Shrouded in mystery, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is often referred to as the Golden Land. Due to being cut off to the rest of the world for so many years Myanmar has retained all of its culture, spirituality and old world charm.
A visit to Myanmar really is like turning back the clock. Phone and internet lines are erratic so instead you connect with a culture that emphasises spirituality, reveres monks and holy men, and where magnificent temples are just part of the everyday scenery.
In Yangon you can stroll along the tree-shaded boulevards and around the Royal Lake marvelling at golden stupas and glittering pagodas.
In Mandalay you can offer alms and food to the monks and
Shrouded in mystery, Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is often referred to as the Golden Land. Due to being cut off to the rest of the world for so many years Myanmar has retained all of its culture, spirituality and old world charm.
A visit to Myanmar really is like turning back the clock. Phone and internet lines are erratic so instead you connect with a culture that emphasises spirituality, reveres monks and holy men, and where magnificent temples are just part of the everyday scenery.
In Yangon you can stroll along the tree-shaded boulevards and around the Royal Lake marvelling at golden stupas and glittering pagodas.
In Mandalay you can offer alms and food to the monks and novices from the Mahagandayon Monastery before visiting the hundreds of stupas on Sagaing Hill.
Journey up to colonial hill stations set among the rolling pine-clad hills. Drift along the river, enjoying the atmosphere of river life and observe villages on stilts on the edge of a lake surrounded by high hills. Understand the power of a Buddhist relic at Kyaikhtiyo, also known as Golden Rock, where a huge rock perches precariously on the edge of a hill.
Eastravel offers a selection of holiday itineraries to experience a country that will stimulate your senses and fuel your emotions. All our holidays are fully flexible and can be adapted in any way to suit your specific requirements.
Go beyond the normal tourist trail and experience Myanmar's spiritual and historic aspects. Travel first to Golden Rock and join the locals as they make a pilgrimage to this holy site. Continue to Hpa An and onwards to Mawlamyine, a town full of colonial architecture and an intriguing mix of mosques and ancient temples, rural towns and landscapes.
This tour will give you the opportunity to experience the colour of this remote town located in the Shan State of Burma. The town has kept its centuries-old traditions and many of the structures there are of the classic Shan design with colonial structures scattered throughout the town. Take short treks to less visited villages in the area.
Explore hillside villages and admire the spectacular views of the rolling hills as you take a mini trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake. Learn about the unique skills of village people and how they use local materials to create a livelihood.