Introduction Places of interest Tour Itineraries

YANGON: Formerly Rangoon, Yangon is the capital city and gateway to Myanmar (formerly Burma). Always green with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon is known as the "Garden City of the East". King Alaungpaya founded it on the site of a small sttlement called Dagon when he conquered Lower Myanmar in 1755. The name Yangon means, "End of Strife". Towering over the city of Yangon is the magnificent gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda.

BAGO (PEGU): An ancient capital of the 15^th Century Mon Kingdom, Bago is one of the richest archaeological sites in Myanmar. It is situated 80 km from Yangon and is a two-hour drive through the countryside.

THANLYIN (SYRIAM): Thanlyin is 45 minutes by ferry across the Bago river or about 30 minutes ride from Yangon by car by train across Thanlyin bridge. Thanlyin was an important trading center in the 17^th Century under the Portuguese. Palaces of interest include Old Portuguese buildings, Kyaikkhauk Pagoda and Yele Pagoda on a small island at Kyauktan.

MANDALY: Founded in 1857 as the capital by King Mindon, Mandalay remained the capital city of the Konbaung, Myanmar's last dynasty. The Mandalay Palace still boasts of finely built palace walls and a beautiful moat surrounding this fortress. Moreover, Mandalay is not only and important city for Burmese culture, but the principle centre for Buddhism studies in Myanmar. Mandalay's monasteries and pagodas are of great religious significance to all Myanmars.

SAGAING: The ancient capital of Sagaing lies 21-km southwest of Mandalay on the West Bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river. The Sagaing Hill offer famous religious retreats where monks and nuns go for study and mediation on over 400 monasteries. Nearby is Ywataung Village known for its silver craftsmen?

AMARAPURA: Situated about 11km south of Mandalay, Amarapura is an ancient capital of the Konbaung Dynasty. Palaces of interest include the Patodawyi Pagoda, U Bein Bridge (1,208 m long), silk and cotton workshops and Maha Gandayon Monastery.

MINGUN: About 11km upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river in Mingun. It is noted for the Mingun Paya, a huge unfinished pagoda and a gigantic 90-ton bell - the largest ringing bell in the world. The 45-minute boat trip to Mingun is a very pleasant way to see the life along the Ayeyarwaddy River.

BAGAN (PAGAN): The temples, stupas and pagodas of Bagan are the most impressive relics of the first period of the Myanmar greatness. Situated on the eastern band of the Ayeyarwaddy rive, Bagan covers more than 42 sqkm. More popularity known as the "City of 4 Million Pagodas". Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia.

MT. POPA: A one hour drive from Bagan on the road to Mandalay rises 1520 mt into the sky. Climbing summit treks about 30 minutes and you can visit the shrine, dedicated to the worship of "Nats " (spirits). There is a great panoramic view.

INLE LAKE: Inle Lake is situated 1320 m above sea level and is surrounded by the beautiful mountain of Shan State. A 34-km drive from Taunggyi, Inle Lake is well known for its floating villages and gardens, colourful markets and the native Intha people whose one-legged rowers compete each year during the Phaung-Daw-Oo Festal in October.

TAUNGGYI : Taunggyi, the capital city of Shan State in the eastern part of Myanmar, is bustling centre for business and trade and is known for its pleasant climate. It is over 1,400 meters above sea level so it is cool the whole year round and the area is colorful with lovely flowers, pine trees and green orchards. This makes Taunggyi an ideal place for holidaymakers during the summer moths.

KALAW: Kalaw, which lies about 71 km west of Taunggyi, is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and forests. There are several interesting hill tribes. These people are known for their very colourful costumes and friendly faces.

PINDAYA: Situated about 45 km north of Kalwa, Pindaya is a peaceful town famous for its caves in which thousands of centuries - old Buddha images are seated. The road from Kalaw to Pindaya passes through a countryside of Magnivicent scenic beauty.

