Details Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival (TG-303) from Bkk. Transfer to Hotel and visit to Chaukhtutgyi
Pagoda, the Colossal reclining Buddha Image, then walk around the Royal
Kandawgyi. Then continue to Shwedagon Pagoda by the sundown to watch the
activity from the Pagoda platform. Overnight at City Star Hotel located in the
center of downtown.
Chaukhtutgyi Pagoda |
Shwedagon Pagoda |
Day 2 : From Yangon to Putao
Depart for airport for Putao (10:30), and transfer to Kaunghmulon village where
Shan (Khanti) tribal live, and visit in and around the village, then continue to
Kaunghmulon Pagoda and proceed to Nwazarkha village where Lisu tribe live. Visit
in and around in that village and overnight in that village.
Putao |
Lisu tribe |
Day 3 : Trekking to Mancho, and Karendam village to see the Rhawon tribal, then
continue to Namkham village to learn the Shan tribal. After that proceed to
Einwaibaw to learn Kachin and Lisu tribal and continue to Machanbaw Town. Visit
Stone dragon Pagoda, the natural Mica-stone that look like a dragon, and
overnight at Gubar Army guest camp in Machanbaw.
Rhawon tribal |
Putao Market |
Day 4 : Continue to Mulashidi suspension bridge by stopping the tribal village
to learn their daily Life. Mulashidin is also a village where Rahwon tribal
people live. Continue the trekking to reach PutaO. Dinner and overnight at
Kyauktalone Army guest camp.
Mulashidi Bamboo Suspension Bridge |
Mulashidi Bamboo Suspension
Bridge |
Day 5 : From Putao to Myitkyina
Visit PutaO market in the morning and fly for Myitkyina in the afternoon.
Transfer to Hotel. Visit Myitson where two small rivers Maykha and Malikha meets
to start Ayeyawaddy River, then stop at Dongan village to learn the life of
Jimphaw (Kachin) people. Then continue to Jawbwam tower to watch the panorama,
and dinner and overnight at Panson Hotel.
Jimphaw Lady |
Day 6 : From Myitkyina to Bhamaw
Drive on the new ridge across over the Ayeyawaddy River, and stop at Waimaw town
to see the cottage industry of Shan people. There is a small market at Garlinyan
village to learn the culture of the people around that area. Some Kachin tribes
are animist still intact with their old customs. Lunch at Nansanyan village, and
study the processing of gold extracting from the steams and the river. Lwege,
the gateway to China is a small village, and learn the village life. Dinner and
over night at Friendship hotel.
Kachin Couple |
Gold Extracting |
Day 7 : Visit local market to watch the populace of the people, and view the
river life. Study the cottage industry of earthen pot making. As Bamaw is the
main area of cane furniture, and study the processing of cane products such as
baskets, seating chairs….at the Cottage Industries. Dinner and overnight in
Bamaw.
Earthen Pot Making |
Day 8 : Down Ayeyawaddy River by Ferry boat.
The boat wll pass by Kyaukkyi village where one can view the second defilement
of the river. Sometimes the people are busy in seeking gold in the river and
reach to Katha Town. Continue to Tagaung, the old capitol from where Burmese
people are likely to descend. Thebeikkyin is the third defilement of Ayeryawaddy
River. Near the town along the river we can also study the live of gold-seekers.
Dinner and overnight in Thebeikkyin, and overnight on Boat.
Golden Seekers near The River Myitson |
Day 9 : There are many villages along Ayeyawaddy River living out of cottage
industry on the main land, and gold-seeking, and gold panning in the river. We
will also pass by the third defilement of the river to Mingon. View the world
biggest ringing bell, and the huge brick pile of the world. Also watch the old
man and old women at Mingon Home for the aged. The boat reachs Mandalay about
half pass two, and transfer to hotel and evening climb up the Mandalay Hill and
watch the environ and sunset. Dinner and overnight in Mandalay.
Mingun |
Mingun Patho |
Day 10 : From Mandalay to Lashio.
