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Glimpse of Myanmar

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  • Duration
    Duration:6 Days
  • Accomodation
    Accommodation: 5 Nights (Standard Hotel)
  • Meals
    Meals :5 Breakfast
  • Location
    Service: Airport to Airport
  • Trip Grade
    Trip Grade :Beginner
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Overview

Glimpse of Myanmar is a 6-day journey to Myanmar which covers a walk through “downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of withered colonial architecture from the British empire. This tour provides you the opportunity to explore and compare the old architecture with that of the skyscrappers built by more recent investors. The Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century proves that you have visited the most amazing place in the globe. You will visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda popularly known as one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The colorful bell shaped stupa is gold plated with the tip set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz. You will be amazed by the stunning sight of the Stupa when you see the rays of the setting Sun on it. Glimpse of Myanmar tour takes you through the sightseeing tour of the Bagan Archaeological Zone, World Heritage Area. The journey not only offers a comprehensive tour of Bagan and Nyaung Oo market but also takes you to the Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas and Kyansittha Umin. The Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple including all these cultural heritage offers an exquisite mural painting of the 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. You will also have an opportunity to visit Manuha and 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. The other places of interest you will visit in Myanmar include the ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality where you will explore Bagaya Monastery, a storehouse of diverse Buddha images. Glimpse of Myanmar tour takes you to see the different weaving industries and a two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake.

Highlights

  • Opportunity to explore Mahanumi, a life like Buddha image
  • Explore traditional work place of gold leaf, all handmade
  • Explore the Golden Palace Monastery for its exquisite wood carvings
  • Panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill
  • Magnificent views of Floating gardens, one leg-rowers, villages on stilts in Shan State
  • Magical views of the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, wonderful monastery and the reflection of the cotton wool clouds
  • Explore the ruin pagodas, hidden in the bushes giving impression of the late 12th - 13th centuries

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive 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.

Dinner

Day 2Yangon-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, 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.

Breakfast

Day 3Bagan - 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.

Breakfast

Day 4Mandalay - Inle Lake ( by Flight)

Aflight will take you to Shan State – some call it “Switzerland of Myanmar” (?). Don’t forget your sun lotion! In a long-tailed Sampa on the Inle Lake, rimmed by blue mountains, you will see that life here still follows ancient, traditional patterns. Floating gardens, one leg-rowers, villages on stilts and, all around, the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, wonderful monasteries, and the reflection of the cotton wool clouds – that’s just magic!

Breakfast

Day 5Inle Lake - Yangon ( by Flight)

A 1 hour boat ride on Inle Lake, will bring you to Indein, a real treasure not only for archaeologists. The ruin pagodas, hide in the bushes will give you an impression you were in the 12th – 13th centuries. In the afternoon, a flight will bring you back to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon.

Breakfast

Day 6Departure day

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight.

Breakfast

Included

  • Experienced English speaking Guide
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Boat trips
  • Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
  • All sightseeing entrance fee where required in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in twin shared room in a hotel
  • Simple first aid kit
  • International flight reconfirmation
  • Service Charge

Excluded

  • Entrance fees at visiting sites not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Lunch, dinner & beverages
  • Tips, portage or any expense of personal nature
  • Cameras and video permits for certain sites
  • Visa Fee
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.

Accomodation

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Meals

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When to Travel?

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FAQs

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

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Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?

– Austria – Euro (EUR)
– France – Euro (EUR)
– Germany – Euro (EUR)
– Italy – Euro (EUR)
– Netherlands – Euro (EUR)
– Switzerland – Swiss franc (CHF)
– United Kingdom – Pound sterling (£)

Should I book pre/post tour accommodation?

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What is cancellation policy?

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