3 Amazing Things to Do in Myanmar

Myanmar has recently opened up about its tourism. It’s a country which is breathtakingly beautiful, where you can plan a trip anytime you want, of course e-Visa is a must need to enter the country. However, if you make a plan to visit the country, make sure to do these 5 amazing things in Myanmar.

Here we have made our top 3 amazing and fun things list to enjoy your vacation at Myanmar to the fullest:

1.    Stay at a Boutique Winery

Up for some alcohol? as Burma had its own vineyard. Overlooking the hillside vineyard is a tiny boutique hotel, Monte DiVino Lodge, where bedrooms have balconies with views over the estate, best enjoyed with a glass of the local rose to hand

2.    Go Motor biking on the Road from Mandalay

There is a really cool guy name Zach Benoy who rents motorbikes and runs dedicated tours out of Mandalay. This is a great adventure, where you can take a self – guided route, or embark on country – wide epics led by Zach or one of his local guides

3.    Swim in Indiana Jones Style Waterfall

Pyin Oo Lwin is one historic town in the east of Mandalay. It’s a really relaxing place to escape from the daily humdrum of city life.

In order to experience these adventurous, you would need a visa. Get in touch with us by visiting our website i.e. http://www.e-visamyanmar.com/

5 Top Myanmar Festivals that’s a Reflection of Beautiful Burmese Tradition

Myanmar has recently opened up about its tourism. It’s a country which is breathtakingly beautiful, where you can plan a trip anytime you want, of course e-Visa is a must need to enter the country. However, if you make a plan to visit the country during their beautiful festivals, it will be even more blissful and wonderful to participate in.

Here we have made our top 5 festivals of Myanmar which is the reflection of authentic Burmese tradition:

1.    Shittaung Pagoda Festival

It’s a festival of dances, boat rowing competitions, boxing competitions etc. And mainly this festival is celebrated by the Rakhine people.

When – April

Where – Mrauk U town, Myanmar

2.    Thadingyut Festival of Lights

This festival is celebrated in winters and it symbolizes the return of Buddha to paradise from the mortal land. If you visit Myanmar this time of the year, you would spot some uncountable lanterns or lights on up the sky.

When – October

Where – Nationwide

3.    Taunggyi Balloon Festival

This most fun festival is celebrated every year right after the monsoon. Candle lit paper balloons cover the skies. There it is believed that all the evil spirits go away by this practice and invites positivity and happiness to the land.

When – October

Where – Nationwide

4.    Kyaukse Elephant Dance Festival

In this festival, a giant elephant is made with the bamboo and paper, and two men get inside it and try to match the beats and the rhythm of the drums. This festival is celebrated to increase the unity between people.

When – October

Where – Kyaukse near Mandalay

5.    Thingyan Water Festival

This festival is celebrated in order to mark the new Burmese year. People get drench and splash water on each other through pipes from jeeps and trucks, and children enjoy with little water pistols. And the aim of this festival is to cleanse the past sins.

When – April

Where – Kandawgyi Pat Lann and Kabaraye Roads, Yangon, Myanmar

In order to participate in these fun – filled festivals, you would require a visa. Get in touch with us by visiting our website www.e-visamyanmar.com/

Myanmar Visa and Passport Requirements

Visa and Passport works as permit to enter the territory of other countries. It’s kind of an official document which stipulates that you are allowed to enter, leave and stay in a specific country for a specified period of time or for all time.

Passport Requirement for Myanmar

In order to enter Myanmar, validity of a passport is given for at least six months beyond the date of intended departure is required by all nationals who are as follows:

	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
USA (United States of America)	Yes	Yes	No
Other EU	Yes	Yes	No
Canadian	Yes	Yes	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	No
British	Yes	Yes	No

Visa for Myanmar

Visa on arrival facility is also available. However, it is only available to those needing transit visas, business visas, or entry visas for participating in certain events or meetings. As e-Visa Myanmar requires few additional supporting documents such as confirming the nature of business being conducted. And also it’s available to a limited number of nationalities.

Validity Period of Visa for Myanmar  

There are certain fixed validity periods for the given visas which are as follows:

(a)            e-Visa / tourist Visa – 28 days within three months of issue

(b)            business e-ViSa / Single Entry Business Visa – 10 weeks within three months of issue

(c)            Multiple – entry business visa – 10 weeks within six or 12 months of issue

What are the documents required for e-VisaMyanmar?

Before applying for Visa to Myanmar, keep the following documents handy:

(a)             A passport valid for at least 6 months

(b)            Upload one recent (last 3 months) color photograph (4.6 cm * 3.8 cm)

For more information you can call us on visit our website www.e-visamyanmar.com/ . We have a 24*7 customer care executives to assist you with your queries.

3 Must Taste Foods of Myanmar

Myanmar has recently opened up about tourism. And it has only increased over the years. Once you get a visa to enter the territory of this country, it is all opened up for you to discover it. And food is another reason to visit this beautiful country.

In this article, we will list out top 3 must have foods that you simply cannot afford to miss:

1.    Mohinga

Flavored with turmeric, ginger, chili powder, garlic and lemongrass, this fish soup is breakfast in a bowl. It’s also considered to be a street-food snack or the main dish of a comforting meal.

2.    Thoke (Salad)

Salad has a different meaning for the Burmese. It’s their version of fast – food. It is made of rice, ginger, tea leaves, and lemon grass fish. And rice can be alternated with noodles as well.

