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Inle Collection (#2)

Inle Lake: A Haven for Leg-Rowing Fishermen Nestled in the heart of Myanmar's Shan State

Background imageInle Collection: JBO5914WT069

JBO5914WT069
Lake Inle Resort in Myanmar at dusk

Background imageInle Collection: JBO4713WT111

JBO4713WT111
Serene dusk over Lake Inle in Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Ruined Pagodas At Shwe Inn Thein Paya Above Inthein On Inle Lake; Myanmar

Ruined Pagodas At Shwe Inn Thein Paya Above Inthein On Inle Lake; Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Inle lake, Nyaungshwe township, Taunggyi district, Myanmar (Burma)

Inle lake, Nyaungshwe township, Taunggyi district, Myanmar (Burma). Local fisherman with typical conic fishing net

Background imageInle Collection: Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Background imageInle Collection: Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Traditional Intha fisherman, Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma, (MR)

Background imageInle Collection: Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake in the morning mist, Shan State, Myanmar

Leg-rowing fisherman of Inle Lake in the morning mist, Shan State, Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Myanmar, Inle Lake, Indein. West of Ywama village on Inle Lake lie the crumbling ruins of Indein

Myanmar, Inle Lake, Indein. West of Ywama village on Inle Lake lie the crumbling ruins of Indein, ancient Buddhist shrines and stupas, overgrown with vegetation and very atmospheric

Background imageInle Collection: December 2008

December 2008
Myanmar, Burma, Lake Inle. Sunset over Lake Inle which is picturesquely sheltered by mountains rising to 1, 524 metres. This shallow lake is 22.4 km long and 10.2 km wide

Background imageInle Collection: Myanmar, Burma, Lake Inle

Myanmar, Burma, Lake Inle. Padaung woman belonging to the Karen sub-tribe wearing a traditional heavy brass necklace with twenty-five rings which elongates the neck

Background imageInle Collection: Fisherman, Lake Inle

Fisherman, Lake Inle, Burma

Background imageInle Collection: Life in Inle

Life in Inle
Life of Inta fisherman who live at Inle lake, Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: A simple life in Inle

A simple life in Inle
Inta fisherman have a unique oar.They live in Inle lake in Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Fishermen at Inle lake

Fishermen at Inle lake
Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma). It is the second largest lake in Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Old Myanmar buddha stupa in Indian

Old Myanmar buddha stupa in Indian
Tonnaja Travel Photography, Beautiful Myanmar (formerly Burma), 497400227

Background imageInle Collection: U Bein Bridge

U Bein Bridge
a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Bagan Temple in Twilight

Bagan Temple in Twilight
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: Sulamani Temple in Bagan

Sulamani Temple in Bagan
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: View from U Bein Bridge

View from U Bein Bridge
a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: View sunrise from Sutaunppyei Pagoda, Mandalay hill

View sunrise from Sutaunppyei Pagoda, Mandalay hill
second-largest city and the last royal capital of Burma

Background imageInle Collection: Temple in Bagan

Temple in Bagan
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar

Background imageInle Collection: Dhammayangyi Temple in Bagan

Dhammayangyi Temple in Bagan
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: Bagan Temple in sunrise

Bagan Temple in sunrise
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: hot air balloon in Bagan

hot air balloon in Bagan
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan

Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: neophyte pay buddha in temple of Bagan

neophyte pay buddha in temple of Bagan
an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan

Background imageInle Collection: Fisherman at inle lake

Fisherman at inle lake
a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State

Background imageInle Collection: Picture No. 11675831

Picture No. 11675831
Burmese Fishermen throwing a fishing net. Date:

Background imageInle Collection: Picture No. 11675827

Picture No. 11675827
Burmese Fisherman fishing at dawn with village in the background. Date:

Background imageInle Collection: Picture No. 11675825

Picture No. 11675825
Burmese Fisherman fishing at dawn. Date:

Background imageInle Collection: Picture No. 10764596

Picture No. 10764596
Inle Lake villagers weaving vegetation Date:

