| Coordinates | 20.1500, 92.9500 |
|---|---|
| Category | Waterfront, Waterfront, Outdoor, Nature |
| Nearest city | Sittwe |
| Region | 00, Myanmar |
| Sources | geonames |
Kaladan River Travel Guide
Kaladan River is a river in 00, Myanmar. The nearest service base is Sittwe, roughly 5 km away.
Kaladan River at a Glance
- What it is: river (Waterfront)
- Where it is: 00, 00, Myanmar — coordinates 20.1500, 92.9500
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: June to September for warm water, shoulder months for space
Quick Facts
| Place type | River |
| Primary category | Waterfront |
| Also good for | Waterfront, Outdoor, Nature |
| Region / state | 00 |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Nearest city | Sittwe |
| Coordinates | 20.1500, 92.9500 |
| Nearest base town | Sittwe (5 km) |
Why Kaladan River Is Worth Visiting
Kaladan River earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified waterfront in 00, Myanmar,. Its position 5 km from Sittwe also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront, outdoor, nature as much as for waterfront. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Kaladan River
In plain terms, Kaladan River is a river in the 00 area of 00, Myanmar that travellers book around waterfront trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront, outdoor, nature too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Sittwe - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Story of Kaladan River: History & Background
The Kaladan (Burmese: ကုလားတန်မြစ်, pronounced ) or Kissapanadi River (Burmese: ကစ္ဆပနဒီ, Kacchapanadī), also known as the Beino, Bawinu and Kolodyne, is a river in the eastern Mizoram State of India, and in Chin State and Rakhine State of western Myanmar. The Kaladan River is called the Chhimtuipui River in India. It forms the international border between India and Myanmar between 22° 47′ 10" N (where its tributary, the Tiau River, joins it) and 22° 11′ 06" N.
Lead passage from the Wikipedia article "Kaladan River", reused under CC BY-SA 4.0 with a coordinate-verified name match; the source article carries the full referenced history.
The Beauty of Kaladan River
What people mean when they call Kaladan River beautiful is usually still or running water framed by its banks - the classic calm-morning reflection shot that lakes and rivers give freely. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - summer brings the classic bright-blue postcard palette, while shoulder seasons trade colour for empty space and storm drama. It also keeps an unspoiled feel precisely because it is not yet on every must-see list, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Kaladan River sits at 20.1500, 92.9500 in 00, Myanmar. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Kaladan River names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Sittwe and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Sittwe is about 5 km (3 mi) each way, so allow Sittwe as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Myanmar. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Kaladan River Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Kaladan River comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (20.1500, 92.9500) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Kayak, SUP or small-boat rentals run closest to the access points listed on the county map
- Shoreline walks connect most launch points — good plan for non-boaters in the group
- Early morning gives flat water for photography and the parking spots before wind builds
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Kaladan River is one anchor at the water's edge, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Kaladan River
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Sittwe and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Kaladan River is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. Pack food and water - services near spots like this thin out fast, and the stop before the next one can be a long way off.
Afternoon. Head back slowly, stopping at anything that caught your eye on the inbound drive - the return leg is where the best unplanned photos happen.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Kaladan River is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Sittwe unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Kaladan River
- Save the pin (20.1500, 92.9500) offline - reception in 00 is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Tides and ferry timetables run the day - check both before setting an arrival time
- Sun protection at water level is a different sport; the shade list is short
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Myanmar on the Myanmar country hub, browse the full Waterfront Myanmar collection, or take in the whole 00 region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaladan River worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Kaladan River is a verified river in 00, Myanmar that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Kaladan River?+
Kaladan River is in 00, Myanmar, at coordinates 20.1500, 92.9500. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Kaladan River from the nearest city?+
Kaladan River is about 5 km (3 mi) from Sittwe, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Sittwe and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Kaladan River?+
June to September for warm water, shoulder months for space. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Kaladan River?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Kaladan River good for families with kids?+
Yes - short distances, services nearby and the flexibility to bail after an hour all make Kaladan River a realistic family stop. The main kid-risk is over-scheduling: one anchor per day beats three.
Does Kaladan River cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Kaladan River?+
The closest verified neighbour is Sittwe; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Kaladan River.
Is Kaladan River open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Kaladan River in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Kaladan River as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Kaladan River different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a river in 00, Myanmar with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Kaladan River as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Kaladan River, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Kaladan River known for?+
In the wider record, river-class place: The Kaladan (Burmese: ကုလားတန်မြစ်, pronounced ) or Kissapanadi River (Burmese: ကစ္ဆပနဒီ, Kacchapanadī), also known as the Beino, Bawinu and Kolodyne, is a river in the eastern Mizoram State of India, and in Chin State and Rakhine State of western Myanmar. This guide adds the practical layer - verified coordinates, access, seasonality and what to combine it with.
What is the most beautiful thing about Kaladan River?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Kaladan River section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call kaladan river beautiful is usually still or running water framed by its banks - the classic calm-morning reflection shot that lakes and rivers give freely. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Kaladan River crowded?+
Kaladan River sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit.
What is the history of Kaladan River?+
The History & Background section above quotes the coordinate-verified Wikipedia lead for Kaladan River, which is the shortest trustworthy path into its past - dates, name origin and the events that shaped it, with the full referenced article linked there. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 1321366](https://www.geonames.org/1321366). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.