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NORTHERN MYANMAR
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Putao, known to the world as
little Switzerland lies on the
northern most of Myanmar and it
host the highest snow capped
mountain in Southeast Asia. We
will visit Putao exploring the
surrounding villages of Rawang
tribe as well as beautifully set
up Lisu village lies 14 km south
of Putao connected by 159 meter
long suspension bridge. The
flight to Putoa will be via
Mandalay and Myitkyina. |
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BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Yangon arrival
Day 2: Yangon – Myitkyina - Putao
Day 3: Putao - Htawadum - Namkham (jeep/trek)
Day 4: Namkham - Machanbaw - Mulashidi - Putao
(trek/jeep)
Day 5: Putao - Namtunkoo
Day 6: Namtunkoo – Mulashidi - Putao (trek/jeep)
Day 7: Putao –Yangon
Day 8: Yangon departure
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DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1. Yangon
Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your
local tour guide and transferred to your hotel to
drop off you luggage. If you arrived by mid day
flight, we may proceed for lunch. After lunch, a
walk through "downtown" Yangon, a diverse mix of
faded colonial architecture from the British times,
and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule
Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark
in the city centre.
Late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon
Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar's
most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is
plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set
with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz - a
stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting
place to begin our trip in this "Golden Land".
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2. Yangon - Bagan by flight
This morning we head for the airport to get the
early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel
and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the
Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A
comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung
Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later
Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn
Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of
13th century and Htilominlo Temple.
In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware
workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile
King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the
residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple,
architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery
decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy
the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of
Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 3. Bagan - Mt. Popa - Bagan
This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan
(optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After
breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km
south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of
Nats (spirits) - a collection of 37 magical spirits
both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and
the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat
statues sculpted from teak. It's time to climb for
777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain
Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant
offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands
straight from the central plain.
After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way
back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to
learn the regional product as well as to watch the
collection of juice from the palm trees, and its
conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in
Bagan.
Day 4. Bagan - Mandalay by flight
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U
airport for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at
Mandalay airport, drive to ancient capital of
Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to
Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha
images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein
teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake and observe the
lunch process of thousand of monks who take their
last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence.
Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel.
After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour
of Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like
Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of
Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to
see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start
visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the
gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional
way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw
Pagoda, known as the world's largest book for its
729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha's
Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its
exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view
of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 5. Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay
After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty
for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to
visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such
as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick
counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell,
the second largest bell in the world are the most
prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the
Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the
Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue.
Return to Mandalay
After lunch, drive to Ava, 30-minute to the south of
Mandalay, was known in the west as the Kingdom of
Ava. Stop by a tributary and cross it with a ferry.
Travel by pony-cart around Ava to Nanmyint leaning
tower which gives a birds' eye view of the mighty
Ayeyarwaddy River; Bagaya wooden monastery;
Aungmyaybonza Monastery made of brick and stucco.
Though the Royal Palace has gone, the Pagodas,
Temples and Monasteries still remain. Return drive
to Mandalay and see the silversmith work place on
our way back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in
Mandalay
Day 6. Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake by
flight+car+boat
After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho
on the Shan plateau. Transfer by road to Inle Lake
and transfer to our hotel by long tail boat across
the lake. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. In the
afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting
villages and sampling the spectacular array of
traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique
method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with
their own style of fishing, floating farms and
gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own
showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which
houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the
southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel on Inle
Lake.
Day 7. Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon by flight
We are heading back down country today to return to
the airport at Heho for our flight to Yangon. Our
route takes us back to Heho and down the escarpment
to Nyaung-Shwe for a busy local market. Check in at
airport and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, check
in at hotel. In the afternoon, we plan to visit by
car to Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo
shot along the "pilgrims" causeway across the Royal
Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda and
visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for
souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 8. Yangon departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to
Yangon International airport for your return
international departure flight.
INCLUSION:
(1) 7 night accommodations with daily
breakfast
(2) all domestic flights
(3) sightseeing with local tour guides
(4) all entry and zone fees
(5) ground transports ( car / boat )
(6) porter charges at airport and jetty
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EXCLUSION:
(1) visa fees
(2) international flights
(3) Personal expenses (
drinks/laundry/souvenirs)
(4) tipping at hotels and guides
(5) airport departure tax (USD 10 per
person)
(6) meals (lunch & dinner)
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SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS:
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Highlights:
Yangon – Putao – Mandalay –
Yangon