KAYAIKHITIYO (THE GOLDEN ROCK: Kayaikhitiyo Pagoda is located about 160 km from Yangon. Rising 1,100 meters above sea level, this small golden stupa stands on the top of a huge gold gilded boulder. This small "Golden Rock" is precariously perched on the edge of the hill and is a place of important pilgrimage for Buddhists.

MAWAMYINE (MOULMEIN): Places of interest in this area include Setse Beach; and Thanyuzayat where the cemetery for World War II Allied soldiers is located.

MRAUK-U: The ruins of Mrauk- U are located up the Kaladan river, about 80 km north of Sittwe, and is the present day capital Rakhine Sate. It's an ancient capital founded by the Rakhine King Minzaqmun is 1433. Unlike the temples of Bagan, Muauk-U's ruins are constructed with stone rather than traditional bricks.

VISA: A visa is required in advance, an Entry Visa for Package Tourist is valid for 28 days. Tourist who will be travelling to Myanmar on package tour should present a copy of the tour confirmation of travel arrangements along with the visa application to any Myanmar Embassy. Holders or this visa need not exchange US$ 300.00 to Foreign Exchange Certificates (FEC) 300.00 upon arrival at Yangon International Airport.

AIRPORT TAX: Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 6.00.

TOUR: FTT-E01: YONGON TOUR

(3 Nights / 4 Days)

Day 01: Arrive Yangon airport and transfer to hotel afternoon at leisure. Evening visit to the Scwedagaon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 02: Visit Bago's Swhwemawdaw Pagoda, Kalyanni Sima Ordination Hall, shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha and Bago Market. Htaukkyat Allied War Cemetery, Yangon's Jaba Aye Pagoda, Maha Pasana guha Cave, Buddhist Art Museum and Meditation Center. Overnight at Yangon.

Day 03: TOUR FTT-E02: YANGON- MANDALAY- BAGAN- YANGON TOUR

(7 Nights / 8 Days)

Day 01: Arrive Yangon airport and transfer to hotel with afternoon at leisure. Evening visit to the Scwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 02: Yangon's Chaukhtatkyi-the Reclining Buddha, Meditation Center, Karaweik Hall and Royal Barge on the Kandawgyi Royal Lake, Sule Pagoda, National Museum and Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market. Evening transfer to the Yangon railway station for overnight train to Mandalay. Overnight at train.

Day 03: Arrive Mandalay railway station and transfer to hotel for breakfast, Mahamuni Pagoda, Eindawya Pagoda, Shwe Inbin Monastery and Zeycho Market. Mandalay Toyal Palace Moat, traditional silk weaving and handicrafts workshops, Shwenandaw ( Golden Palace) Monasstedry, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Kyauktawhyi Pagoda and Mandalay Hill, Overnight at Mandalay.

Day 04: Amarapura's Bagaya monastery, U Bein Wooden bridge and cotton and silk longyi weaving workshops. Cress the Ayeyarwaddy River over the Inwa (Ava) bridge to the Kaungmudaw pagoda, Sagaing hills and Ywataung village, known for its silver craftsmen. Visit Mandalay's traditional handicraft workshops for marble work, gold leaf and tapestry, overnight at Mandalay.

Day 05: Morning departure by read for Bagan (6hrs drive). Visit Mt. Popa and its sanctuary at the summit. Arrive Bagan for evening sunset Bagan's Bupaya Pagoda on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River or optional early morning departure by Local River ferry to Bagan (subject to availability) with sunset on board while cursing along the Ayeyarwaddy river. Overnight at Bagan.

Day 06: Nyung Oo Market, Pagodas Shwezigon, Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi, Htilominlo, Khay Min Ga. Kyansttha Umin and the Tharaba Gate. Temples and Pagodas - Seinnyet Nyima Ahma. Nagayone, Apeyadana, Manuha, Nanpaya, Mingalazedi, Myinkaba, Gubyaukkyi, Soemingyi monastery, local lacquerware workshops and Myinkaba village. Overnight on the train.

