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2 Destin atio ns YANGON Yangon became the Capital in Mid 18th century when King Alaung Phaya gave this name Yangon ( End of Strife )to a small fishing town of Dagon. By 1798 British Administration made Yangon its capital city and pronounced the name as Rangoon. ln 1852, Dr. William Montgomery and Lieutenant A. Fraser of Bengal Engineers developed the plans for Yangon to expand. With shady parks and lakes dotted around the city Yangon also earned the name of "The Garden City of the East" The expansion of the city made Sule Pagoda as its center and it still remains so to this day. The main interest of visit are the National Museum, the world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the Royal lake and the Bogyoke market. For the interest of Architecture Tour & Heritage Tourism, one can detour around the busy street of Yangon. tc j.o c o BAGO It was the city of (Mon) people who had ventured down the Thanlwin River and settled at this place. The glorious city of Thaton fell to Myanmar King Anawratha of Bagan in early 11th century but when Bagan dynasty was destroyed, the Mon gained power again and established Bago or Hanthawaddy as their new capital. The power and the glory of Hanthawaddy was the subject of many narratives by foreign merchants visiting the city at that time. Also monuments in Bago serve as reminders of glorious past of the Mon kingdom. Places of interest beyond Bago are Moeyungyi wet land of native and migrated birds.

3 1 )' 't:g,,! L $rr1,r.*n';i.!.ii -*-_-_ KYAIKTIYC (the Golden Rock) The small town "Kyaikhto" lies about 60 miles south east of Bago The small town is famous for "Kyaiktiyo Pagoda" (The Go den Rock) The pagoda is built on top of a gilded boulder atop a c iffwhich giving an impression that it is about to topple into the va11ey below. This is a kind of an adventure trip as you take a smalltruck from Kinpun camp to Rethetaung bus terminal together with the local pilgrims and wa k another one hour up hillto the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda platform. The sunset view from the mountain top is unforgettable. Places of interest after Kyaiktiyo are Thaton, Hpa an, Mawlamyaing and thanbyuzayat.

4 ,-''='. Destinations The journey can continue from Kyaiktiyo to Thahton then to Hpa-An. Thahton known as Suvhanabumi or the capital of the "Mons," before Bagan, where Bagan King Anawratha brought the "3 repository of Buddhist Scriptures". The infamous Kawgun cave; that tells about Tha-Hton Kingdom which situated just before crossing the Thanlwin Bridge to HPa-An. This cave is adorned by millions of Buddha images and Buddha stories in stucco. Hpa-An, the charming city is the capital of Kayin State. The place has amazing lime stone caves and mountains like Zwegabin mountain..visit to village of small groups settled at the foot of the Mt.Zawekabin with their own believe and culture. Enjoy sunset at Shweyinmyaw Pagoda (at the bank of Thanlwin River).. ä:, %-***rr-..,i.'ir;l * -'.t;.,.l ', r* $-!..i r'. I -:: %p *:.,,.' ' ft. 1 I L t. $.. 1.,,, ; r d: kw,?;,

5 ,.",,,ilt. g qül'lü MAWLAMYINE lvawlamyine once well known by Rudyard Kipplin's poem and exporter of Teak wood to all over the world. Between Hpa an and Mawlamyine is a villages of Katoe and Kothnet which was a township; timber enterprises, flourished and well-developed in this region under the rule of British administration. Famous timber and steamship entrepreneur U Nar Aout donated and built the masterpiece monasteries, monuments and pagodas which are well preserved. Local market of Mawlamyine is interested to see. The famous place of Mudon textile with visit to Kyauktalone and Winsein Tawya (a place for Buddhist devotees) and visit to Kyaik Mayaw, sitting Buddha famous for strange posture. Mawlamyaine still has beautiful teak wood buildings & monasteries o{ Golden days. Evening visit to the city and teak wood monastery offered by Oueen Sein Don of Mandalay and sunset view from Kyaikthanlan hill. NAY PYI TAW The new administrative capital of Myanmar "Nay pyi taw" (The Capital ) was established tn 2006 and is about 200 miles north of Yangon.

6 Destinations E c l P C BAGAN It is an ancient Myanmar capital of 1Oth to 13th century A.D. Thousands of temples and pagodas dotted an area of approximately 16 sq miles witnessed to the well being and Buddhism religiosity of the people of Bagan. Each temple is famous for its different architectural style. Among them are the Shwezigone Pagoda; this golden stupa is famous as prototype of Myanmar stupas, Ananda Temple; known as the most beautiful temple with plaster carving and glazed plaques, Damayangyi Temple; known as the massive one and Kubyaukgyi Temple; the small cave temple with fresco paintings o{ 12th century. Art of making lacquer ware is famous in Bagan. Places of interest closed to Bagan are Mt.Popa, Sale and Pakokku.

