Day-01 (23 Oct'07): Yangon Arrival (Lunch/ Dinner)
Arrive at Yangon International Airport . Meet and transfer to Hotel and check in. Lunch at alocal restaurant. After lunch, start orientation tour of Yangon visiting Sule Pagoda, a beautiful octagonal golden stupa dating over 2,000 years; Botataung Pagoda - the landmark of Yangon waterfront, and Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda- a colossal reclining Buddha,and end of the tour at Shwedagon Pagoda - over 2500 years old the world famous stupa. Welcoming Dinner with cultural show at Karaweik Palace Restaurant, built in the style of Myanmar old days king's Royal Budge. Your first night is in Yangon.
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Day-02 (24 Oct'07): Yangon - Mandalay - Amarapura (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast, fly to
Mandalay
by domestic flight. And then drive to Mandalay- a seat of culture and centre of religious learning. On the way visit to Amarapura, an ancient capital built by the advice of astrologers and Mahagandaryone Monastery,where one may observe the daily life of the monks studying Buddha's scriptures, U Bein Bridge- 1.2 km long over 200 years old wooden bridge; Silk weaving home cottage. Proceed to Mahamuni Image-a bronze Buddha Image casting the lifetime of Buddha Himself. Lunch at the local restaurant and proceed visiting to Tapestry works, Woods caving & Bronze casting workshops, Marble carving workshop, Gold leave beating workshop, and proceed to Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carving; Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world biggest book. Evening visit to Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset scene and the panoramic view of the city. Dinner at a local restaurant, and day end in Mandalay.
Day-03 (25 Oct'07): Mandalay - Kyaukse(Dummy Elephants Festival) - Mandalay (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast, 30 miles drive to Kyaukse. On arrival Kyaukse, enjoying the Dummy Elephants festival – a dance competition celebrating on full moon day of Thadingyut with artificial elephants constructed by bamboo, cloth, paper and as much gilt foil and glitter. After lunch, visit to Shwe Thein Taw Pagoda. Drive back to Mandalay. Dinner & overnight in Mandalay .
Day-04 (26 Oct'07): Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) - Mandalay (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast, drive to Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) – a popular hill-station, well-known for its colonial-style houses with large compound and pine trees, eucalyptus and silver-oak abound in town. On the way visit to Maha An Htoo Kan Thar Pagoda, On arrival Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo), sightseeing to National Kandawgyi Park (botanical garden) where various kinds of trees and multi coloured flowers are in abundance, offering magnificent views. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Pwe-kauk waterfall. Then proceed to Peik-Chin-Myaung Cave - inside this natural cave, there are many springs with clear water running constantly and stalactites and stalagmites are in existence as well. One can see many Buddha images with different postures in the cave. One can take a new experience on horse-cart rides around the market place in downtown. After that drive back to Mandalay . Dinner and overnight in Mandalay .
Day-05 (27 Oct'07): Mandalay-Yangon (Yangon Departure) (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to airport to go back
Yangon
. Meet and trasnfer to the hotel. After lunch, visit to Gems Market, Kabaraye (World Peace) Pagoda, Boddha Tooth Relic Pagoda and Loka Chantha Abhayalabhamuni Buddha Image (Marble Buddha) which is being carved from over 600 tons white marble rock of 37 feet long & Royal White Elephant. Dinner and overnight in Yangon.
Day-06 (28 Oct'07): Yangon Departure (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure.
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