
A Complete Travel Guide to Myanmar
Myanmar Travel Guide
Image source:myanmartravel.ccMyanmar is the land of rich cultural heritage, traditions and the beautiful landscape with glided pagodas. Formally it is known as Burma. This Southeast Asian nation is occupied by more than 100 ethnic groups. A nation that has faced several challenges for almost a decade, rise and fall of so many empires, military dictatorship is now turning into the hottest tourist destination. Myanmar has opened its gates for tourism and eventually, it has taken an important place in many enlightened souls who pass through. When anyone wants to sum up the vacationing at Myanmar they can enjoy untouched beaches, ancient temples and of course a thrilling culture to tangle with.Myanmar Visa Policy
Visa on Arrival is the best option for the tourists traveling to Myanmar. Indian Travellers too can opt for Visa on Arrival. Indian passport holders can get Visa on Arrival at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw International Airports for a fee of $50. If you have your visa ready and a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the time of entry in hand, you should have no trouble entering Myanmar either by air or land. A single-entry tourist visa lasts 28 days only. Visa-free travel is permitted for 14 days or in some cases longer than that for Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, and Laos passport holders. Tourists must have a passport that is valid for at leastsix monthsafter your departure from Myanmar.Read more:Myanmar offer visa on arrival to IndiansBest time to visit Myanmar
Myanmar enjoys a tropical climate. Although you can travel to Myanmar round the year. The best time to visit Myanmar is during the drier months of winter that is from November to February. As the monsoon brings rain from June to September and it is unmanageable to visit at that time. From March to May Myanmar becomes very hot. Bagan and Mandalay often see temperature excess in 40.C.Getting around in Myanmar
Although the condition of roads in Myanmar is not stable in most regions, several modes of transportation will make your trip at ease.By FlightFlights run by big companies are a reliable and safer mode of transportation in Myanmar. Some other flight services are there but they have created so many accidents in the regions, that why tourists don not trust the flight services.By TrainFor traveling to remote areas of Myanmar, trains can not be the best option. But the best services can be experienced in the famous routes like Yangon to Mandalay and Yangon to Naypyidaw.By BusBus services in Myanmar are the most trusted and safer. But it is a little bit slower in the remote areas. Bus services make the trip ease when tourists love to travel to rural areas to enjoy the scenic beauty. The fare of the bus is pocket-friendly but in some prime routes of Myanmar, bus fare is more than a train fare too.Accommodation in Myanmar
Accommodation in Myanmar is having huge options and they are suitable for every budget. The hotels prefer the payments in Kyat (Currency of Myanmar). Budget accommodation starts from $5 per night to $40 per night. They are simple family-run guesthouses that provide basic facilities to the tourists. In some remote areas, you may not find 24 hours of electricity supply, hot waters and A.C rooms too. Mid-rangeaccommodation occupies the$40to$120price range. Here, you will find somethingmore spaciouswith generally higher standards, and almost always offering24 hours of electricity,air conditioning, andyour bathroom.Luxuryaccommodation starts at$120per night and can go up to$400for high-end hotels in Yangon or top tourist spots.Here you can expect high-end facilities with all modern amenities. 24 hours room services, laundry, and free internet too.Top Things to do in Myanmar
If your soul seeks adventure at the golden land of Myanmar, then try these essentials to make your holiday fun-filled. So here we go with the list of top things which is worth doing in Myanmar.Climb the Mandalay Hill
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The Scenic Sunset At Shwedagon Pagoda
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The U Bein Bridge
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Trek Through The Splendid Views Of Kalaw
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Kalaw is the most ideal starting point to get ready to explore the mysterious Shan State of Myanmar. This place has lots of things to offer from beautiful scenery to incredible food. It is not a place packed with tourist prime attraction but the trekking experience is incredible in Kalaw, located in the south of Mandalay. The breezy atmosphere will make you feel heavenly while trekking. While trekking tourists can enjoy freshly prepared home-cooked cuisine.
Location:Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, MyanmarInle Lake
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Ananda Temple
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Water diving in theWaters Of Mergui Archipelago
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Burmese Cuisine
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