7 & =' -a.'-= '. z %. &?;;,.' 'v-==, ' ta=,, =='=S;= t?"?:..z=-s,lj2z=z:s-:.-?:a=z --.-;z:24-:?-z...?:7j=7?= = MANDALAY Mandalay was the royal capital of the last Myanmar Konbaung Kingdom founded in To fulfill the prophecy of Lord Buddha that a great city will raise at the foot of the Mandalay Hill, King Mindon built the capital at the foot of Mandalay Hill. He built his Royal Palace within four square walls and moat at outer side of the walls. Although Mandalay ceased to be the capital city of the country it is still acknowledged as the centre of Myanmar culture, handicrafts and music. Mandalay is the best place to see handicrafts such as wood, ivory and stone carving and gold leaf manufacture. Entertainment such as "Pwe" (dances at road side theatre), Nat Pwe (special event of spirit mediums) are held almost the whole year round. The Royal Palace, Mandalay Hill, handicraft workshops, the Golden Palace monastery, Mahamuni lmage and medication centers are interesting places to visit. Other places of interest beyond Mandalay are Mingun village and Mingun bell, Amarapura, Sagaing hills, Monywa, Kyauk se, the hill station of May Myo and famous stealth bridge of Gotheik Viaduct.

8 Destinations 14, -".G *'rbt *-ry i I.; * _..::**-: nle Lake, r nged by high mountarns is fairly narrow and long, but highly attractive because of ts picturesque view. Peop e lving n the lake are known as "lntha" (children of the lake). Fishermen of the lake use one 1eg to maneuver the boat while fishing and are widely known as 1eg rowers. The blue calm water is doited with fioating islands and f oating gardens. Every year around October, just before the end of the Buddh st lent (dates change every year accord ng to lunar calendar), the Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda Festival takes place Thickly gilded go den Buddha statues of Phaungdaw-oo Pagodas are taken out in decorated ceremon al barge to v ages around the lake. The holy barge travel for about'1 Bdays and visit nrany villages. V Lagers n co orfuj dresses welcome and pay homage to the Statues by offer ng f owers, food and fruits. During the festival, boat races and cther entertainments are held. A new y founded place "SanKar and Thakhoung villages" South of lnle lake has more new thinqs to exp ore. Places o{ interest near in e la[e are lndein Pagoda, P ndaya Caves, Kalaw, Taunggyi & Kakku Pagoda complex.

9 THE MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO Dawei, Myeik (Mergui) and Kawthaung are busy towns along the Taninthayi Coast. Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago, situated in Taninthayi Division of Myanmar, is home for Andaman lslands covered with forests and talcum white sandy beaches. Some islands are good for snorkeling & scuba diving. Sharks wander around in this unspoiled water and it is not uncommon to find them cruising about 30miles away from lslands. One can explore the fantastic caves, many limestone lagoons, sheer cliffs where bird's nests are collected. Dawei and Myeik are the two of the busiest towns along this coast. They are mostly fishing ports as they are situated on the shore and the major industries are all connected with the sea. Myeik (Mergui) was once under the Thais and Maurice Collis had also written a book about a British Administer stationed there in the book "Siamese White". Kawthaung (or) Victoria point, is situated at the southernmost tip of Myanmar retains the atmosphere as fishing port. Attraction of the blue sea and unspoiled islands make people wish to venture around the islands and the sea. Salon (or) widely known as Moken people who live in boat houses along on Andaman Sea can be found here, especially at Magyun Galet Moken village opposite the Lumpi Marine National Park. lt is about 4-5 hours by boat from Kawthaung.

10 : 141! c MRAUK_U Sittwe is now the capital of Rakhine state where Mrauk-U (Myohaung) was an ancient capital of 14th century One can reach Sittwe by flight from Yangon and continue to Mrauk-U by a boat along the Kaladan River or by a car across the Rakhine mountain ranges. The golden era of Mrauk-U was an early '1 7th century where there was trading with Portuguese. Temples such as Shittaung Pagoda; structured like a fort, Htukkan Thein; an ordination hall and Andaw Thein; the temple to house the Buddha's teeth from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) were built in Mrauk U. Take a boat a ong the Lay Myo River to the Cheik Chin tribe vi age where one can find the vanishing tribes of Chin "Tattooed" faced women.4. {t/,* f.ffr I ' i

11 ßEACI-.1 RT5ÜRTs Ngapali Beach Ngapaii Beach (or) Sandoway Beach is accessible by flight from Yangon, Bagan, and Heho or by car from Pyay. Many believed that the name Ngapali came from a home sick ltalian who named this deserted patch of the beach as Naples, his native place. lt is a quiet and sandy beach without pollution and night clubs unlike others in the west. Chaung Tha Beach Further down south of Ngapali stands Chaung tha beach. The beach can be reached by a car from Yangon for 4 5hours passing through the delta and crossing the low spurs of the Rakhine mountain ranges. lt is favored by the local people because of the availability of inexpensive fresh sea food and dried sea food products. Ngwesaung Beach Further south of Chaung tha stands Ngwesaung beach. The white, sandy beach and the green waters would be incentives for you to return again to this newly deve oped beach. lt can be reached by car from Yangon in 4 5 hours passing through rich Ayeyarwaddy delta. lt is lust the right spot for those who wish to run away from busy city of Yangon.

