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Stop At: Phowintaung, Village Minzu, Monywa Myanmar

In the early morning approximately 07:00 A.M., our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Mandalay, and then drive to Monywa (150 km – approx. 2 hours). Arrive Monywa and continue to visit a sandstone cave system in the Pho Win Hills, named after a famous 'zawgyi' (alchemist) who once lived here. The Caves of Pho Win Taung, numbering more than one hundred, are full of Buddhist statues and murals. Most exhibit the Innwa style but some may date from the 14th Century. Nearby, visit Shwe Ba Taung which features unique pavilions cut from the surrounding sandstone and filled with Buddha images.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Thanboddhay Paya, Monywa Myanmar

Then visit Moenyin Thanboddhay Pagoda, which is about 20 Kilometers from Monywa. The richly decorated central stupa has no less than 845 smaller stupas around it. Inside the patio, you will see thousands of Buddha images (reportedly over 500,000) decorating every wall, archway and niche. The buildings in the compound have interesting jataka relieves and there is a huge Reclining Buddha (Shwe Thar Lyaung Pagoda) nearby.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bodhi Tataung, Route de Mandalay, Monywa Myanmar

Following sights includes: Aungset Kya Pagoda, Bodhitahtaung Pagoda, where you will see 1000 Bo trees with sitting Buddha images.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Laykyun Sekkya Buddha, Village of Khatakan Taung, Monywa Myanmar

Visit Laykyun Sakkya Yattawmu Pagoda, famous as the world’s tallest standing Buddha image and after that drive back to your hotel in Mandalay.

Duration: 45 minutes

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Included

Sightseeing with an English speaking guide
Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch at local restaurant,
Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Mandalay
Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking water
Lunch
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Phowintaung
Entry/Admission - Thanboddhay Paya
Entry/Admission - Bodhi Tataung
Entry/Admission - Laykyun Sekkya Buddha

Not included

Hotel accommodation,
Services not mentioned in our itinerary
Meals not specified in the description,
Entrance fee and Zone fee in Mandalay,
Air Tickets to/from Mandalay,
Tips for your guide and driver,
Camera Fee,
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate