Visit Monywar from Mandalay

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$100.00

2 days 1 night visit to Monywar from Mandalay. Visit Thanboddhay pagoda, Standing buddha image and Phoe Win Taung cave where you can learn history and architecture styles.

Who would love this tour?

Friends, Couple, Youth, Senior, solo traveler

Duration

2 Days

Departure

8:00 am

Pickup Place

Hotel in Mandalay

Tour End

Mandalay

Highlights

Visiting Phoe Win Taung cave and Monywar to explore the sandstone cave and to find your experiences on sightseeing in Monywar, Upper Myanmar. Tour start from Mandalayand will stop at Sagaing for a short visit. On the way to Monywar can see the firms, plum garden and rural life which working in the paddy fields. Chief visit points of Monywar will be Thanboddhay Pagoda, Standing and reclining Buddha statues and the next day visit of Pho Win Taung cave on the other side of the Chindwin River is the attractive one of this surround. Jetty and around in Monywar is a good place to study about the local way of trading by using Chindwin river. Sure you will enjoy this short trip, and there have a chance to continue your journey to Bagan via Pakukku township.

Highlights of the program

  • Explore notable highlights of Monywar
  • Learn about local life at firms along the way and market in Monywar
  • See the sights at the Jetty in Monywar
  • More explore about sandstone cave with Buddha images dating back about 500 yrs
  • Comprehensive overnight day tour by private vehicle
  • Great overview and orientation of the commercial city in Upper Myanmar
  • Flexible for departure time

Destinations in this tour

BalditaHtaung, Monwyar

Monywar

Oo Hmin Thone Sal

Sagaing

Bagan

Kuthodaw Pagoda

Mandalay

Itinerary

Day 1 : Mandalay – Sagging – Monywar

Meal: ( Nil)

We start this tour by picking up at your hotel in Mandalay and drive to Sagaing for your optional short visit. During the brief visit in Sagaing, you can learn about Buddhist monastic life and well known as a retreat for Buddhist devotees. SwanOoPonnyashin pagoda, panoramic view from the Sagaing hill top, silversmith (producing silver wares in their way of tradition) and pottery making.
On the way to Monywar, you may see the firms and garden, local people who work in the fields and businesses. Continue to drive to Thanboddhay Pagoda mid 20-century temple whose multi roof layered with rows of golden 500,000 mini stupas and Huge Standing Buddha image, the second-tallest statue in the world is a high of 129 meters. This area is the crucial point of a sprawling site filled with Buddha statues, Bodhi trees, and pagodas, established in the 1960s. Then drive forward to the hotel in Monywar.
In the evening you have some time, and you may visit the local market, commercial center of the Chindwin valley and walk along the river bank.
Overnight at hotel in Monywar.

Day 2 : Monywar – Phowin Taung – Monywar

Meal: ( B )

Our tour guide will lead you to go to Phoe Win Taung cave in the morning, and it located across the Chindwin river 25 km west of Monywar.
You can explore many small and large richly decorated caves.  Those are carved into a sandstone outcrop and contains numerous Buddha statues and mural paintings of geometric patterns and Jataka stories dated to between the 14th and 18th centuries.
Then we will drive back to Mandalay, and the tour will end at Mandalay in the late afternoon.

Suggestion:   But you may have option to continue your trip to Bagan. In this case You need to inform us in advance and you will have to pay for transport charges from Monywar to Bagan as an extra.

include & exclude

What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

 

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • 1 night accommodation with breakfast (twin sharing room)
  • English speaking guide service
  • Entrance fees for the visit
  • Transportation by car (until 7:00 pm for the day typically),
  • Drinking Water and towel
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

 

  • International Air tickets and airport tax
  • Meals and beverages
  • Visa fees and arrangements
  • other services not mentioned
  • Accommodation in Mandalay

FAQ

What is cancellation policy for this tour?

All cancellations made by travelers will be charged as follows:

  • Cancellation more than 45 days before travel start date: there is no charges.
  • Between 30– 45 days before travel start date: 25% of the tour cost.
  • Less than 30 days before travel start date (or) No-show: 100% of the tour cost.
  • The Government Tax (5%) is non-refundable.
Can I book this tour in last minute?

We say yes, and but it is subject to the availability. Advance booking is recommended for better and secure arrangement.  Please make Enquiry or Customized for this tour. Then we can get back to you with the information to help you book the tour.

What do I need to bring with me to do this tour?

We suggest you to carry slipper and something to protect from the sun and the dusts. Shorts or sleeveless tops and shoes are not allowed to enter place of Pagodas and Religious area.

I am solo traveler, can I book this tour?

We operate this tour in privately as we, MUL considered to the privacy of the travellers and not sharing with other travelers. Our mentioned price is based on 2 passengers for a bookng, but solo traveler can still book this tour  requesting for solo price by email (office@myanmarupperland.com).

Is vegetarian option available for this tour?

Yes Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

What is the best season to do this tour?

We have three season in Myanmar, October to February is Winter (cold) season with average temperatures 20-24 C, March to May is Summer (hot) season with average temperatures 30-35 C) and  June to September is the Monsoon (rainy) season, with high rainfall and average temperatures 25-30 C.

We offer this tour all year round and the best season to do this tour is Winter season (Oct – Feb).

Can I exten my trip for longer days or more exploration?

Yes, We offer  extension tour packages and/or other travel related services depend on your request. Please contact us at office@myanmarupperland.com.

Maps

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