12 wäww Destin atio ns {"{i:r*{z}*t*f'4* Kyaingtong is one of the interesting cities for people who wish to see the colorful Myanmar hill tribe people. Kyaingtong is a major commercial town of the area and also situated in a remote hilly region and close to the borders with Thailand and China. Hence the inhabitants living around the city vary from highlanders to city people. One can visit people like "Eng" who are mostly animists, Akhar, Akhu, Silver Palaung, Red Palaung, Gon Shan, Lahu and Khun people who has their own spoken languages similar to northern Thai. There is hot springs around Kyaingtong as well as beautiful waterfalls. Another interesting place is Wan Nyat monastery, a couple of hours driving to the east of Kyaingtong. The monastery is typical of the Shan and Thai architecture. E c J e C o

13 PUTAC When we talk about the North or Kachin State, the subject is not completed without PUTAO, the northern most air terminals in Myanmar. The place is known as the most exciting and the1,most beautiful part o{ Myanmar. Putao is situated in the Hkarnti lon Plains. Afso Mt. Hkakaborazi at 5889 meters and the tallest mountain in mainland South East Asia, Mt. Phongan Razi at 3506 meters above sea level and other snow-capped peaks surrounding the town had given it the name "the Switzerland of Myanmar". The region is rich wlth many exotic flora and fauna species. This area around Putao an enchanting land of snow, forest and rivers \ has become a favored place for hiking and mountaineering. Visitors to this area will be offered rare opportunities to sight such endangered butterfly species and other wildlife as well as experience the daily life of the ethnic people living in the MYITKYI NA Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State in Northern Myanmar. Ethnic minority tribes from Northern Myanmar such as Kachln, Jinphaw, Rawan, Lisu, etc are settling in the mountainous region around Myitkyina. Here people earn their living by traditional hand looming of shoulder bags and dresses, craft works of cane and wood. Myitkyina is also well known for beautiful landscape especially at confluence of two rivers Mai Kha and Mali Kha that form the main river Ayeyarwaddy. lt is also possible to sail down the Ayeyarwaddy from Myitkyina towards the 1st Defile (gorge) of the Ayeyarwaddy. Some o{ the best quality jade in the world is mined near Myitkyina. Kachin Manau Festival or the New Year Harvest Festival is held every year in January attended by allthe ethnic tribes living in the area.

14 Sample Tour Programme Myanmar Culture Tour E Day 1 Yangon Arrival Arrive Yangon. Meet at Airport and transfer to Hotel. Sightseeing in Yangon: Yangon Jetty with the nearby world famous STRAND Hotel and the old City Centre of Yangon. Visit Chauk-htat gyi Pagoda and then Scott Market. In the late afternoon, proceed to Shwedagon Pagoda and enjoy the very special atmosphere here before and after sunset. Walk the local markets close to the Pagoda after sunset. Enjoy the smells and sounds of Myanmar. Overnight at the hotel. Day2Yangon-Bagan Transfer to airport. Yangon Bagan by flight. Transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in Bagan: Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda; prototype golden stupa, Gubyaukgyi Temple famous for its frescoes paintings ol 12th century and Htilominlo Temple where friezes and old murals can still be seen. Afternoon visit to Archaeological Museum, Ananda Temple; the most beautiful temple decorated with Terra-Cotta Jataka, Manuha Temple; the temple of captive king of Thaton, Lacquerware Factory and Pyattadagyi Temple for panoramic view of the city. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3 Bagan Morning drive to Southeast of Bagan: visit Phwarsaw village, to see daily life style of Bagan people, Tayokepyay temple for panoramic view of the city, Lemyethna Temple, Payaathonzu Temple and Nandamanya Temples for frescoe painting of 12rh century, Damayasaka Stupa, a pentagonal shaped pagoda. Afternoon free to explore on your own ( Bicycles and horse carts are available ) Overnight at the hotel. Day4Bagan-Mandalay Transfer to airport. Bagan - Mandalay by flight. Arrive Thada-Oo alrport and transfer to hotel (1 hr drive). Upon arrival at Mandalay airport, transfer to your hotel. Experience the sights and sounds of Mandalay including one of the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar, the Mahamuni lmage ; a place of lntense devotion to pilgrims from all over the world, the Shwe Inbin Monastery, the Golden Palace Monastery, a superb example of a traditional wood carving, Tapestry Workshop, Bronze melting, traditional way of Gold leaf making. Afternoon visit to MyaNanSanKyaw Golden Palace; the palace of the last Kingdom of Myanmar, Shwenandaw; the Golden Palace Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda; the world's largest book and sunset from Mandalay Hill with the view of dotted pagodas and Ayeyarwaddy River. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya Transfer to airport. Mandalay / Heho by flight. Drive to Pindaya: a small town famous for Pindaya caves with thousands of Buddha images of unknown period. Stroll around the quiet town to see the traditional workshops of Shan Umbrella & bamboo paper Overnight at the hotel. Day6Pindaya-lnle Drive to Nyaung Shwe. You'll feel a total difference atmosphere & ambience from Middle part o{ Myanmar. The Inle Lake surrounded by mountains and situated 3000ft above sea level. Excursion can be made by long tail boat, see life of ln-tha (name of people living in the lake). Their floating gardens, {loating islands, and their most venerated Phaung Daw Oo pagoda. If time permits visit the hidden and unknown INN DEIN PAGODA complex, built by the Pa-O people. Overnight at the hotel. DayTHeho-Yangon Transfer to airport. Heho / Yangon by flight. Trans{er to hotel. Evening, stroll around the busy streets of Yangon's famous China Town and Yangon Jetty or if you wish, you can make last minute shopping. Overnight at the h ote l. Day I Departure Yangon Transfer to airport for departure flight.

