Kayah State is a state of Myanmar. Situated in eastern Myanmar, it is bounded on the north by Shan State, on the east by Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, and on the south and west by Kayin State. It lies approximately between 18° 30′ and 19° 55′ north latitude and between 96° 50′ and 97° 50′ east longitude. Loikaw Just a one-hour flight from Yangon is the gateway to the remote Kayah State. Loikaw, the state’s capital, is located on the border of Chiang Mai. Nestled on the lush Karen Hills, this is the place to marvel at the its towering limestone cliffs, embark on amazing adventure trekking to its volcanic lakes, mountains and mysterious cave, and visit its golden glinting pagodas and temples.