Kalaw is about 267 km away from Mandalay and around 7 hours’ drive. It is located half-way along the Thazi-Taunggyi road. It is a peaceful and quiet summer resort nestled in pine-clad Shan Plateau. Being at an altitude of 1320 m, Kalaw is pleasantly cool all year round and ideal place for trekking to interesting hill-tribes living in the surrounding mountains of Kalaw. These hill-tribes colorful costumes coming to Kalaw market add to the tranquil lure of Kalaw.