15 Sample Tour Programme Culture with White Sandy Beach Day 1 Yangon Arrival Arrive to Yangon. Meet at Airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 2 Yangon City Tour Sightseeing Yangon (guided tour with private car)... suggested to look around Yangon Jetty and the famous STRAND Hotel nearby first. Later, visit, Sule Pagoda and Mahabandoola Park, Chaukhtatgyi Reclining lmage, Bogyoke market and National Museum. Finally, at sunset - the golden Shwedagon Pagoda to enjoy the very special light and atmosphere at sunset. Walk the nearby markets after sunset and enjoy the intense sounds and smells of Myanmar. Overnight at hotel. Day3Yangon-Bagan Transfer to airport. Yangon - Bagan by flight. Transfer to hotel. Visit the ancient capital of 'Bagan' and its architecture from 10 -l3century AD. When you talk about Bagan, it is needless to say about Buddhism that flourished together with Bagan culture. Sightseeing in Bagan includes Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Htilominlo Temple, Archaeolo gica I Museu m, Ananda Temple, Lacquerwa re Factory, Pyat-tadagyi Temple for panoramic view of the city. Overnight at hotel. Day4Bagan-Mandalay Transfer to airport. Bagan - Mandalay by flight. Visit the last Myanmar Kingdom known as "Rathnapura". The city is famous for Myanmar's 10 traditional arts and crafts. At least 2-3 days is needed to visit the former kingdoms like Amarapura, Ava, Mingun and Sagaing. Sightseeing Mandalay: Mahamuni lmage, Wood carving, Gold leaf making and Tapestry Workshop, Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda and sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at hotel. Day 5 Mandalay - Heho - lnle Lake Transfer to airport. Mandalay - Heho by flight. Drive to Nyaung Shwe. You'll feel a total difference atmosphere and ambience from Middle part of Myanmar. The Inle Lake is surrounded by mountains and situated 3O00ft above sea level. Excursion can be made by long tail boat, see life of ln-tha (name of people living in the lake). Their floating gardens, floating islands, and their most venerated Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Overnight at hotel. Day6Heho-Thandwe Transfer to airport. Heho Thandwe by flight. Transfer to hotel with hotel! shuttle bus. Overnight at hotel. Day 7 Ngapali Free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 8 Ngapali Free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 9 Ngapali Free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 Ngapali Free at Ieisure. Overnight at hotel. Day11 Thandwe-Yangon Transfer to airport. Thandwe - Yangon by flight. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day'1 2 Yangon departure Transfer to airport for departure flight ) L I

16 Sample Tour Programme Preeminent ancient Bagan & Ngapali Beach Day 1 Yangon Arrival Your guide will meet at Airport and transfer to Hotel- E c 20tI l P c I Day2Yangon-Bagan Pick up from hotel and trans{er to airport. Your guide will meet you on arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. Visit around Bagan and Iearn the architecture & culture of ancient Myanmar capital of 1O '1 3th Century. Visit the local market of Nyaung Oo, Shwezigon Pagoda; prototype golden stupa, Gubyaukgyi Temple famous for its fresco paintings of 12th century and photo stop at Htilominlo Temple where friezes and old murals can still be seen Afternoon visit to Ananda Temple; the most beautiful temple with four colossal standing Buddha and decorated with Terra-Cotta plaques,visit the Lacquerware Factory, visit Manuha & Nanpaya temples, the temples built by captive king "Manuha" of Thaton. Stroll around the village and sunset from Pyatadagyi Temple. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3 Bagan Morning drive to Southeast of Bagan: visit to see daily life style o{ Bagan people, visit Payaathonzu Temple and Nandamanya Temples for frescoes painting of 12th century, Damayasaka Stupa, a pentagonal shaped pagoda & Damayangyi temple, the massive one in Bagan. Afternoon drive to the bank of Ayeyarwaddy river and take a boat trip to Kyauk Ku Umin (cave monastery). Walk along the forest path to visit the temple and return by boat, watch sunset through the temple fields of Bagan. Overnight at Hotel. Day4Bagan-Thandwe Bagan/Heho/Thandwe by flight. (1 Stopover) Transfer to the hotel. Enjoy sand sea and sun of Ngapali. at;hotel Day 5 Ngapali beach Enjoy sea and sun of Ngapali Beach. Overnight at hotel. Day 6 Ngapali beach Enjoy sea and sun oi Ngapali Beach. Overnight at hotel. DayTThandwe-Yangon Transfer to airport. Thandwe/ Yangon by flight. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 8 Departure Yangon Transfer to airport for departure flight. NOTE: Ngapali beach are opened from November - May.

17 Add On Special lnterest Tours Bird watching and Elephant Camp onthewaytomandaray Discover Ayeya rwaddy Dol ph i n -...,;.:..Ä :- :--:r%; Day 1 Mandalay - Mingun - Myae Soon village Leave Mandalay Jetty at 08:30am to Mingun by boat and sightseeing around Mingun village, the huge bell of Mingun, Mya Thein Dan pagoda, unfinished Mingun Pahto, etc. After visit take lunch on the chartered boat and cruising to Myae Soon village passing by many villages along the river. Arrive to the village in the evening. Walk around Myae Soon village, meet with villagers, visit the well known Mwe An Taw Pagoda, Sagyin Hill (White marble hill) and return to the monastery, which is about 300 yrs old. Have discussion with the experienced fisherman and study the traditional way of fishing in the Ayeyarwaddy River with the help of Ayarwddy Dolphins. Dinner and overnight at the monastery. Day 2 Myae Soon village - Mandalay After breakfast, start the day by canoe boat together with fishermen looking for Ayeyarwaddy Dolphins. See how they call the dolphins, what are the sign the dolphins give to help them to get fishes. Around 11:00 am return to Mandalay by boat.

