Homalin is a peaceful town in the northwestern part of Myanmar. The town lies on the poetic Chindwin River and near the India border and is the capital of the Homalin Township, surrounded by forested mountains that rise to an elevation of 2700 metres. The Naga and Kuki ethnic groups are native to the surrounding area, and the Naga New Year festival taking place in January is one of the most interesting festivals that you cannot miss in Myanmar. Homalin also houses the remote Tamanthi Wildlife Reserve, home to elephants, leopards, tigers and bears, is located to the north of Homalin. About transportation, you can reach Homalin by the 530-km-long main road, boat or plane from Mandalay or Yangon with Homalin Airport.