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Yangon / Bagan / Mandalay / Pindaya /Inle Lake / Yangon
10-Day / 9-Night
Highlights:
All the way around Burma by the name sake of the
Golden Land takes you to the most overall impression onto Burma from the foot to
the head covering the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame; Bagan
Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour
mural paintings - Ananda Temple; Mt. Popa, the city of Immortality Amarapura, Mingun, Heho
on the Shan plateau; peaceful Inle lake and more.
Details Itinerary:
Day 1. Yangon
Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your
local tour guide and transferred to your hotel to drop
off you luggage. If you arrived by mid day flight, we
may proceed for lunch. After lunch, a walk through
“downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial
architecture from the British times, and high-rises
built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in
the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre.
Late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of
Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred
places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with
gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and
rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the
sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in
this “Golden Land”. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2. Yangon – Bagan by flight
This morning we head for the airport to get the early
morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and depart
for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan
Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive
exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market;
Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with
exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo
Temple.
In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware
workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King
Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of
King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece
and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour
mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one
of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 3. Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan
This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan
(optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After
breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km
south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of
Nats (spirits) - a collection of 37 magical spirits both
feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat
museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted
from teak. It's time to climb for 777 steps to the
summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive )
for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the
Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain.
After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way
back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn
the regional product as well as to watch the collection
of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to
brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 4. Bagan –
Mandalay by flight
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U airport
for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at Mandalay
airport, drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city
of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a
famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries,
two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman
Lake and observe the lunch process of thousand of monks
who take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total
silence. Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel.
After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of
Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like Buddha
image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that
make her to be the best place to see all the traditional
arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making
work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by
hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace
grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest
book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the
Buddha's Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for
its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view
of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Mandalay – Mingun - Inwa(Ava) – Mandalay
After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty
for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to
visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as
the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick counterpart of
pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest
bell in the world are the most prominent religious
heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the
best representation of the Universe, will refresh your
tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay. After lunch,
drive to Ava, 30-minute to the south of Mandalay, was
known in the west as the Kingdom of Ava. Stop by a
tributary and cross it with a ferry. Travel by pony-cart
around Ava to Nanmyint leaning tower which gives a
birds' eye view of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River; Bagaya
wooden monastery; Aungmyaybonza Monastery made of brick
and stucco. Though the Royal Palace has gone, the
Pagodas, Temples and Monasteries still remain. Return
drive to Mandalay and see the silversmith work place on
our way back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in
Mandalay.
Day 6. Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya by flight & car
After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho
on the Shan plateau. Upon arrival, transfer by road to
Pindaya (60km) about 90 minutes drive. After check in at
hotel, make an excursion to the caves which houses over
8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes, made from teak,
lacquer, marble, alabaster and cement. In the afternoon,
explore the district for it's famous traditional paper &
umbrella making home base cottage industry. Overnight at
the hotel in Pindaya.
Day 7. Pindaya – Inle Lake
After breakfast at hotel, we are transferring by road
to Inle Lake. We have a leisurely morning to make our
way down into the Inle basin and by “long-tail” boat out
across the lake to our Hotel right on the Inle Lake. In
the afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting
villages and sampling the spectacular array of
traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique method
locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their own
style of fishing, floating farms and gardens and a
handloom weaving cottage with its own showroom. You will
visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses the five most
revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State.
Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.
Day 8. Inle Lake boat excursions
After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market
which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to
watch the daily life of the minorities and their
activities. Continue our excursion by motorized boat to
Indein pagoda complex, in the south-west of the lake.
The boat leaves the lake and enters a narrow canal with
a beautiful natural environment to continue to a small
Pa O tribe village. From the village, follow an old
covered path to a 13th century monastery and the very
impressive ruins of hundreds of ancient pagodas, some
hidden in the vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top
of the hill offers breathtaking views over the
surrounding mountains and down to the valley and the
lake in the far distance. Return to your hotel and
overnight at the hotel.
Day 9. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon by flight
We are heading back down country today to return to
the airport at Heho for our flight to Yangon. Our route
takes us back to Heho and down the escarpment to
Nyaung-Shwe for a busy local market. Check in at airport
and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, check in at hotel.
In the afternoon, we plan to visit by car to Karaweik, a
royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the
“pilgrims” causeway across the Royal Lake with stunning
views of Schwedagon Pagoda and visit the Bogyoke Aung
San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping.
Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 10. Departure Yangon
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to
Yangon International airport for your return
international departure flight.
Price in US$
per person: US$
Service includes:
- Hotel accommodation with twin room
basic (all night including breakfast)
- All transfer & sightseeing by air
conditioned car with driver service.
- Domestic flight tickets as
mentioned in the programme.
- Entrance fees according
to itinerary
- English Speaking as mentioned in
the itinerary
Service excludes:
- International flight
- Visa fee
- Airport Tax (USD 10 per person)
- Meal (lunch/Dinner) according to
the itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expense
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