18 ry Add On Special lnterest Tours L:=== Discover from Northern Kachin and Ayarwaddy River to Mandaluy C 22tI I DaylYangon-Myitkyina Yangon/ Myitkyina by flight Your guide will be joining the same flight from Mandalay to Myitkyina. Arrive to Myitkyina and sightseeing visit to Myitsone (Confluence of two legendary rivers). Overnight at hotel. Day2Myitkyina-Bhamo Drive to Bhamo [5 hrs for the strerch of 190km, depend on the road conditionl. You will need special permission from the authorities and we hope to get this green light in time. riverside restaurant- Check in on board at Afternoon. Overnight onboard. Day 3 Bhamo - Shwe Gu Set sail at B:00 am. On the way, we will pass the beautiful Second Defile. The river banks become a steep cliff and the river bottom drops away to extrie depths. The river scene is amazing and offers beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, we arrive in Shwegu and visit the pagodas of Shwe Baw Kyunn on the opposite river bank of Shwegu, where the boat/river cruise will stop for overnight. Day 4 Shwe Gu - Katha We leave Shwegu in the morning at B:00 am. The scenery along the river is beautiful with small villages and dense tropical forest. This day is a good chance to see the famous Ayeyarwaddy Dolphin, quite common in this area. ln the afternoon, we will reach Katha, a beautiful town with an interesting market, friendly people, and a unique atmosphere. Katha is known from the book "Burmese Days" written by George Orwell. Dinner and overnight on board. Overnight on boat. Day5Kahta-Tagaung Set sail at B:00 am. Our journey will continue downstream until Tagaung, one of the oldest capitals of Myanmar. Proceed for sightseeing at Tagaung. Overnight and dinner on board. Day 6 Tagaung - Kyaukmyaung Set sail at B:00 am. We continued until Thabeikkyin. We will pass the Third Defile. This area is covered with dense teak forest. Dinner and overnight on board near Kyaukmyaung. Day 7 Kyaukmyaung - Mingun Set sail at B:00 am down stream to New Nyein (potery village). After sightseeing sailing down stram to Mingun with the Mingun Bell, weighing 90 tones and biggest hanging undamaged bell in the world; Shin Phyume pagoda, and the unfinished Mingun pagoda, a colossal brick monument. Dinner and overnight on board the Amara near Mingun. Day8Mingun-Mandalay Jetty Set Sailing down to Mandalay. Check out after breakfast at Mandalay Jetty. Checkout Time approx. B:00 am. f P c Discover the Beauty Land of Akha : Kyaing Tong Day 1 Heho - Kyaing Tong Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Nyaung Shwe by boat. Visit Nyaung Shwe & around : Shwe Yang Pyae teak wood monestry and learn how novices take their lessons. Transfer to airport. Heho Kyaing Tong by flight Transferto hotel. Down town sightseeing in Kyaingtong: visit over 245 years old dipterocarpus tree grown on the lone tree hill & view can be seen over the town, standing Buddha, Naung Tong Lake and view sunset at Wat Zoam Kham. Overnight at hotel. Day 4 Kyaing Tong - MDL After breakfast at hotel, make a 5 minutes walk to the huge Kyaing Tong Market. You can see minority people are shopping in the morning. lf yoqr travel date is coincide with Buffalo Market day, you can visit Buffalo Market. Transfer to airport. Kyaing Tong - Mandalay by flight. Transfer to hotel. Day 2 Kyaing Tong After breakfast, one hour drive out of Kyaing Tong to south east direction on Tachileik Road, car park at Pankwai village and start walk upwards to visit Akhas 4 different villages on Hokyin mountain where they stay together in different religion. Overnight at hotel. Day 3 Kyaing Tong Drive out of Kyaing Tong 40 minutes to the east, Dhat Zoam Doi ancient pagoda (the origin of Yangon Kaba- Aye Pagoda) can be seen. On the way, you can see Wan Sai Akha tribe village (not similar to Akha) and Wai Sai villages. End of the road can meet Ho-Lung Ann-tribe village and boat shape monastery. Overnight at hotel.

