Taungoo

Taungoo was the seat of Myanmar kingdom in the 15th and 16th centuries. The famous kings of Taungoo were Tabin Shwe Htee and Bayint Naug. From Yangon 267km, it is situated on the Yangon-Mandalay highway and railway and one of the main gateways to Bago Yoma. It lies on the No. 1 Yangon-Mandalay route. It is easy to get there by either train or car. Count on about 6 hour's traveling time from Yangon. Places of interest are Seinye forest camp is deep in the teak forest. By four-wheel drive from Taungoo, it is and arduous journey of 4-5 hours. Shwe Sandaw Pagoda built in 1597 AD.

Seinye Elephant Camp

Just 01 hour drive from Taungoo to the gate of the forest. It is situated in the heart of Bago Yoma mountain ranges, where we can enjoy the immense beauty of nature and see a variety of wildlife species and plants. The camp is home of the best teak and we can explore the scenic beauty of mountain ranges by walking tour. Not very far from the camp is Kyetshar Elephant Worksite where we can observe elephants working in logging operations. We can find out how men and elephants can be close to one another and how much their cooperation means to the world we live in.

Thargara (Pho Kyar) Elephant Camp

It is situated in the fascinating Bago Yoma, which means Bago mountain ranges. It is the home of the best teak, and the topography of Bago Yoma is a place of genuine beauty. It can be reached by car from Taungoo, 7/8 hours drive from Yangon. You can explore the scenic beauty of Bago Yoma by taking a walking tour in the villages.

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