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ESSENTIAL BURMA (MYANMAR)
(9 Days/ 8 Nights)

DAY 1 YANGON
Arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight. Full day touring in Yangon includes magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda; a towering landmark of Yangon, Chaukhtatkyi; a colossal reclining Buddha, Karaweik Hall; a royal barge on the Kandawgyi Lake, Na tional Museum which depicts the history and the culture of Myanmar

DAY 2 YANGON-BAGAN
Transfer to the airport for departure to Bagan by A.M flight and transfer to the hotel for 2 nights. Continue visit to Nyaung-Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda; a solid cylindrical structure that forms the prototype of Myanmar Stupas, Kyansittha Umin; a tunnel with an interesting feature of paintings, Wetkyi-in Gyhbytiukkyi Temple with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes, Hitlominlo Temple; a double storied structure known for its frieze and pilaster molding and Archaeological Museum.
In the afternoon visit to Ananda Temple, which contains Gothic Arches and stone sculptures of exquisite workmanship, Ananda Okkyaung; a brick monastery with 18th century mural paintings, lacquer-ware industry, Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi; an early style temple with mural paintings, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images; a representation for the physical discomfort and mental distress of the captive King of Thaton; Nanpaya, an early style temple with the finest stone carvings, Mingalazedi Pagoda; the last stupa built before the Mongols invasion and sunset at Bupaya Pagoda; standing on the bank of the Ayeyarwady River.

DAY 3 BAGAN-MT. POPA
Morning visit nearby Mt, Popa about 60km southeast of Bagan, an extinct volcano and a lot of shrines dedicated to animistic spirits known as TSTats'. You can climb Mt. Popa by a covered walkway to reach the complex of pagodas at the summit.
Afternoon sightseeing tours in South Eastern and Southern part of Bagan featuring between 11th and 13th century temples. Nandamanya, Thambula and Laymyetna, noted for their fine mural paintings, Payathonzu with mural paintings of Mahayanist character; Sulamani and Damayangyi, a massive temple with the finest brickwork. East and West Petleik Pagodas with interesting terra-cotta plaques and Lawkananda; a Pyu-style on the bank of Ayeyarwaddy River.

DAY 4 BAGAN-MANDALAY
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay by A.M flight and continue tour includes ancient capital Amarapura; 11 Kilometres south of Mandalay, Highlight; Bagaya monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images and Buddhist's scriptures on palmleaves, Mahagan dayon monastery; one of the largest monasteries and 1.2 kilometres long U Bein Wooden Bridge. Afternoon drive over Inwa Bridge across the Ayeyarwady River to picturesque Sagaing Hill; a retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries, visit silversmith workshop and pottery. Transfer to the hotel in Mandalay for 2 nights.

DAY 5 MANDALAY-MINGUN
Morning excursion to Mingun, 11 Kilometres upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, home of the largest intact bell in the world-as well as unfinished pagoda sometimes described as the biggest pile of bricks on earth and Myatheindan Pagoda; one of the prettiest pagodas inMyanmar. A 45 minutes boat trip to Mingun is very pleasant with plenty of life on the river to see. Shwe Inbin monastery, an excellent specimen of Myanmar wooden architecture.
Mandalay afternoon tour to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, traditional handicraft workshops: gold leaves hammering, marble and wood-carvings. Shwenandaw Monastery, fine specimen of Myanmar wood-carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda; known as the World's Biggest Book as well as the World's heaviest Book for its marble stabs of Buddhist scriptures, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda; a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble.Sunset at Mandalay Hill.

DAY 6 MANDALAY-HEHO-PINDAYA
Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Heho by A.M flight and proceeding to Pindaya, a small quiet town about 11/2 hr drive from Heho. By driving along one can enjoy a great scenic beauty of the country side. Highlight; Pindaya Cave, well-known for its countless Buddha images in different sizes. Transfer to the hotei for overnight.

DAY 7 PINDAYA-INLAY LAKE
It takes two and half hours drive to Nyaung Shwe and excursion to Inlay Lake, famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty. Tour Highlight; Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, wonderful floating gardens, floating market, native method of fishing, weaving village of Inpawkhon and village life on the lake. Transfer to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 8 HEHO-YANGON
Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Yangon.
Afternoon tour includes Bogyoke Aung San Market; famous shopping center in Myanmar, Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda, Maha Passana Guha Cave where the sixth Buddhist Synod took place.
Proceed to Botataung Pagoda; a famous landmark of Yangon's waterfront, Maha Bandoola Park with Independence Monument, Sule Pagoda; a beautiful octagonal golden stupa in the heart of the city. Arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 9 YANGON
Transfer to Yangon Airport for the departure flight.

 

 

HOT DESTINATIONS

  Yangon
  Bagan
  Mandalay
  Inlay
  Kyaing Tong
  Mrauk Oo

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