19 il*+w#e$ffi.s Add On Special lnterest Tours The authentic Cities: Sugaing, Monywa, Pakokku *. * Day 1 Mandalay - Sagaing - Monywa Morning visit to Sagaing Hill: Visit Soon U Ponnayashin Pagoda, Umin thonze, Zayartheingyi Nunnery and Ywataung silver smith. Lunch on the way at local restaurant and then drive to I'lorth West of Mandalay about 3hrs to a small town Monywa, trade centre of Upper Myanmar. Overnight at hotel. Day 2 Monywa - Phowin Hill & Thanbodae Morning visit famous Thanbodae Pagoda. The pagoda represents Mt. Meru type structure with no less than 582,354 Buddha images in niches. Visit the Bawditahtaung pagoda; thousand of Buddha images under the Bo trees. Continue visit by crossing Chindwin River to Powin Hill and Shweba Hill where we have sandstone caves containing over 400,000 ancient Buddha images and frescoes (paintings) dating back to 14th to 16th century. Reclining Buddha - 90m in length, Standing Buddha m high. Overnight at hotel in Monywa. Day 3 Monywa - Pakokku - Bagan To observe people and nature visit Ah Neint Ywa (Thon Pan Hla) village, The village is situated on the East bank of Chindwin River., a few yards away {rom Sin Pyu-Shin bridge. This village was once a big town, belong to one of the Prince of Nyaung-Yan period.the maln attractions of this village are of old temples and beautiful wall paintings (frescoes), still surviving from Nyaung yan period ( 16th -1Bth ) century AD. Because of the cage type architecture style, it protects the light and most of the frescoes survived in good shape and keep its bright natural colors. Visit around well sustain village and continue to Pokokku with visit to Pakhan, 200 yr old wood carved monastery. About 15:OOhrs, take a boat downstream by boat from Pakokku to Bagan. Sunset on the boat. (OR) cross the bridge to Eastern bank and drive to Bagan, where the ancient Bagan city lies peacefully with thousands of temples and pagodas. Transfer to hotel. f.:" i',-- l.j par ( \" 4s{"\! ;.q\ br.i: ri\ {\ \ I L I J I {*':,'*f. f \/'-,!l lils*r"" \.' *'-,""*" ( j;-': /,:-r p/, \\ 1," i' _ - 1r 'no \-l l- \i ) _.-) \',

20 Trekking Trails in Myanmar TREK 1: Pindaya Trekking Day 1 Pindaya - Taung Myint Gyi Around 08:30 hr start trek from Pindaya Cave to Kyay- Thwin-Gone village (1 hr). Then another 2 hr walk to Dudai-Ye Village. The trek up-hill to Danu village and on the way, you can see plantations of tea leaves, lndian Leek, Avocado and some vegetables. Rest for lunch and visit around of schools and process of making green tea (dried tea leaves) in the village. After I unch start trek to Yae Kyi Vi I la ge for 1 1/z hr lhrough the thick forest. Continue another t hr trek to Myin- Dwin Village and then 20 min more to Taung-Myint-Gyi village (Palaung Village). The trek route is not tough, easy walking. Freshly cooked dinner and overnight at the monastery in Taung-Myint-Gyi. Day 2 Taung Myint Gyi - Pindaya Around OB:30 hr, start trek t hr to Yae-Win Village (Danu village). Another 2 hr trek across a small forest and water stream, to See-Kya-lnn (Danu village) and have lunch there. After lunch, t hr trek to Htut-Ni village and then another t hr to Pindaya. E E TREK 2: Kalaw Trekking I 24t I l o t C o and then 45m more for Htun Gone village. Lunch will be served at village. After lunch, proceed to Kan Hla Gone village about thr, Pe Tu Pauk village for 2hr and after 30m, you will be at the Htee Taing village. Dinner and Overnight at Htee Tain Monastery. Day 1 After breakfast, transfer from hotel to meeting point by private coach. Start for trekking about thr 30m walks to Lu Pin Village where Danu tribes reside. Continue about 30m to Shar Pin village. o 25m proceed to Pann Lone pagoda hill for lunch with picnic box. After lunch, proceed to Pao villages. Walk again 45m to Pann Lone Village and another 45m to Linn Pan Village. o then to Taung Kwe Village minimum 30m trek and 35m again to Nant Thale The village. Traditional dinner and overnight at Nant Thale The Monastery. Day 3 Breakfast at the Htee Tain Monastery. After breakfast, continue for 3rd and last day trekking to lnle Lake pass through Pao villages. Trek to Kyauk Su village about 30m and another thr for Ngoak village. On the way to Ngoak village you can taste the panoramic view of lnn Lake. Then t hr walk down for Taung Che Village where lnn Thar reside. 45m latet you will be in Than Taung village, your enthusiastic destination. Farewell lunch at Thann Taung Monastery. Walk along the village about 30m to Thann Taung Jetty for Khaung Daing or Nyaung Shwe by boat about 45m. (or) Trekking to Indein in lnle Lake (5hr) pass through Pao Villages. Day 2 Breakfast at the Nant Thale The Monastery. After breakfast, contine 2nd day trekklng to Pao mountainous. Trek to Baw Nin Gone village for 45m

