X mas and Happy New Year Holiday Trip To MYANMAR TOUR

[Moe Lay]

Day 1 …….Arrival Yangon (guided tour with private car) Meet you at Yangon airport and transfer to hotel. Arrived by morning or evening ,Tour Yangon if time permits. We will give welcome postcard &map of Myanmar. We would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long flight. Over night at Yangon

Day 2….. Yangon – Bago - Golden Rock Yangon –Bago (by car 80 Km) , Yangon – Golden Rock ( by car 160 km) On the way memorial service at 2nd world war, common wealth soldiers cemetery Htauk Kyant. Bago ancient capital of the Mon King’s of the 14th to 16th centure. Bago sight seeing :kyoik Pun Pagoda (4 Buddha images) .Shwe Thea Lyung Reclining Buddha (55 meters ) ,Shwe Maw daw Pagoda, Ordination Hall ,Kam Bow za Thadi Palace ( Reconstruction ) After lunch to the Golden Rock) Over night at Kin Pun Village.

Day 3…..Golden Rock= Kyaik Hti Yo – Taungoo (By car 6 Hrs ) At morning take a special truck to the middle camp and walk on tour to the Golden Rock. It stands on a gilded boulder precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 3615 feet above sealevel. we will meet many local people, monks who are going around the mountain to receive offering foods and some hermits who made meditation in the deep jungle. There are many legends about the pagoda and Nat (Spirit Gods) shrines along the way from the base camp to the pagoda. There is also a popular belief that a person gains in wealth every time he climbs the hill. It is a test of one's endurance and is very exhilarating once a person has reached the summit. The season of pilgrimage is from October to May. coach has to stop at Base camp. Open truck which is normally used for hilly track up to "Yathae Hill",it take about 45 minutes, walk about 2 Km to the top of the pagoda. It can also reach by trekking from the base camp. Porters and palanquins are available to carry luggage and pilgrims who are too old or weak. 6 hours driving that does not include stops and sightseeing along the way to Taungoo.Over night at Taungoo.. 

Day 4 ……..Taungoo - Kalaw (by Car 8 hrs) On the way, you may observe the natural landscapes and the ways of life of rural areas. The way can be observe an ELEPHANT CAMP. The way will be the beauty sceneries on mountains and other half is flat and better road. Kalaw is cool hill station and there has many of the Tudor –style house and English garden of colonial days remains. Kalaw market ,tea leave plantations.The scenic beauty of Shan.Over night at Kalaw.

Day5….. Kalaw-Pindaya ( By Car 48 km, 1:30 Hrs ) Kalaw-Pindaya by car. After breakfast, trekking to Kalaw surrounding area and visit the hill villages in their colorful costumes. Drive to the small quiet town Pindaya enjoying the great scenic beauty of the country side along the road to Pindaya.Pindaya Lake and Pindaya cave, 8094 Buddha Images, well-known for its countless Buddha images. Enjoy also the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya through picturesque landscapes. Visit bamboo- umbrella domestic workshop as well. Pindaya Cave excursion. Over night at Nyung Shwe (Inle) 

Day 6 ………Inle Lake Excursion Excursion around Inle Lake by private boat to Inle Lake Visiting to the following places like unique leg rowers and scenic beauty ,floating gardens,Floating village,Inle and Inn Dein Pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes, fishing canoes using special methods for fishing and collecting seaweed, stilt cottages, Monasteries, lakebed mud etc.. to make floating gardens Visit Well know Nga Pa Chaung ( Jumping Cat) Monastery and Silver smith factory. Cheroot making factory ,Boat making carpentry work shop,lotus petal robe and silk weaving looms at Inn Paw Khone village, Visit the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda.Glass Pagodas, Sight seeing by long tail boat on this magical and unique shallow lake.High lights include the boatmen with their one leg rowing style. Back to Nyaung Shwe, you will pass through some villages art & craft works to enjoy life on the lake. Over Night at Nyung Shwe (Inle).

Day 7 …..Inle – Mandalay (By Car 8 Hrs ) On the way, you may observe the natural landscapes and the ways of life of rural areas.The way will be the beauty sceneries on mountains and other half is flat and better road. Arrive Mandalay in the evening. Sunset from Mandalay hill. Over night at Mandalay

Day 8 …….Mandalay Cross a short boat ride to Mingun 1 hour along the Ayeyarwaddy river.During the river cruise,we may enjoy the fascinating landscapes of the river as well as the daily life of the people living along the Ayeyarwaddy to observe the way of living along majestic Ayeyarwaddy river. The world third largest 90 ton Mingun Bell. Now Mingun Bell is biggest one in the world. Huge and unfinished Mingun Pagoda. Home for ages, and The finest architecture Mya Thein Dan Pagoda Return to Mandalay, visit Mandalay market, Stroll around the foot of Mandalay Hill ,Shwe Nan Daw golden teak monastery and the largest book of Buddha’s teaching 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scripture, Kuthodaw Pagoda made of marble. The finest of wood carving, traditional handicraft work shops such as ,gold leaves beating. Finally enjoy the sunset on top of Mandalay Hill where we can admire the beauty. Over night at Mandalay. 

