Extension From Yangon

(EGTM-01) Yangon-Bago-Golden Rock-Yangon

Day (1) Yangon-Bago-Golden Rock

Early morning, drive out of Yangon to the ancient capital of Bago (Pegu), about 2 hours drive north east of Yangon. Just outside Bago, visit Kyaikpun Pagoda with four 30 metre high Buddha figures seated back to back. From Bago, drive through seemingly endless paddy fields to the small town of Kyaikto and on to the 'base camp' of Kinpun. In the afternoon take a truck up a bumpy track about half way up the mountain. From here, walk up the path which climbs steeply to the legendary 'Golden rock'. (The climb takes around 1 hour and those unwilling, or not fit enough, to walk can hire four porters to carry them in a sedan chair). The climb offers magnificent views over the surrounding countryside and the opportunity to make friends with t he many local people who make the pilgrimage to Kyaiktiyo. The incredible 'Golden Rock' sis precariously on top of the mountain, and is said to balance thanks to a precisely placed hair of Buddha. Weather permitting, sunset views form Mount Kyaiktiyo ae amazing. Accommodation at Kyaiktiyo.

Day (2) Golden Rock-Yangon

Breakfast. Early risers may enjoy returning to the Golden Rock; about 20 minutes walk from the hotel, to watch the sunrise. After breakfast, walk down the mountain and return by truck to your4 car/minibus, or alternatively walk all the way down to the base camp at Kinpun. Drive back to Bago and visit Shwemawdaw Pagoda which has a stupa inlaid with diamonds and is Bago's golden landmark. See Shwethalyaung Buddha, which dates from 994 and is revered throughout Myanmar as the most beautiful Reclining Buddha. An optional visit is included on the way back to Yangon at the British War Cemetery near Htauk Kyan

~~~ Sightseeing ~~~
 

Yangon
 

Mandalay
 

Bagan

Inle Lake

Taunggyi
 

Mrauk U

Kyaikhityo