of 19th century, Nan
Myint Tower-27 meter masonry high is declined due to the
earthquake in 1811, Bargayar Monastery-well known for its
wood carving with 267 teak pillars. Come back to Amarpaura
and enjoy the sunset by crossing over U Bein Bridge. Overnight
in Mandalay.
Optional Dinner with blessing.
Day 05 Leisure in Mandalay.
Flight to Bagan.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Leisure on your own. Transfer
to the airport for the flight Bagan. Upon arrival, transfer and
check in at the hotel. Overnight in Bagan.
Optional Unique Experience.
Day 06 Drive to Mt.Popa
(50 km, 02:00 hrs).
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mt.Popa-an extinct
volcano which is known as “Home of the Spirits” and observe
the life of rural area on the way such as producing the palm
sweets. We may stop several places for making the photos and
knowing the countryside. Climb up 777 steps to reach of top
of Mt.Popa cliff temple and enjoy the landscapes. Come down
and transfer to hotel. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight
at Popa Mountain Resort ****
Day 07 Sightseeing Bagan
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Back to Bagan and checkin
at the hotel. Visit local market, where we can understand
the daily life of local people, the Shwezigon Pagoda-the
glory of Bagan, which was built over 900 years ago, the
Htilominlo Temple-the best pilaster carving, the
Nathtaukkyaung Monastery-monastery made of teak wood
at the bank of the river, the Ananda Temple-the masterpiece
of Bagan, the Gubyaukgyi Temple-the best mural paintings
of 11th century, the Manuha Temple-huge Buddha Images
in standing and reclining positions, the Dhamayangyi
Temple-the biggest and the finest brickworks temple in
Bagan, the Sulamani Temple-the 12th century temple, which
is proud for its colourful wall paintings, the lacquerware
workshop-the unique of Bagan, etc. Finally, enjoy the sunset
on top of a pagoda or temple. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 08 Flight to Heho.
Drive to Pindaya
(63 km, 02:00 hours).
Proceed to Inle
(97 km, 02:30 hours)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for
the flight to Heho. Drive to Pindaya and enjoy the marvelous
landscapes of hilly region with vegetables plantation,
terrace-landing cultivation, etc. Visit the Pindaya Caves-houses
8094 Buddha Images cast in lacquer, wood, stone, alabaster,
etc, umbrella workshop, which is made of pulp. Proceed
to Inle and on the way, visit Shweyanpye Monasterytypical
Shan Monastery, made of wood which is about 500
years old and its pagoda-there are over 700 small Buddha
Images in niches fully painted traditionally by Shan people.
Check in at the hotel and overnight.
Day 09 Excursion Inle
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake.
Visit In Thein pagodas in ruins covered by trees and busheswhich
are supposed to be old about 500 years, floating
gardens, floating villages, Lotus-petal robe weaving looms,
Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda-the most venerable pagoda on the
lake, which houses 05 images of Buddha completely gilded,
In Paw Khon village to observe the silk weaving, jumping
cats monastery, etc. Overnight.
Optional Dinner with paper lanterns flowing down.
Day 10 Flight to Yangon. Sightseeing & departure.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for
the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to Bogyoke market-
the biggest one in Yangon. In the evening, transfer to
Yangon International Airport for the departure flight.
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