Myanmar is located in South East Asia bordering the People’s Republic of
China on the North and North East, Laos on the East, Thailand on the South
East, Bangladesh on the West and India on the North West. It is also
strategically located between South Asia and South East Asia. More
interestingly, Myanmar is sandwiched between the two most populous nations in
the World– China and India. Bangladesh, 5 times smaller in size with a
population 3 times larger than Myanmar, is another of her neighbours. The
former, unlike Myanmar is not blessed with abundant natural resources, in
addition to which she has the misfortune to be battered by natural disasters
almost every year.
Arrive at Yangon
International Airport, welcome by our tour guide. Check in to hotel. Afternoon
tour of Yangon includes Karaweik Hall a Royal barge on the Royal Lake for photo
stop, Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha. Drive
in downtown visit China Town with the fruit market and Yangon’s city center
covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine
at the sunset. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Meal: None
Tour included: Private transportation with English speaking guide,
entrance fee, hotel accommodation.
Early morning
transfer to airport and fly to Bagan. For sightseeing includes visit to the
colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa,
Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand stone
decoration, Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes.
Visit to Myinkaba Village and observe the process of Traditional Lacquer ware
Industry one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts, Ananda Temple, an
architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple with four impressive
standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu Temple, the highest temple in Bagan,
Dhammayangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Enjoy a sunset at
some nice area where available places, one of the ancient temples in Bagan or
at view mount area. Overnight
at hotel in Bagan.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour included: Private transportation with English speaking guide,
entrance fee, hotel accommodation.
After breakfast at
hotel, transfer to airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to
Mahaganday on Monastery where hundreds of young Novice (Sanga) studying
Buddhist Literatures with strictly obeying rule and regulation of the Monastery
according to Buddha teaching. In the afternoon, cross the small river by ferry
boat to make joyful excursion by horse cart at Ava (Innwa); it was one of
ancient Myanmar capitals before British annexation in 1885. Next, proceed to
Sagaing Hill, which is perhaps the living center of Buddhist faith in Myanmar
today. Hillsides are dotted with numerous Pagodas and Monasteries. Continue to
visit Khaungmudaw Pagoda. Then, transfer back to U-Beinbridge and enjoy sunset
before going back to Hotel.
Overnight at hotel
in Mandalay
Meal: Breakfast
Tour
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, hotel accommodation
Have breakfast at
hotel. Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit
Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. Visit to Settawya Pagoda,
MingunPahtotawgyi, and the world renowned ringing Mingun Bell and Myatheintan
Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a large
Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Shwenandaw Monastery
(Golden Palace)noted for its exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as
the world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures.
MandalayPalace and in the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay
Meal: Breakfast
Tour
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, hotel accommodation
After breakfast at
hotel, fly to Inle Lake. After that, commence full day Inlelake sightseeing by
boat starting visit to PhaungDawOo Pagoda, Floating Gardens, Unique Leg-rowers,
Traditional Fishing Method, Silk Weaving, Stilt House Villages on the lake
andNgePeChaung Monastery. Overnight at hotel in Inle.
Meal: Breakfast
Tour
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide, entrance fee, hotel accommodation
After breakfast at
hotel, visit the Indein Pagoda is located near the Indein creek; it is narrow
and has many twist and turns. Paddy fields around the creek receive water from
the creek. Here our beat start venturing into a small canal and pass through
the beautiful scenery on the way to Pa O Hill tribe village. After visiting the
local market, we enjoy walk to the very impressive ruins containing hundred
ancient pagodas, some of which are hidden in the lush vegetation and overnight
at hotel in Inle. Then, transfer to airport for the flight back to Yangon.
Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at
hotel, start morning shopping at Treasure, Gems and Handicrafts shops. Visit to
Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market where you can buy many souvenirs (Please note:
Market is closed on Mondays and public holidays). And then transfer to airport
for departure
Meal: Breakfast
Tour
included: Private transportation with
English speaking guide.