Day 07: Temples and Pagodas- Lawkahteikpan, Shwesandaw, Shinpin Thalyaung, Dhammayangyi, Ananda, Thatbyinnyu and Ananda monastery. Travelers who came to Bagan by river ferry will visit Mt. Popa and its sanctuary at the summit on the way to Thazi. Afternoon drive to Thazi (3 1/2 hrs) and transfer to overnight train to Yangon. Overnight at train.

Day 08: Arrive Yangon railway station and transfer to restaurant for breakfast and refreshments. Visit Kaba Aye pagoda, Maha Pasana Guha cave and Buddhist Art Museum. Transfer to Yangon airport for departure flight.

TOUR: FTT: -E03: YANGON - MANDALAY- BAGAN - KALAW- PINDAYA - INLE LAKE- TAUNGGYI - YANGON TOUR

(9 Nights /10 Days)

Day 01: Arrive Yangon airport and transfer to hotel with afternoon at leisure. Evening visit to the Shwedagon pagoda. Overnight at Yangon.

Day 02: Yangon's Cahukhtatkyi - the Reclining Buddha, Meditation Center, Karaweit Hall and Royal Barge on the Kandawgyi Toyal Lake. Sule Pagoda, National Museum and Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) mMarket. Evening transfer from your hotel to Yangon railway station. Overnight at train to Mandalay (14hrs).

Day 03: Arrive Mandalay railway station and transfer to hotel for breaakfast. Mahamuni Pagoda, Eindawya Pagoda, Shwe Inbin Monastery ad Zeycho market. Mandalay Royal Palace Moat, traditional silk weaving and handicrafts workshops, Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda and Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandaalay.

Day 04: Aamarapura's Bagaya Monastery, U Bein Wooden Bridge and silk and cotton longyi weaving workshop. Cross the Ayeyarwaddy River the Inwa (Ava) Bridge to the Kaungmudaw Pagoda, Sagaing Hills and Ywataung Village, known for its silver craftsmen. Visit Mandalay's traditional handicraft workshops for marble work, gold leaf and tapestry. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 05: Morning departure by road for Bagan (6 hours drive). Visit Mt. Popa and sanctuary at the summit. Arrive for evening sunset at Bagan's Bupaya Pagoda in the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy river or optional early morning departure by local river ferry to Bagan ( Subject to availability) with sunset in board while cruising along the Ayeyarwaddy river. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 06: Temples and Pagodas- Mingalazedi, Gawdawpalin, Shwezigon, Kyansittha Umin, Wetkyi- in Gubyaukkyi, Htilominlo, Anand, Thatbyinnyu, the Tharba Gate and lacquerware workshops. Temples and Pagodas - Lawkahteikpan, Shwesandaw, Shinpin Thalyaung. Myinkaba village, Mahuha, Nanpaya and Lawkananda at sunset. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 07: Morning departure by road for Kalaw (8 hours drive). Travelers who come to Bagan by river ferry shall visit Mt. Popa and sanctuary at the summit on the way to Meikhtila. Scenic drive to Kalaw, a Pine - clad hill station. Overnight in Kalaw.

Day 08: Scenic drive from Kalaw through the hills to Pindaya. Visit the Pindaya Caves and Lake. Drive to Taunggyi and visit the colorful market, cheroot making workshop and Hsu- Taung - Pyay (wish fulfilling) Pagoda. Overnight in Nyaung Shw near Inle Lake.

Day 09: Inle Lake excursion by boat to the unique one - legged rowers, Phaung- Daw- Oo Pagoda, floating markets and gardens, traditional weaving workshops and village life on the lake. Afternoon transfer to Thazi for overnight train to Yangon.

Day 10: Arrive Yangon Railway Station and transfer to restaurant for breakfast and refreshments. Visit Kaba Aya Pagoda, Maha Pasana Guha Cave and Buddhist Art Museum. Transfer to Yangon Airport for departure flight.