Early morning departure by train to Hsipaw by surveying the landscape of Shan
plateau, and view the life of the people along the rail road. Pass over the
famous Gonehteik viaduct. The train stops at every town and we have chance to
learn the activity of daily life. Transfer to Lashio Motel for overnight.
Gokteik viaduct |
Thibaw Train |
Day 11 : Trekking Palaung villages (The trekking path can be changed
conditionally) Tracking to Palaung (Gold Palaung) village named Pankha taking 3
hours form hotel. The people to be seen are Gold Palaung tribe not like the
Palaung tribe near Kalaw area. Continue to Ohnmu, the village of Play tribal
people, then proceed to Bawgyo village to study the daily life of Shan people
who are Buddhist but still believe Nats (Spirits). View the Spirits' House
before drive back to hotel dinner and overnight in Hsibaw.
Palaung Tribe |
Day 12 : From Hsibaw-Maymyo(Pyinoolwin) to Mandalay
Early morning departure by road to Hsibaw, the former capital of Northern Shan
Shan State, and quick look in the small town. Stop at some village to view the
country life. Visit local market to watch the people of surrounding area. View
the old Victorian style old house, and short trip with state coach to the
Botanical garden. Proceed to Mandalay for dinner and overnight.
Local Market |
Botanical Garden |
Day 13 : Visit Kuthotaw Pagoda, the world largest book, then learn the Gold leaf
beating. Drive to Mahagandayon monastery to study the life of Buddhist monks,
and picnic site U Bein bridge. After lunch visit Shweinbin old monastery, and
Mahamuni Pagoda. Silk weaving in Amarapura, quick discovery of Sagaing, such as
Thameikhtaw Nunnery, Ywahtaung village for silver ware making, and earthen pot
making. View the panorama and Sunset from the top of Sagaing hill. Dinner at
local restaurant and enjoy the Marionette show. Overnight in Mandalay.
U Bein Bridge |
Nuns Prayer |
Maharmuni Pagoda |
Bronze Casting |
Day 14 : From Mandalay to Bagan
Early morning transfer to the jetty for boat trip along the Ayeyarwaddy River to
Bagan. Lunch with lunch box on the boat. The boat always stops at big towns, and
is busy with loading and unloading with goods, and cargoes. Evening sunset form
the top of the Temple. Dinner and overnight in Bagan.
Cruise to Bagan |
Day 15 : The culture tour begins with Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later
Myanmar Stupa then visit Nyaung Oo local market to watch the people of
surrounding area, proceed to Gawdawpalin Temple and Htilominlo Temple, well
noted for its pilaster work, proceed to Dhamanyangyi Temple, famous for its fine
brick work, proceed to Ananda Temple, an architectural crowing achievement in
Bagan. Thatbyinnyu Temple is the tallest temple in Bagan built in the middle of
12th century. Visit Sulamani Temple to study the finest brickwork. Visit
Minnanthu Village to see the village life. Stop at Phayathonesu Temple to study
the early frescos of Pagan period. Climb Tayokepyay Temple to view the panorama
of surrounding and enjoy the sunset. Dinner at River view restaurant and
overnight in Bagan.
Dhamanyangyi Temple |
Ananda Temple |
Thutbyinnyu Temple |
Sulamani Temple |
Shwezigon Pagoda |
Local Market |
Day 16 : From Bagan to Pyay (Prome)
Drive to Chauk, the center of petroleum extracting since the British time,
continue to Salay and learn the wooden monastery built in the 15th centaury.
Then proceed to Magway and watch the river view from Myathalun Pagoda. Proceed
to Pyay (Prome) the old capitol of Pyu period on the 3rd . Dinner and overnight
Mingalar garden Hotel.
On the way Pyay |
Day 17 : Drive to Htonebo, and take the boat to Ahkauktaung Clif on which
hundreds of Buddha Images are carved and Drive back to Pyay by stopping villages
en route, then continue to Neikbeinda Nunnery to learn the life of Buddhist
Nuns. Shwesandaw pagoda is the most famous pagoda built in the time of the
Buddha founded by King Doatdabaung who built the Palace Srikhitarha. Saehtutgyi
Pagoda, the huge gigantic seated Buddha Image is next to Shwesantaw Pagoda.
