BEST OF MYANMAR

Transfer to air port for Mandalay . And then  on the way visit to

Ava crosses 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. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Meal: None

Accommodation:  At Hotel

In the morning

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Mahagandayon Monastery where hundreds of young Novices (Sanga) studying Buddhist Literatures with strictly obeying rule and regulation of the Monastery according to Buddha teaching. In the afternoon, . 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.

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, Mingun Pahtotawgyi, and the world-renowned ringing Mingun Bell and Myatheintan Pagoda.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

After breakfast at hotel , trip to Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) .East of Mandalay, a one and half hour drive are the foothills of the Shan Plateau. Those seeking for escape from the sweltering heat of Mandalay, formerly known as Maymyo. Sightseeing places of interest are ;NationalKandawgyiPark, ChineseTemple, PweKauk Water fall, and PeikChinMyaungCave.Back to Mandalay and overnight at Mandalay.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

Today morning, 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. Mandalay Palace. Proceed to Bagan and overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

In the morning

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to airport for the flight to Bagan. Sightseeing includes visiting to the colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, KyansitthaUmin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes and Htilominlo Temple.

In the afternoon

After the must visit to lacquer ware workshop; continue to Manuha Temple; Nanphaya, the residence of Kind Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural master piece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colors paintings. Enjoy the breath taking sunset from ShwesandawPagoda.Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

In the morning

Have breakfast at hotel, then, start morning sightseeing with Lawkananda Pagoda; East and West PhetLeik with clay plaque Jataka scenes; Thatbyinnyu Temple; Shwegugyi Temple; Palace site and Tharaba Gate.

In the afternoon

Tour includes ApeyadanaTemplewith the paintings ofMahayana concept; Nagayon Temple; Archaeological Museum; DhamayangyiTemple, a massive Temple with finest brick work andMingalarZedito watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

In the morning

After breakfast at hotel, depart by road for Kalaw, a mountain resort town in the Southern Shan State. Enroute visit Mt.Popa, is considered the early font of power for the mystical world of the nats. Climb up Mt. Popa and view the surrounding area.

In the afternoon

Proceed to Kalaw. Overnight at hotel in Kalaw.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

In the morning, drive to Nyaung Shwe, start full day Inlelake sightseeing by boat visiting to Phaung DawOo Pagoda.

In the afternoon

Floating Gardens, Unique Leg-rowers, Traditional Fishing Method, Silk Weaving, Stilt House Villages on the lake and NgePeChaungMonastery.Overnight at hotel in Inle.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

In the morning

After breakfast at hotel, visit the Indein Pagoda is located near the Indein creek; it is narrow and has many twists and turns. Paddy fields around the creek receive water from the creek.

In the afternoon

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.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation:  At Hotel

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for Yangon.  Visit to Botahtaung Pagoda, Nanthida jetty and watch the traffic on the Yangon River. Here luxury cruise liners come to berth at this jetty quite often. Proceed to Yangon’s City center featuring Sule Pagoda and colonial buildings and National Museum.

In the afternoon

Afternoon tour; visit to Kaba Aye (World’s Peace) Pagoda, Mahapasana Cave and LawkaChantharArbayarLaba Muni Buddha Image (Kyauktawgyi) and White Elephant camp. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: at Hotel