Imagine taking a boat ride across Inle Lake just before sunrise. The only thing you hear is the silence and stillness of the lake until the boat driver starts the engine. You watch as the sun shyly shows itself behind the mountains. Sunlight shimmers through the water and a fresh breeze blows in your face. Your encounter with the Intha fisherman makes you feel grateful that you made it here this morning.
Because Inle Lake is not just a tourist attraction in Myanmar. It is about the traditions of its inhabitants and the spirit it offers to the ever curious traveller.
The Intha fishermen from Inle Lake
One of the reasons you should take a boat trip across Inle Lake is to see the traditional Intha fishermen with their unique leg casting technique.
The Intha Fischer and their traditional leg casting technique are very well known on the Asian continent. The fishermen of the lake use one leg to balance on the front of the boat and the other leg to acrobatically handle and guide their conical nets through the lake. This unique way of fishing has come about because of the reeds and floating plants in the water, which make it difficult for the fishermen to see across the water while sitting.
Intha fishermen owe their strong sense of balance to their training and a technique they learn at a young age. However, many of the fishermen have recently taken to using motorboats and huge nets. Therefore, we advise all travelers to visit this fascinating destination before mass tourism catches up with it. Discover the Intha fishermen and the Inle Lake on our Myanmar trip.
Besides the Intha fishermen's unique way of catching fish in the shallow water, the lake offers many more attractions. While floating by, you will witness the local village life of the Inthas and get to see human-made floating gardens.
You will also witness the local community's lifestyle and how they live in stilted houses above the water.
Lotus Weaving
Besides its magical views, floating gardens and villages, its unique fishermen, the Inle lake offers travelers unforgettable experiences. Among them, a special handicraft of the Inthas, which is the lotus weaving, can be an exceptional local experience during your time in Myanmar.
The geographical conditions of the Inle Lake make it easier for lotus plants to grow in abundance here. By visiting the floating villages of Kyaing Khan and In Paw Khon over the Inle Lake, you can get to know from the talented Burmese ladies about the process of lotus fabric weaving.
We promise you that your trip to Myanmar will not be just a visit to another country; it will be a lifetime experience that will stay with you at all times.
Do not forget to check out TripLegend's Myanmar Unlocked trip to find out more about this fantastic destination!
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