Background imageInle Collection: Picture No. 10764594

Picture No. 10764594
Fisherman on Inle Lake using fish trap Date:

Background imageInle Collection: Floating vegetable gardens, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Floating vegetable gardens, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Background imageInle Collection: Stilted houses on edge of lake, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Stilted houses on edge of lake, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Background imageInle Collection: Boat in channel between floating vegetable gardens, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Boat in channel between floating vegetable gardens, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Background imageInle Collection: Traditional fishermen with fish traps in boats, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Traditional fishermen with fish traps in boats, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Background imageInle Collection: Traditional fisherman with fish trap in boat, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Traditional fisherman with fish trap in boat, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, January

Background imageInle Collection: Traditional Burmese fishing boat

Traditional Burmese fishing boat and fisherman. Photographed on Inle Lake, Burma

Background imageInle Collection: weavers - Inle Lake

weavers - Inle Lake
Weavers - Inle Lake - They sell all their silks at the Taungyi bazaar Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: weavers family - Inle Lake

weavers family - Inle Lake
Weavers family - Inle Lake - Upstairs a wide balcony, one big dark room. Cordiality of the women of the house. We go downstairs to the weaving room under the house

Background imageInle Collection: entrance to village - Inle Lake

entrance to village - Inle Lake
Entrance to village - Inle Lake - A bamboo gate to guard the entrance to village. Little canals winding among homes on stilts, lovely gardens. Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: weavers house - Inle Lake

weavers house - Inle Lake
Weavers house - Inle Lake - We turn into a private gate and stop at the verandah steps. Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: Leg rowers - Inle Lake

Leg rowers - Inle Lake - Leg rowers three at front, two at back, hard to photograph as they are going faster than our outboard. Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: stilt houses - Inle Lake

stilt houses - Inle Lake
Stilt houses - Inle Lake - Basha on stilts on half-island. Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: floating island Chiang - Inle Lake

floating island Chiang - Inle Lake
Floating island Chiang - Inle Lake - Chiang looking top heavy on soggy patches of land. Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: lake duggout boat - Inle Lake

lake duggout boat - Inle Lake
Lake duggout boat - Inle Lake - Long 40-foot seat-less shell boat and outboard motor. Date: 1952

Background imageInle Collection: floating island villages - Inle Lake

floating island villages - Inle Lake
Floating island villages - Inle Lake - The floating islands of the lake dwellers, clear green rectangles of the bamboo rafts growing out from the shore like algae




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Inle Lake: A Haven for Leg-Rowing Fishermen Nestled in the heart of Myanmar's Shan State, Inle Lake is a captivating destination that beckons with its enchanting beauty and unique cultural heritage. As the sun begins to rise, casting a golden glow over the tranquil waters, fishermen gracefully navigate their slender boats through the mist-covered lake. These skilled fishers are known as Intha fishermen, belonging to the indigenous Intha tribe. With remarkable balance and agility, they perform an age-old technique called leg-rowing - propelling their boats forward by wrapping one leg around an oar while standing on the other foot at the stern. This mesmerizing spectacle showcases their deep connection with this serene waterway. Inle Lake itself is a sight to behold. Surrounded by lush greenery and traditional stilt villages, it exudes an aura of tranquility that seems untouched by time. The charming wooden houses perched above water reflect centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. As dawn breaks over this picturesque landscape, hotel cabins emerge from behind curtains of mist like floating havens offering breathtaking views of nature's masterpiece. Visitors can immerse themselves in this ethereal setting while savoring every moment of serenity. The Nyaungshwe township in Taunggyi district serves as a gateway to this captivating region where travelers can embark on boat tours or explore local markets brimming with vibrant colors and exotic flavors. Inle Lake captivates not only with its natural splendor but also with its rich cultural tapestry woven by communities such as the Intha people who have made these waters their home for centuries. Witnessing these traditional fishermen skillfully maneuver through shimmering reflections creates memories that will forever be etched in your mind. So venture into this hidden gem nestled amidst Myanmar's landscapes; discover a world where ancient fishing techniques meet timeless beauty - where tradition dances harmoniously with nature on the serene waters Lake.