattooed tribal Chin Women, is no doubt a treasured memory at the end of your trip.