There are also slow boats from Bhamo and Myitkyina. These sometimes have options with private sleeping berths, which make for a relaxing way to travel – but the journey times are very long, sometimes taking several days. Access to foreigners by boat from Myitkyina may be restricted due to the security situation in parts of Kachin State.

In Katha, the jetty at which boats arrive and can be found opposite the Ayarwady Guest House on the riverfront Strand Road.

To find out more about boat travel, go to getting around Myanmar by boat.