Dinner and overnight in Yangon.
Akauktaung Cliff |
Neikbeinda Nunnery |
Buddhist Nuns |
Selhtutgyi Pagoda |
Day 18 : Train from Yangon to Moattama (Mawlamyaine).
Train Depart 8:00 Am through Mon State passing Bago, Kyaikhto, Thaton, Mudon,
and Moattama. There is always an activity when the train stop at the station
climbing, leaving and selling and buying. Off course it is the best way of
transportation for the Mon people who speaks with their own language. Take the
ferryboat to Mawlamyaing, the Capital of Mon State and once the great city of
Black Market cargoes for Thailand. Dinner and overnight in Mawlamyaing.
Moattama train |
Day 19 : Explore in and around Mon State Visit Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, and view the
panorarama of the nviron, and continue to Yahandarngayar(500 Buddha's Deciples).
Drive to Kyaikmayaw, and visit Kyaikmayaw Pagoda built by Queen Shinsawpu in
1455 AD, along the road passes through eight villages. Then Continue to mudon
village, where Mon people dwelt, and learn the Handloom Blanket making and the
world lagest reclining Buddha Image. Again Continue to Thanphyuzaya with
thousands of graves of soldiers who sacrified their lifs during world War II.
Continue to Kyaikkhami Yele Pagoda located in the Sea, and leisure at Setse
beach.
Yahandar ngaryar Mawlamyine |
Setse Beach |
Mudone Reclining Buddha |
Day 20 : Drive to Phaan and Explore in and around Karen Villages
Overland drive to Phanan with village to Zwegabin Mountain, Bodhi Tahtaung,
Kyaukkantlan Stone Pagoda built in the middle of the lake, Bayinnyi Gu, the lime
stone cave in ehich thousands of Buddha Images are aorned. Afternoon visit to
Some Karan Villages, and small boat trip along Thanlwin (Salween) River for one
or two hours. Overnight in Phaan.
Karan water drainage |
Bayinnyi Gu |
Kyaukkantlan Stone |
Day 21 : Overland Drive to Kyikhtio Pagoda
Mon state is famous for it's long term and short terms
cultivations such as Rubber plantations, and Durian
cultivations, Mangostines and Pamalo cultivations. Thaton is
famous in Buddhist history for the Buddhist Cannon of which
was brought by King Anawrahta of Bagan in 1044 A.D. The old
Capital is still there waiting for the people who love to
explore the Archaeology. Proceed to Kyaikhto, and starting
climbing from Kimpon Base Camp. Overnight in Kyaikhtio
Pagoda.
Rubber plantations |
Kyikhtio Pagoda |
Climbing Up to Kyikhtio |
Day 22 : From Kyaikhtio to Yangon
Early morning visiting in and around Golden Rock Pagoda and environs watch the
activity of local pilgrims. Some people are old, and not enough strength to walk
for five hours. Sometimes they are carried by the porters' shoulder on which the
comfortable chair is attached. Then walk back to Yathetaung for catching regular
bus. Meet our Coach at the Kimpon Base camp, and drive to Bago. Visit Shwemawdaw
Pagoda, and Hinthagone Pagoda from where watch the panorama. Drive to
Shwethahlaung Pagoda, the gigantic reclining Buddha Image, and continue Kyaikpon
Pagdo of four seated buddha Images sitting side by side to which on can see from
the distance. Proceed to Yangon, and overnight.
Kyaikpon pagoda |
Shwemawdaw pagoda |
Day 23 : From Yangon to Bangkok.
Morning visit Shwedagon Pagoda before the heat of the Sun, and continue to
Botahtaung Pagoda, then visit National Museum to see gem-studded Royal Regalia
of the Last King Thibaw who was deported to India. Continue to last minutes
shopping at Scotch Market for souvenirs. Evening departure for Bangkok by
TG-306.
Shwedagon Platform |
Royal Throne |
