Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lumkut Lake & Bokheo
Lumkut is a large crater lake hemmed in by dense forest on all sides, similar to the more
illustrious and accessible Boeng Yeak Lom (
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. To get to the lake turn south off
the highway to O'Yadaw about 33km east of Ban Lung. The lake is 15km south along a
rough road. Access is difficult in the rainy season.
On the way to the lake you can stop off in Bokheo, the current hot spot for gem mining,
29km east of Ban Lung. Locals dig a large pit in the ground and then tunnel horizontally
in their search for amethyst and zircon. The mines tend to move around so ask around
where to find them.
