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DAY 1 :
Yangon
After arrival in Yangon, visit Sule Pagoda,
this 48 meter high golden dome was used by the British as the nucleus of their grid pattern for the city when it was rebuilt in the 1880s.
Continue to Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake,
this natural body of water located in the city center is a good place for strolling and picnicking. The lake is attractive at sunset when the glittering Shwedagon pagoda is reflected in its calm waters.
Then Kyaukhtatkyi Pagoda,
the temple contains a gaudy, modern, 70 meter long reclining Buddha, built in 1966 and housed in an iron pavilion.
Continue to visit Bogyoke Aung San Market,
also known as Scott Market, this building contains over 2000 stalls and is the best place in Yangon to browse through the complete range of local handicrafts.
Then visit Shwedagon Pagoda,
the highlight of any visit to Yangon, this pagoda dates back about 2500 years and was built to house eight sacred hairs of the Buddha. Its original shape has changed beyond all recognition over the centuries. Its bell-shaped superstructure, resting on a terraced base, is covered in about 60 tons of gold-leaf, which is continuously being replaced.
Overnight in Yangon
DAY 2 :
Yangon - Bagan (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport and flight from Yangon to Bagan,
a spectacular plain stretching away from the Ayeyarwaddy River, dotted with thousands of 800-year old temple ruins. Although human habitation at Bagan dates back almost to the beginning of the Christian era, Bagan only entered its golden period with the conquest of Thaton in 1057 AD.
In the evening, watch sunset over Bagan. Enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms.
Overnight in Bagan
DAY 3 :
Bagan - Mandalay (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport and flight from Bagan to Mandalay. On arrival, excursion to Sagaing,
located on the right bank of the Ayeyarwady River, it is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar. It is popularly known as 'Little Pagan' as the Sagaing ridge is crowded with around 600 pagodas and monasteries in which there are more than 3000 monks. There are also around 100 meditation centers in the area.
Visit Maha Gandayon Monastery, Mandalay Palace, Mahamuni Paya, and Shwe In Bin Kyaung.
Overnight in Mandalay
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DAY 4 : Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport and flight from Mandalay to Heho. On arrival, transfer from Heho to Inle Lake for a boat trip, Inle Lake, located in Shan State, is beautiful, with very calm waters dotted with patches of floating vegetation and fishing canoes. High hills rim the lake on all sides. The lakes shore and islands bear 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by the Intha people. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and observe the skilled fisherman using their "leg-rowing" technique to propel themselves around the lake. Visit a local market and a Intha village around the lake (please note that no markets take place on full moon or new moon days).
Overnight in Inle Lake
DAY 5 : Inle Lake - Nyaung Shwe - Heho - Yangon (B)
In the morning, transfer from Nyaung Shwe to Heho. Then flight from Heho to Yangon. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Yangon
DAY 6 : Yangon (B)
End of service.
* B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
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