KYAIKHTIYO ( GOLDEN ROCK ) EXTENSION from Yangon

Trip Code : TOUR07

Destination : Myanmar ( Bago , Kyaikhtiyo )

Duration : 2 Days / 1 Nights

Trip Description

KYAIKHTIYO (GOLDEN ROCK) PAGODA Located about 160 km from Yangon, Kyaikhtiyo is the largest domestic tourism centre. It stands on a gilded boulder precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 3615 feet above sealevel. There are many legends about the pagoda and Nat (Spirit Gods) shrines along the way from the base camp to the pagoda. There is also a popular belief that a person gains in wealth every time he climbs the hill. It is a test of one's endurance and is very exhilarating once a person has reached the summit. Kyaikhto Hotel located on the hill side is the full view of the pagoda. The season of pilgrimage is from October to May. Our coach has to stop at Kinpun Base camp. From there we have to use an open truck which is normally used for hilly track up to the hermit "Yathae Hill". On arrival at the hermit "Yathae Hill", they will have to treck about one hour up hill. It can also reach by trekking from the base camp. Porters and palanquins are available to carry luggage and pilgrims who are too old or weak.

Moreover we are also recommend another short interesting trip to Mawlamyein, the third largest city of Myanmar which is about 5 hours drive from Kyaiktiyo. This was the western terminus of the notorious Burma-Siam Railway, known as “Death Railway”. And can easily observed a small zinc roofed shelter with eight pillars in the middle of the town. That is the symbol of the town to be called Thanpyuzayat and also can enjoy Mudon's hand weaving workshops.

Day 1 Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo ( GOLDEN ROCK )

After breakfast, proceed by coach to Kyaikhtiyo ( the Golden Rock ) about 160 km from Yangon, stands on a gilded boulder precariously perched on the edge of a hill. Lunch and dinner at outside local restaurants and overnight at Kyaikhto Hotel.

Meal : -/L/D

Day 2 Kyaikhtiyo ( GOLDEN ROCK ) - Bago - Yangon

After breakfast, return by coach to Yangon. Before proceed on to Yangon sightseeing at Bago, the ancient Mon Capital, 80 Kilometers northeast of Yangon. Sightseeing tour highlights include Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar, Shwethalyaung, the world's most beautiful Reclining Buddha; Wood curving industry and Kyaikpun Pagoda. Lunch at outside local restaurant in Bago. On the way back to Yangon visit the Allied War Cemetery at Htaukkyant. Upon arrival at Yangon transfer to Hotel. Here ends our service Bon Voyage.

Meal : B/L/-

PER PAX NET RATE IN USD ( TWIN SHARED BASIS)

Cost includes:

-Full-board :2 Lunch & 1 Dinner at local restaurants

-Mineral water bottles throughout the trip on coach / car

-1 night accommodation with full breakfast(twin sharing basis)

-transfer & sightseeing (with A/C coach or car) & open truck fees up to Yathe Hill at Golden Rock Trip

-English speaking through out guide fees

- Entrance fees

Cost excludes:

-Beverages

-International airport tax

-Personal expenses such as Camera fees,tpis etc.

Note

1.1 F.O.C for every 16 paying guests

2.Standard hotel used is (** ) category,Kyaikhto hotel

3.Higher class hotels not available

4. For hotel information. Please refer to our website www.travelmyanmar.com

'Accommodation in Myanmar' section

5.Validity :Up to 30 April 2009