TOUR: FTT-E04: YANGON-MANDALAY - PYIN U LWIN - BAGAN - KALAW - YANGON TOUR

(13 Nights / 14 Days)

Day 01: Arrive Yangon airport and transfer to hotel with afternoon at leisure. Evening visit to the Shwedagon pagoda. Overnight at Yangon.

Day 02: Yangon's Cahukhtatkyi- the Reclining Buddha, Meditation Cenre, Karaweik Hall and Royal Barge on the Kandawgyi Royal Lake. Sule Pagoda, National Museum and Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market. Evening transfer from your hotel to Yanaagon railway station. Overnight at train to Mandalay (14 hrs).

Day 03: Arrive Mandalay railway station and transfer to hotel for breakfast. Mahamuni Pagoda, Eindawya pagoda, Shwe Inbin Monastery ad Zecho market. Mandalay Royal Palace Moat, traditional silk weaving and handicrafts workshops, Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda and Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 04: Amarapura's Bagaya Monastery, U Bein Wodden Bridge and silk and cotton longyi weaving workshops. Cross the Ayeyarwaddy river the Inwa (Ava) Bridge to the Kaungmudaw Pagoda, Sagaing Hills and Ywataung Village, known for its silver craftsmen. Visit Mandalay's traditional handicraft workshops for marble work, gold leaf and tapestry. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 05: Scenic two hour drive up to Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo), a hill station 1100 meters above sea level. Transfer to hotel. Forest Museum, Peikchin Mayaung cave, Pwe Kauk waterfalls and the Botanical Garden. Overnight at Pyin Y Lwin.

Day 06: Morning visit market and return to Mandalay. Transfer to hotel. Excursion by boat to Mingun village visiting Mingun's famous 90 ton bell, Mingun pagoda, Myatheindan pagoda and Satawya pagoda. Overnight at Mandalay.

Day 07: Morning departure by road for Bagan (6 hours drive). Visit Mt. Popa and sanctuary at the summit. Arrive for evening sunset at Bagan's Bupaya Pagoda in the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy river or optional early morning departure local river ferry to Bagan (Subject to availability) with sunset in board while cruising along the Ayeyarwaddy river. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 08: Nayung Oo Market, Pagodas -Shwezigon, Wetkyi - in Gubyaukkyi, Htilominol, Khay Min Ga, Kyansittha Umin, and the Tharaba gate. Seinnyet Nivima Ahma, Magayone, Apeyadana, Mahuhu, Nanpayaa, Mingalazedi, Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi, Ssoemingyi monastery, local lacquerware workshops and Myinkaba village. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 09: Temples and Pagodas - Lawkahteikpan, Shwesandaw, Shinpin Thalyaung, Dhammanyangyi, Ananda, Thatbyinnyu and Ananda monastery. Sulamuni, Sinbyushin, Lemyethnar, Anandapyinnya and Minnanthu monastery. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 10: Morning departure by road for Kalaw (8 hours drive). Travelers who came to Bagan by river ferry shall visit Mt. Popa and sanctuary at the summit on the way to Meikhtila. Scenic drive to Kalaw, a Pine - clad hill station. Overnight in Kalaw.

Day 11: Scenic drive from Kalaw through the hills to Pindaya. Visit the Pindaya Caves and Lake. Drive to Taunggyi and visit the colorful market, cheroot making

Day 12: Inle Lake excursion by boat to see the unque one legged rowers, Phaung - Daw- Oo Pagoda, floating markets and gardens, traditional weaving workshops and village life on the lake. Afternoon transfer to Thazi for overnight train to Yangon. Overnight on train.

Day 13: Arrive Yangon Railway station and transfer to restaurant for breakfast and refreshments. Syriam's Kyaik- mhawwunm Yele pagoda and Kyaik- khauk pagoda, Yangon's Chinatown, the fruit market and the Botataung pagoda. Overnight at Yangon.

Day 14: Visit Kaba Aye Pagoda, Maha Pasana Guha Cave and Buddhist Art Museum. Transfer to Yangon Airport for departure flight.