Subscribe to our mailing list
We are still here! Let us send you tips for travelling through Myanmar and stories from the road …
The Burma Campaign (1941-1945) of the Second World War was a battle of empires. The Japanese on one side, the Allies on the other. Although this theatre of war swept up men from all corners of the globe, the soldiers of the Forgotten Army are rarely remembered.
COME JOIN US
Travel from Kolkata to Kohima, deep in the Naga Hills of Northeast India. It was here in 1944 that the Japanese attempted to knock out the Allied forces and potentially march on Delhi. Instead, General Bill Slim’s galvanised Fourteenth Army repelled the Japanese back across the Chindwin River into Burma.
COME JOIN USWe follow in the footsteps of General Slim’s Fourteenth Army as he reconquers Burma in 1945. In addition to exploring the crucial Battles of Mandalay and Myitkyina, in Yangon we will examine the role of the Burma Independence Army ... and look at what has happened in the country since.
COME JOIN US
This multi-day trek follows the route of the Assam Regiment, racing back to Kohima in 1944. Starting in Jessami right on the Burma border, we'll attempt to match the achievement of the Naga soldiers by trekking the 124 kilometres - in 39 hours.
COME JOIN US
Kolkata
An oasis in the city with poolside views of the Victoria Memorial.
Yangon
Recline in an ornate colonial-style mansion dating back to the 1920s.
Nagaland
Beautifully designed rooms and a hub of Naga craft and fusion design.
Dr Robert Lyman is the world authority on General Slim and the Burma Campaign. Rob is Slim’s military biographer and has written over a dozen books on the Second World War including 'A War of Empires' and 'The Reconquest of Burma'.
In addition to Rob, in both India and Burma, Sampan works with expert local guides. Often historians in their own right, these guides provide not only vast local-knowledge and experience, but also offer the perspective of the people that called these regions home, before they became infamous as battlefields.
COME JOIN USSampan aims to create journeys that offer both an exceptional experience to our guests while also having a positive impact on the lives of local communities.
In Nagaland, Sampan works closely with the Kohima Educational Trust. The Trust undertakes a variety of projects aimed at improving the quality of life and opportunities for children of the Naga Hills.
COME JOIN US
I have just returned from an astonishing trip to Kohima which was carefully planned and guided by dear Bertie, brought to life in full detail by Yaiphaba Kangjam and Dr Robert Lyman.
-
Bumble from the UK
"Beyond the Chindwin" was a superbly organized, highly enjoyable and thought-provoking trip, providing insights into this country and her gentle, smiling people. We will be going again!
-
Cathy from Ireland
Nothing was too much trouble and all of our guides were friendly and welcoming. All of the itinerary was covered, and more, unlike other WW2 trips we have taken in the past.
-
Mary & Mike from the UK