21 Trekking Trails in Myanmar TREK 3: Mine Thauk Trekking Day 1 Nanpan Village to Kyauk Talon village Trekking start from Nanpan village to Hti-ne village by crossing and trekking along the plains of Magyigon, Mine Khoke, Panpyin, Tatkyi and Donthakhut Tribal Pa-O villages. Rest and enjoy the scenic view of lnle Lake and the plain of Nyaung Shwe from the Hti-ne mountain village. Lunch at Pa-O Monastery. After lunch trekking continue for 2hrs to Kyauk talon tribal village. Over night at a Guest house. Day 2 Kyauk Talon Village to Taunggyi/ Nyaung Shwe Early trekking about 'lb miles to Kukku Pa-O tribal village of Ancient Paqodas from 307 BC with 2548 Pagodas and Temples, some are ruined and some are half ruined with many beautiful plaster carvings. Return to Taunggyi or Nyaung Shwe by car in the afternoon. TREK 4: Hispaw Trekking Trek 1 Trekking to Palaung Start from the hotel after breakfast, trek along paddy fields and streams for 40 mins to Shan village then to Pankam, Palaung village. Palaung is one of the early settlers (Mon-Khmer) to Myanmar, who wear their traditional dress fondly. Visit around the village and walk to around plantation of seasonal crops. Visit some home industry such as Cheroot making, breakfast tea manufacturing, Bamboo hand {an and thatch weaving. This is one day trekking and overnight at local village house can also arrange on request. Trek 2 Boat along Dokhtawaddy River Dokhtawaddy river is formation of Namtu River and Thein Ni River that flow from Shan Plateau. Leave the hotel after breakfast and a take long tail boat along the river to Shan village of Naung Yone. See the beautiful landscape and crystal clear water, one can stop for a swim at confluence. Trek through the farmer's village, the panoramic scenery of paddy, Pineapple, Lemon, Orange, Papaya and Teak plantation you'll reach to Naung Yone Shan monastery. This interesting nature based program is a day trip from Hsipaw town.

22 Trekking Trails in Myanmar TREK 5: Nyuung Shwe Trekking After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel about 07:30 hrs and drive to May Haw Nan hotel, which is situated East of Nyaung Shwe. Leave the car and your trekking tour will start, l5min later at 07:30hrs reached Htet Ei monastery and small cave (South Cave). Being market day in Nyaung Shwe, you can see local people with their traditional costumes, monks and ox carts on the way. F 26tI - o ts c o a I Keep walking and find Htet Ei cave (North Cave). lt is an interesting cave with so many different tunnels inside. The cave is lime stone cave and it is a natural cave. You can go in by candles to different tunnels and find some praying flags made by Hindu believers, a simple bed of the monkwho lives in the cave (you can learn the monk daily life style, how to try to finish up their life circle following Buddha wayl Theravada Buddhism), a small Chedi and a reclining Buddha just outside the next entrance. Many people come for meditation during Thingyan water festival (Myanmar New Year Holiday/ Mid April). Then, leave the cave and start trekking, you will walk for about 10min through The-nat-phat( the leave is useful to roll cheroot or Myanmar cigar) plantation and we have come to higher altitude. When you reach to a farm house (Pa O) where they grow tumeric and other eatable plants, can halt at the farm house, have tea and can learn their way of living. They grow tobacco, tumeric, The-nat-phat, Htet Ei village look green with many kinds of plantations. You can also see vegetables like pineapple chili, marrow, cauliflower, cabbage, and jack fruit, cotton, mango and flowers of the :r"äi:" Continue trekking to Nar Nwet village. This route will take you 45m, you will climbing gradually up hills and walk through some big trees (kind of jacaranda) and pine trees. You will walk ups and downs and about 1100 hrs, you will reach Nar Nwet village, Nar Nwet is a nice village surrounded by mountains, Pa-O people earned their living by growing Tha nat phat and vegetables such as bananna, shallot and tangerine. Then return to Htet Ei village that takes 01 hr and will have lunch at 12:30hr in one of the houses (Your guide will arrange for your lunch and eat at that house). Leave the house at 01:00hr to Lwe-Kin village that takes about 20 mins Lwe-Kin village has about 40 houses and a primary school. They grow peas, shallot, avocado, banana, papaya. Keep walking to Lin-Khe vlllage that has about 20 houses. Lin-Khe has wooden houses built in rows beside the main road. There is one school for children of Lin Khe. Thatch roofing is their main job and also does many kinds of plantation like other villagers. lt has abundant of water for the village people. Keep walking through the village and reach another village in a row, which is called Kandaw-ywar-thit (means new village near royal lake). Return to Nyaung Shwe.

23 ffiffi* Trekking Trails in Myanmar TREK 6: Trekking to villages in Mrauk U Drive to the jetty, take a boat up the Lay Mro river and land at Mesaligon Village. Start walking through the fruit gardens, Mangoes, Lychee, Lemons, Citrus, Pamelo. Sometimes along the river bank where there are vegetable farms, Chilies, tomatoes, Peas, Beans, Maize, Egg fruit, water melon etc for about 3 hrs. The boat will wait at Sun-Bun Kaing village. (Some of the villages on the way are Tattooed Chin villages) Afterwards, the boat will take the clients up to Pan- Baung village. Then walk to Khon Chaung village, one of the destinations. lt is hilly region and to climb up and down the hills and sometimes walk along the ravines, to take the foot path under the shady trees in the forest. lt is a wilderness, peaceful quiet and pleasant trip. lt takes about 2 hrs. (Suggest to discuss with guide in advance for lunch box, water and other necessary things to bring along) B ikin g around lnle Lake 1. Trip to the East: Start {rom Naung Shwe (or) Khaung daing and cycling through the Eastern part of Inle Lake along the walking trails to Indein Pagoda complex. It will take about 4 hrs each way. After sightseeing at lndein Pagoda complex, a boat will be waiting at the jetty to return back to the hotel. 2. Trip to the West: Start from Nyaung Shwe and cycling through the Western shore of lnle Lake. Visits can be made to religious places like Htet Ei monastery and cave. Visit to Winery and passing by villages in Mine thauk and Nanpan. Biking time will be about 4 hrs. A boat will be waiting at Nanpan jetty to return back to the hotel.

