Myanmar Travel Guide

Unlike many other countries in Asia, Myanmar has recently opened up about its tourism. This less explored country is rich in history, culture and tradition. As it is new to tourism, it could be a little challenging. Hence, we have come with a guide to help you explored this beautiful country of pagodas, beaches and stunning natural landscapes.

1 .      e-visa to Myanmar

Unlike traditional visas which are extremely time consuming and requires several rounds of the embassy, e-visa on the other hand saves you from that pain. Most importantly it holds the same validity as the traditional visa. And bonus is that you can get it anytime and anywhere from your comfort zone

2 .    Pre-Booked Hotels

Yes, very important that you plan your vacation right to avoid the entire last minute hotchpotch. Also, Myanmar has only a limited budget accommodation options that sell out months I advance.

3 .    USD Bills are Accepted

USD (United State Dollars) is accepted in Myanmar widely. Also exchanging bills with local currencies are also easy and happens almost all over the country. However, make sure to carry crisp notes as many people refuse to accept crumpled notes.

4 .     Remove shoes inside Pagodas

As a gesture of showing respect, it is not allowed to wear shoes inside the Pagodas. Hence, it is advisable to carry a plastic with you. Because no matter what adventure plans you have, you will definitely end up in one of the Pagodas for sure

5 .    Mind your Clothes

Respecting culture of a country is a must. Burmese does not like to show off a lot of skin. Hence, avoid hot pants, shorts, cut sleeves.

Fact: Typical Myanmar local male wears checkered longyi (similar to lungi in India) and local female prefers to wear longyi with a side knot (looks like wrap around skirts)

Myanmar is a less discovered beautiful country; a perfect destination for your next vacation. So are you planning one?

Top 5 Places to Visit in Myanmar for a Holiday

Located in Southeast Asian circuit; Myanmar is a hot tourist destination with its rich history and culture. The country has this off-beat vibe which has recently opened up to the outside world from the military-controlled state. From snowcapped Himalayan mountaintops to vast underwater reefs teeming with abundant life, Myanmar’s diverse beauty is absolutely unbelievable.

For your convenience we have also sorted out your e-visaforMyanmar for you. Also we have listed out some of the best places for you to visit in Myanmar for a look at what this land in Southeast Asia has to offer

1.      Bagan

Amongst seceral other laces, Bagan should be a must visit for you. Bagan is one of the most ancient city of Myanmar. It has an archeological zone which is spreaded across 26 square miles. Bagan is a landscape filled with thousands of Pagodas and temples and has over 2,000 Buddhist monuments.

The best way to exlore Bagan is by hopping on the hot air ballon and enjoy an aerial shot of the region.

2.      Inle Lake

One of the most popular and most exquisitely beautiful lake of Myanmar is Lake Inle. This lake is located in Shan and is also home to numerous endemic species of snails and fish. With its wonderful water bungalow hotels and welcoming people, Inle is able to captivate the tourist who visit the lake.

The way to explore the serenity of this lake is by boat. And on the way, you’ll discover two groups of old Pagodas i.e. the Shew Indein Pagodas and Nyaung Pagodas. Some are in ruin and some have been restored.

3.      Mandalay

The most picturesque spot of Myanmar is this luminuous Mandalay Arrray. “Steve McCurry of National Geographay calls it culturally and photographically rich”. Visiting mandalay would be a nice addition to your fort excursion in Myanmar.

4.      Mount Popa

Mount Popa is situated in a huge rock which is an ideal place to visit for hike lovers. It is not just on the top but also topped by the Popa Taungkalat Monastery that’s perched on an outcrop. To be precise it is nearly 777 steps to take you all the way to the top and reward you with aerial views of the plains.

5.      Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Kyaiktiyo is famous for its gravity-defying Golden Rock Pagoda which is perched on top of a mountain. This Pagoda is unique because it’s covered with gold leaves. For the arious other reasons this place is one of the most sought-after tourist place of Myanmar.

Wants to visit Myanmar and explore all the beautiful; places listed above? Plan your trip and leave the Visa on us. To know more about our visa for Myanmar process visit www.e-visamyanmar.com