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About Myanmar
Myanmar (formerly Burma) is the largest country in
South-East-Asia with a total land area of 676,577 square kilometers. It
stretches 2,200 kilometers from North to South and 925 kilometers from East
to West at its widest points. Myanmar is a paradise to discover, a
destination for discerning travellers to explore and experience the mystical
charms of the East in all its diversity - rich archaeological sites, a
wealth of cultures, glittering pagodas, colorful festivals, an awe-inspiring
range of natural sights - idyllic landscape, lush fertile plains, majestic
snowcapped mountains and pristine beaches washed by crystal clear
water.Myanmar - a colorful patchwork of over 135 ethnic groups, each with a
heritage of its own, a most enchanting and friendly people. A land of Golden
Smiles awaits the trevellers. And the people of this land are very
hospitable and excellent hosts; you will find yourself a most welcome guest
in any Myanmar home. One of their delights is to while the away in the
evening with their friends over a pot of tea, talking a good joke,
exchanging stories and amusing anecdotes. You would like to get a new travel
experience, do come & learn about the people of the land and develop
friendships, Myanmar is your destination. |
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Yangon, Largest City of Myanmar
The capital and gateway to the Myanmar is called "The Garden City of
the East" with lush tropical flowers, trees and beautiful lakes. Old
colonial style buildings and people wearing traditional costumes can
still be seen in the city and this is one of the most and unusually
wonderful scenes in the world. |
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Mandalay, The Heritage City of Myanmar
Mandalay was the last Kingdom of the Myanmar Dynasty before the
British took over. Mandalay which still has considerable cultural and
religious significance. The second largest city is about 700 km north of
Yangon and stands on the east bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. |
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Bagan, The Ancient City of Myanmar
On the east bank of the Ayeyarwady River, about 300 km south of
Mandalay, Bagan is one of the three most famous Buddhist archaeological
sites in the world, the Angkor Wat of Cambodia and Borobudur of
Indonesia It is very famous for its sunrise and sunset view over 2000
pagodas and temples. The Bagan Dynasty ran from 11th to 13th century. |
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Inle Lake, The Largest Lake in Myanmar
Inle Lake is 2880 feet above sea level on the Shan Plateau.
Enchanting beauty of high rising ranges at backdrop with 61 square miles
of water expanse definitely brings sheer delights. Natives Da-nu. Inn-tharr,
Pa-o, Shan and Myanmar have been habituating afloat upon this vast water
spread for centuries. |
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Ngapali Beach, The Sandy Beach of Myanmar
One of the finest resort beach in Myanmar and is located on the
Rakhine coast. Ngapali Beach is reached by 45 minute flight from Yangon.
It is an unspoiled beach stretching over 3 km with blue sky, clean
water, white sand and swaying coconut palm trees. There is an 18 holes
golf course hotels facilities are waiting your visit. |
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Kyaikhtiyo, The Golden Rock of Myanmar
The site of one of Myanmar's holiest monuments, the Golden Rock
Pagoda, which sits precariously on the edge of a cliff and said to be
balanced by the hair relic of Buddha. Only 80km from Bago & 160 km from
Yangon. It needs some more 11 km to be reached by hiking from the base
camp or by driving upto a point about a mile away to the pagoda. |
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Myikyinna, The Jade City of Myanmar
Myitkyinna, the capital of the Kachin State, situated in the northern
part of Myanmar, is worth a visit not only for its scenic confluence of
the Maikha and Malikha rivers, thus forming the famous Ayeyarwaddy
River, but also for the life style of the different ethnic groups,
approximately about 14 groups, those can be seen with their traditional
colourful costumes in the nearby villages. |
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Kalaw, The Peaceful Place in Myanmar
Which lies about 32 KM west of Heho is a beautiful hill station,
surrounded by pine trees. It is a peaceful summer resort with meandering
mountain streams and fragrant pine woods. There are Palaung villages
nearby and hill tribes such as Danu in their colourful costumes. They
can be seen at Kalaw Market, held every five days. |
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