Day 9……..Innwa , Sagaing Hill , Amarapura Drive to Innwa , Sagaing Hill , Amarapura and proceed to Mandalay. An ancient capita of Myanmar, where we can observe the life of over 1500 monks at Mahagandayon Monastery in Myanmar. Proceed to Sagaing where we can observe the fascinating landscapes of the Ayeyarwaddy river from serene Sagaing Hill, The place of over 700 Monasteries Kaungmudaw Pagoda is the magnificent dome remarkable seen from away. silk weaving factory and silver ware factory etc . Ava , ride horse carts and Maenu Okkyaung Monastery is build by the chief Queen 1818, Nan Myint Tower is 27 meter masonry high, Bargayar Monastery well know for its wood carving with 267 teak pillars. Amarapura, Visit the former royal capital of Amrapura highlight by U Bein’s bridge, the world longest teakwood bridge. The foot bridge is still busy by local for crossing Taungthaman lake, enjoy the sunset by crossing over U Bein bridge. Over night at Mandalay., 

Day 10 …..Mandalay – Bagan ( Flight 128 km,00:30 Hrs ),(By Car 306 km, 7 Hrs) A day cruise along the majestic Ayeyarwaddy river ,transfer to the jetty for the river cruise to Bagan.( the arrival time will vary according to the water level.about 9:30 Hrs ) Leisure and enjoy the marvelous landscapes during the cruise. The boat may stop in some villages to the local passengers up and down to Bagan. Over night at Bagan

Day 11…….Bagan Bagan is the richest Archaeological site in Asian.From 11 to 13 century ,a great empire in asia Bagan is more than 2000 temples remain today A day sightseeing to Nyaung U ,the old village area and old Bagan area including Colourful of Nyaung U market ,Monastery made of teak wood, Htilo Minlo Temple, the best pilaster carving. Anadandar temple ,the master piece of Bagan Shwe Zigon Pagoda, Bagan Palace Site,river side,Mingalar Zedi. Sulamani Temple ,Dammanyangyi Temple is the biggest temple of Bagan. Visit to some of family businesses including black smiths,brick maker,dry snack factories and bamboo roof producers. Also lacquer ware work shop the unique of Bagan.Enjoy the sunset at Shwe San Daw Pagoda at heart of old Bagan. Over night at Bagan 

Day 12 …….Bagan – Mt Popa –Bagan ( By Car 50 km ,2hrs ) Drive to Mt Popa ,extinct volcano with its shrine dedicated to ‘ 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 photos and knowing the country side. Climb up 777 steps to reach of top of Mt Popa cliff temple and enjoy the landscapes. Toddy Farmers life like collecting today wine ,making molasses, and making hand made oil. Tour in Bagan to include the area of new Bagan Azagawna Pagoda, Phaya Thone Zu Temple to watch the best wall paintings, Min Nan Thu village,Lacquare work shop. Lawkananda Pagoda at river site, Manuha Temple of Mon Architecture gigantic Buddha images, a captive king’s impression of life in prison. Nanpaya ,an early style temple with the finest stone cravings. Mya zedi Pagoda, Bu Phaya at river side and boat ride to watch the sunset at island of Ayeyarwaddy river .Over night at Bagan.

Day 13 ….Bagan – Paya or Pyi (By Car 6 hour) 6-hour drive with a bunch of stops for photo shoting and leisure along the way.Arrive Pyay in this peaceful and less-traveled riverside town. , visit Shwesandaw Pagoda where the giant Buddha image is sitting in peaceful and beautiful woods overlooking the whole town. Shwe Phone Pwint Library. Akauk Taung .A vast area while numerous Buddha images engraved. One of the amazing places where many Buddha Images were carved on the mountain site, near the bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. Take a boat trip downstream the Ayeyarwady River to in the cliffs that is Akauk Taung Akauk Mountain has green forest cover and it is very pleasant place. This mountain is the auspicious land, filled with historic ShweMyintin Pagoda as well as other pagodas and religious edifies. Moreover, there are ravines, gorges, streams and natural scenic beauty for visitors for relaxation and recreation. It is believed that those Buddha Images are carved since many years ago. Artistic craftsman who travelled along the River while doing their business has carved these. Over nihgt at Pyay.

Day 14 …….Yangon – Pyay or Pyi (By 285 Km ,Car 5 Hrs ) Pyay sightseeing.visit old city Thirikhitayar ,it's environs including several pagodas and museum,visit a famous pagoda ShweBonTha Muni, it will be a great view of Ayeyarwaddy River and Pyay

Day 15…….Yangon Depature A short visit to SHWEDAGON PAGODA is 2,500 years old magnificent pagoda ,sheathed in 11 tons of pure gold and 4350 diamonds weigh 1800 carats ,one of the fairest place and most spectacular religious monuments in the world, surrounded by an array of temple ,shrines and pavilions. Take your time to be at this truly spectacular and remarkable high light. Bogyoke market the famous bazaar for shopping and walk along the night market and china town fruit market at the heart of Yangon. Transfer to Yangon Air port.