24 Extension lsland Hopping in Myeik lslands (Mergui Archipelago)

25 Specia I Activities E E 34tI ) P c o I (n (l).9 f U C) E RV PANDAW 1947 & RV PAUKAN 2OO7 The vessel that would one day bear the name Pandaw was one of the six boats commissioned after WWll, with the same design of the prewar IFC vessels, for the lrrawaddy Flotilla Company. The vessels were commissioned in 1947 to the famous Yarrow & Co. shipyard on the river Clyde of Glasgow, at a period of time when Scotland was the greatest shipbuilding name in the world. ln 2003, a new charter was signed up by Ayravata Cruises and the ship undenrrent a major renovation wlth 16 deluxe cabins. While retaining many old touched such as teak and ironwood decks, old brass outfitting and the teak-walled spacious cabins, additional features were incorporated to make her lovelier, more comfortable and safe, a truly boutique-style cruise ship. The Lovely RV Paukan is a boutique hotel on the river, beautifully furnished with a unique combination of modern and traditional motifs. The timber walled cabins are {urnished with colonial style cupboards, dresser and doors while the ceiling is traditional Myanmar The single or double beds are proper and comfortable ones and not mere bunks, enough room for 55 passengers who wil be looked after by a 3O-member of crew. RV MAHAYTHI RV MAHAYTHI for Yangon-Twante- Yangon day tour and leave Yangon from Princess Jetty around OB:00 am and arrive Twante around 09:30 am. After the clients had sightseeing around Twante with horse carts, the boat will sail back to Yangon around 12:30 pm and arriving Yangon before '1 5:00 pm. The lunch was hosted on the boat. Based on an antique rice carrying barge, she was almost totally constructed from Thingan wood and furbished with Golden Teaks; she has many unique concepts which make her stand out from the other barges on the river. Her airconditioned upper deck includes an air-conditioned lounge and dining area that is inspired by turn of the century colonial architecture. It can accommodate 2 to 4 persons for overnight trip and maximum up to B persons for day return trip. The boat consists of one air-con cabin and one toilet and shower room AMARA RTVER CRUISES,,:i: The Amara River Cruise is a traditional Myanmar riverboat travelling along the Ayeyarwaddy River. lt is made of teak wooc and was completely refurbished by local craftsmen in lt is 30 meters/ 100 feet long and with a shallow draft of l meter/ 3feet and two Japan made l BOhp Hino engines it can go as far north as Bhamo. The Amara River Cruise has a total of seven cabins, each with their own bathroom with hot and cold shower. Communal areas, bar and canopied sun deck. You will be taken care of by our friendly and hospitable staff and be able to relax and enjoy the personal atmosphere on board. Balloons Over Bagan It is proud to present Balloons over Bagan, the first ever hot air passenge'balloon service in Myanmar. Morning flights will take off 15 minutes before sunrise and evenlng flights 45 minutes be{ore sunset. Balloon capacity - pilot + B passengers and pilot + 4 passengers.

26 MALIKHA RIVER CRUI5E $& up Malikha will provide a luxurious- * way to escape the stress of your daily life. "Malikha" cruises destinations and do some exploring today. This cruise designed with a variety of features and intimate amenities to make you feel as convenient as home, while experiencing locals' routine and Iives. It operates as day cruise between Mandalay and Bagan. Operation days will be advised. RV YANDABO The RV Yandabo is the latest small luxury cruise ship on Ayeyarwaddy river.she doesn't have much historical background but will offer you to enjoy extraordinary highstandard service. Yandabo is the name of beautiful pottery village, historically recognlzed for the signing of the Yandabo Treaty which took place under a tree on the riverbank in 1826, between the British and Royal Burmese House-hold of Ava. The Yandabo is built for passenger's safety and comfortable as beautiful design in promenade and fine dining room. { } SHWEKANARIBOAT Private owned tourist boat with air-cond and seats. lt operates along the Ayeyarwaddy River from Mandalay to Bagan. Depart Mandalay 06:00hrs and arrive Bagan around '1 5:3Ohrs. The arrival time to Bagan depends on the water level of Ayeyarwaddy River. lt has a small restaurant on the boat. (operation days will 'be advised) DORA RIVER CRUISE Join on Dora River cruise to discover the fascinating sceneries, rich historical and spectacular landscape of Yangon's waterways and rivers. The cruise is carefully designed so that guests can experience the very best highlights and attractions of each destination along the way. You can relax in complete comfort and style on Dora while enjoying the river life of Yangon city or the livelihood of countryside on the other side. Sailing Yangon Sailing Club is on the pioneer clubs in Yangon. lt was established in 1924 and clubhouse is situated at the most beautiful part of lnya Lake. lt is Lake sailing, yacht of 420, laser, dingy classes are available. Recently, the simple club house of 1924 is up grated to modern club house style. Golf courses Yangon and its environs feature a number of golf course and a world class driving range. Golfers can also extend their practice ground. Yangon. YCDC golf course. Da-Nyin Gone golf course. Da-Nyin Gone golf course. Yangon golf course.. Pan HIaing golf course. Thanlyin golf course Mandalay. Shwesayan golf course. Yedagun taung golf course Taunggyi. Aye Thar Yar golf course Bagan o Bagan Golf course