Shwedagon Pagoda |
Day 1. Yangon
Meet on arrival at Yangon Airport. Welcome by our tour guide and transfer
to hotel. Sightseeing tour include down town city centre and visit
to the massive Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the
world for its religious significance, artistic beauty and its
association with Myanmar culture. Golden dome rises 98 meters above
its base and covered with over 60 tons of pure gold and Royal Lake
Garden.
Dinner and cultural show.
Overnight in Yangon. |
Sule Pagoda |
Day.2 Yangon
Morning visit to Chauk-Htat-Kyi a colossal reclining
Buddha image; Kaba-Aye Pagoda and Maha-Pasana-Guha Cave,
where Sixth Buddhist Synod took place.
Afternoon visit to the venerated Sule Pagoda in the heart of
the city; shopping at Bogyoke Market for Myanmar souvenirs and shops
where famous Myanmar gems and jewellery are available with a
guarantee of export.
Evening visit to China Town.
Overnight in Yangon. |
U Bein Teak Wood
Bridge |
Day.3 Yangon-Mandalay
Morning transfer to Yangon airport and fly to Mandalay. Drive to Amarapura, ancient capital of Myanmar, founded in 18th century. Tour
highlights; Maha Gan Dar Yon Monastery where over a thousand of
monks live and study; U Bein Teak Wood bridge 1.2 km over 200 years
old, and traditional hand - weaving silk workshop; Mahamuni Pagoda,
spectacular Buddha image covered in thick layer of gold leaf and one
of the most venerated Pagoda in Myanmar.
Afternoon sightseeing in Mandalay tour highlight; Mandalay Royal
Palace, silk - weaving, tapestry making, gold - leaf making, Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings;
Kuthodaw Pagoda, know as the world’s Biggest Book for its marble
slabs of Buddhist scriptures and Mandalay Hill a vantage point for
panoramic view of the city.
Overnight in Mandalay. |
Pahtodawgyi(Mingun) |
Day.4 Mandalay
After breakfast visit to Mingun, cross the Ayeyarwady River by
boat, 11 km up river from Mandalay. Min Gun Bell, the world’s
largest intact bronze bell about 90 tons; Pahtodawgyi, a huge
unfinished Pagoda and Mingun village.
Return to Mandalay.Afternoon drive to Pyin Oo Lwin (42miles - 1hrs),
a resort town, over 3000 feet above sea level.
Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin. |
Botanical Garden and
Royal Lake(Pyi OoLwin) |
Day.5 Pyin Oo Lwin - Mandalay
After breakfast visit to Peikchin-Myaung natural cave, it is 15
miles from Pyin Oo Lwin, long spacious cave and Water Fall; 432
acres of Botanical Garden. Drive back to Mandalay.
Overnight in Mandalay. |
Bagan |
Day.6 Mandalay - Bagan
After breakfast early morning start of boat trip on the
Ayeyarwady River to Bagan by ferry boat. (about 12 hrs depending on
river conditions it might be taken longer.)
On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Bagan. |
TharaBar Gate |
Day.7 Bagan
Morning visit to Naung Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype
of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel with an
interesting features of mural paintings; Wetkyi - in Gubyaukkyi, a
temple with fine mural painting of Jataka Scenes; Htilominlo Temple,
noted for its pilaster carvings.
Afternoon tours to Ananda Temple an architectural masterpiece
resembling a Greek Cross and fine are; Archaeological Museum; Dhammayangyi, a massive temple with the finest brickwork; lacquer
craftsmen’s workshop; Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha image, a
captive king’s impression of life in prison. Sunset view of Bagan
from Shwesandaw Temple.
Overnight in Bagan. |
Mount Popa |
Day.8 Bagan-Mt.Popa-Meiktila
After breakfast drive to Kalaw, (300km - 8hrs). On the way visit
to Mount Popa. Enjoy the great scenic beauty of the countryside
along the road. Afternoon arrive at Kalaw, (once a favorite hill
station retreat for British administrative officials and their
families during the hot season in colonial period) a peaceful town
surrounded by pine woods.
Overnight in Kalaw. |
Shwe U Min Cave |
Day.9 Kalaw - Pindaya
After breakfast visit to Kalaw Market, proceed to Pindaya, about
48kilometre north of Kalaw. Visit Pindaya Lake and Pindaya Cave,
well-known for its countless Buddha images. Proceed to Nyaung Shwe
(port of Inle lake).
Overnight in Nyaung Shwe. |
Unique Leg-rowing |
Day.10 Nyaung Shwe - Inle Lake
Morning take the boat trip to Inle lake, famous for its unique
leg-rowers and scenic beauty. Highlights Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda,
wonderful floating gardens, floating market, Intha’s method of
fishing traditional hand weaving industry; and village life in the
Lake.
Overnight in Nyaung Shwe. |
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Day.11 Inle Lake - Taunggyi
Morning proceed to Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, through
picturesque landscape. Visit cheroot making industry, Hsu-taung-pye
(wish - fulfilling) Pagoda.
Overnight in Taunggyi.
Day.12 Taunggyi - Yangon
Morning visit to Taunggyi Market, where several hill tribes
shopping fresh vegetables and all sorts of regional products.
Transfer to Heho airport and fly to Yangon.
Transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Yangon. |
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Day.13 Yangon - Thanlyin - Yangon
After breakfast excursion to Thanlyin (Syriam), a former
settlement of Portuguese seamen, across the river from Yangon.
Highlights; Kyaik-Hmaw-Wun Pagoda surrounded by water, and Kyaik-Khauk Pagoda. Return to Yangon and visit to
Karaweik hall and
Royal Lake.
Overnight in Yangon. |
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Day.14 Yangon
Morning shopping at Bogyoke Aung San Market. Afternoon transfer
to Yangon Airport for departure flight.
(Tour End.)
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