3.    Mandalay Mee Shay (rice noodles with pork)

If you are in Myanmar, this rice noodles with pork is a must have for you. Of many varieties of Mee Shay, this dish is the last royal capital food of Burma

To enjoy all these delicacies, and explore this beautiful country, you would require a visa. We also provide urgent basis e-visa Myanmar. Get in touch with us by visiting our website i.e. www.e-visamyanmar.com/

5 Things you need to Know about Bagan, Myanmar

Planning a vacation to Myanmar? Bagan should be on the top of your list, as it is undeniably one of the best places to visit in Myanmar.  A sea of innumerable temple tops lancing the clouds and the forests; crest of dust mingling at the spires of ancient stupas; the grow fainted outlines of blotted Hindu demigods beckon from the great platforms, and all the while the indented tips of the Arakan Mountains loom in the background.

If you wish to explore all of the Bagan; which is a place inside Myanmar, a lifetime would take to travel over the same.

Hence, we have listed out five things which are a must to do in Bagan when you visit Myanmar:

1.    Lawkaoushaung Temple, Bagan

With beautiful architecture, this temple is one among the best Myanmar temples. It has a sun – deck at the second and third floors, which flutter above the tree line and provide a glorious 360 degree view of the Myinkaba plain covered by the remarkable early morning mist.

2.    Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan

In order to describe the incredible architecture of Myanmar temples with Buddhist artistry and spectacular stone carvings, Ananda Temple in Bagan is a perfect example for that. This temple has gold plated dome sparkling beautifully in the sun.

3.    Eateries in Bagan

When you visit Bagan, you can tickle your taste buds with several of flavors such as Indian, Chinese, and Thai. Burmese or Myanmar food is identified as the combination of different Asian styles of cooking. However, foreign travelers who wish to experience Burmese cuisine will have no difficulty finding it.

4.    Bagan Transportation  

Transportation is not a problem in Bagan. The flight time from Yangon to Bagan is only an hour and ten minutes. However if you wish to hop on a boat can either take a cruise (for longer trips) or ride a small boat (which often passes through the Irrawaddy River).

Also, there are trains; taxis and other regular mode of transportations are also available.

5.    Balloon Ride over Bagan

There is nothing like magnificent flight by a hot air balloon over Bagan. These rides take place in the wee hours of the morning. Carry your camera to capture some spectacular views from above.

We provide urgent basis e-visa Myanmar. Get in touch with us by visiting our website i.e. www.e-visamyanmar.com/

Ngapali Beach: Asia’s most Beautiful Beach

Ngapali (pronounced as Napally) is one of the most beautiful beach in Asia which is located in Myanmar. Among several other incredible beaches in Myanmar Ngapali is the incredible undiscovered beach. Here we have listed out at least five things that you can do at Ngapali beach:

 5 Things to Do in Ngapali Beach

1.       Explore Ngapali by Bicycle

 Rent a bicycle and hop on it to explore the quiet   area of Ngapali coastline. You can rent these   bicycles anywhere near the beach shops or could ask your hotel to arrange one.

2.      Get Social with the Locals

 People of Myanmar are very friendly and always have a smile on their faces. Hence, while strolling   around the streets try to strike a conversation with them and they will be fascinated by your   appearance and will try to communicate with you in the best way possible.

3.      Hop On a Boat

 If you wish to hop on a boat, the local fishermen of Ngapali beach are very kind to offer you a boat   tour where you can visit the local the island just off the coast. Visit one of the fishing villages and   you can do a bit of snorkeling as well.

4.      Enjoy a Beautiful Sunset

 Ngapali beach has the perfect sun position. In the early morning the beach is covered in shadow, so   you can go out for a morning walk or run. The sunsets are that round shaped sun that disappears into   the ocean.

5.      Rejuvenate yourself on the Beach

Ngapali is all about the beach. Feel the sand beneath your feet and feel the wind on your hair. You can also take a towel along and relax under a palm tree.

Plan your next escape to Myanmar, Ngapali beach and we will get you a visa within 24 – 48 hours. You can also visit our website i.e. www.e-visamyanmar.com

Explore Myanmar’s Water World

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 explore this beautiful country of Pagodas, landscape and its amazing water world.

From your other explorations of this beautiful country, we suggest you to also discover the unique watery world of Inle Lake, Intha fisherman row canoes with one leg, gardens float, and wooden homes perch above the water on rickety stilts.

In this article, we have listed out some of the must visit lakes in Myanmar:

1.      Inle Lake

Amongst others, Inle Lake is one of the treats to the visitors. It is also the most famous lake situated at Nyaung Shwe Township of Shan state. The width of the surface is 44.9 square miles. This lake contains fish and snail species that are found nowhere else in the world. Also, UNESCO has recognized this lake as Man and the biosphere reserve.

2.      Inya Lake

This lake was brought into existence by the Britishers in order to supply water Yangon and named as Victoria. However, the locals still calls it Koke Kai or Inya Lake. And it is the hotspot for them to relax to avoid the hot weather of Yangon.

3.      Inn Daw Gyi Lake

This lake is situated at Moe Nyin city in Kachin State. It is considered to be one of the largest lakes in Myanmar. UNESCO also has recognized it as Ramsar site and biosphere reserves.

4.      Taung The Man Inn

Located in Amarapura Township of Mandalay Division, the Taung the Man Inn is a famous tourist attraction with the world famous U Bein Bridge. Watching the sunset and taking boat trips are an activity that traveler often does.

5.      Rhi Lake

Situated near Myanmar – India border, Rhi Lake is 64 miles away from Pha Lan city of Chin State. This lake is in a heart shape style and is surrounded by mountains with the height of 2966 feet of sea level above. The lake is above one mile in length and half a mile in width.

Above mentioned are some of the magical and beautiful lakes which are a must visit for your next trip to Myanmar.