Continue visits to a diverse selection of
the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda,
built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Gu Byauk
Gyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, Khay
Min Ga Temple, noted for its spectacular panoramic view of
the area's many monuments and Ananda Temple with four huge
standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches
around the galleried interior.
Lunch is followed by a visit of a lacquer craftmen's workshop
in nearby MYINKABA village and sightseeing to MANUHA TEMPLE,
built in Mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone
monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and
MYINGABA GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE, noted for its ancient mural paintings
under the protection of UNESCO. Board a small local boat in
the late afternoon for a sunset cruise on the mighty Ayeyarwaddy
River. Dinner and overnight at Thazin Garden Hotel or similar
in Bagan. (B,L,D)
Day 03 Bagan - Heho - Pindaya - Inle Lake
Transfer to Nyaung Oo (Bagan) Airport for domestic flight
to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho, proceed by road to Pindaya
(65 km - 1 ½ hours) to visit PINDAYA CAVES, unique for the
thousands of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many
centuries. Lunch at a simple restaurant. After lunch, drive
by road to INLE LAKE (90 km - 2 ½ hour). Transfer by boat
to the hotel on the lake. Dinner and overnight on Inle Lake.
(B,L,D)
Day 04 Inle Lake
An excursion by boat on the scenic Inle Lake will include
sights of the famous leg-rowers, typical floating gardens,
local methods of fishing and village life. Lunch at a local
restaurant on the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW
OO PAGODA, the weaving village of INPAWKHON and other sights.
Dinner and overnight on the lake. (B,L,D)
Day 05 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon
Morning visit to a colorful market in the Inle Lake region,
then proceed to Heho Airport. Return flight to Yangon. Our
car and guide will be at clients' disposal for further sightseeing
or shopping, opportunity to visit Bogyoke (Scott's) Market,
until departure by international flight in the evening.
(B.L)
Tour codes: ND-5D-SIC (seat-in-coach)
ND-5D-PVT (private)
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