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TEMPLES OF BURMA (MYANMAR)
(7 Days/ 6 Nights)
DAY1 YANGON
Arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight.
DAY
2 YANGON-BAGAN
Transfer to the airport for departure to Bagan by AM 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 Gubyaukkyi Temple with
fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes, Hitlominio 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 of 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 Ayeyarwaddy 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 'Nats'. You can climb Mt. Popa by a covered walkway to
reach the complex of pagodas at the summit.
Afternoon sightseeing tour including 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
continuation of tour to ancient capital Amarapura, 1 Kilometres
south of Mandalay and to study traditional silk weaving industry,
Bagaya monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images,
Mahagandayon monastery; one of the largest monasteries, and 1.2
kilometres long U Bein Teak Bridge. Early afternoon drive to the
jetty and then, take a ferry boat to reach Inwa, one of the ancient
capitals of Myanmar Kings, touring by horsecart is fascinating to
see some old typical monasteries and a watch tower. Crossing Inwa
Bridge over the Ayeyarwady River to picturesque Sagaing Hill; a
retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries.
Transfer to the hotel for 2 nights.
DAY5
MANDALAY-MINGUN
Morning excursion to Mingun; 11 Kilometres up river from Mandalay on
the western bank of the Ayeyawady 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 in Myanmar. A 45 minutes boat trip to
Mingun is very pleasant with plenty of activities along the river
Morning tour includes Shwe Inbin monastery, an excellent specimen of
Myanmar wooden architecture.
Afternoon visit to famous Mahamuni Pagoda; traditional handicraft
workshops such as: gold leaves hammering, marble and wood-carving.
Proceed to Shwenandaw Monastery; fine specimen of Myanmar wood
carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda;,knowi> as the World's Biggest Book as
well as the World's heaviest Book for its marble slabs of Buddhist
scriptures, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda; a large Buddha image carved out of a
single block of marble. Sunset at Mandalay Hill.
DAY
6 MANDALAY-YANGON
Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Yangon.
Afternoon tour includes Bogyoke Aung San Market, 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 7 YANGON-BKK
Morning tour of Yangon visit to magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda; a
towering landmark of Yangon, Chaukhtatkyi; a colossal reclining
Buddha; Karaweik Hall; a royal barge on the Kandawgyi Lake; National
Museum which depicts the history and the culture of Myanmar.
Transfer to Yangon Airport for the departure flight in the
afternoon.
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FESTIVALS IN BURMA ( MYANMAR
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