Travel Myanmar Tourist Destinations >> Intersting Places >> Mon State>> Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda

Located about 160 km from Yangon, Kyaikhto is the largest domestic tourism centre. It stands on a gilded boulder precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 3615 feet above sealevel. There is are many legends about the pagoda and Nat (Spirit Gods) shrines along the way from the base camp to the pagoda. There is also popular belief that a person gains in wealth every time he climbs the hill. It is a test of one's endurance and is very exhilarating once a person has reached the summit. Kyaikhto Hotel located in the hill side is the full view of the pagoda. The season of pilgrimage is from October to May. Our coach has to stop at Kinpum Base camp. From there the pilgrims have to take an open truck which is normally used for hilly track up to the hermit "Yathae Hill". On arrival at the "Yathae Hill" they will trek one hour up hill. It can also be reached by trekking from the base camp. Porters and palanquins are available to carry luggage and pilgrims who are too old or weak.