Bagan 3 Days Itinerary

Bagan 3 Days Itinerary

Bagan is one of the most mesmerizing destination in Myanmar. It is beautifully filled with over 2,000 pagodas and temples remaining from 11th century Your trip to Myanmar seems incomplete without a visit to Bagan. 
According to our travel experts, 3 days is the perfect timing to enjoy the best Bagan has to offer. Here is our suggestion for Bagan 3 days itinerary with some unique touches : 

Day 01 : Bagan Temples

The tour can start from your hotel or airport.
After the pick-up, our guide will start showing you Bagan's notable pagodas starting from Shwewigon, the area's most important reliquary shrine - look out for images of the 37 'nats' (spirits) housed in a small hall. Next, you will explore " Cave temple" - the Kyansittha then Gubyaukgyi in Wetkyi Inn village. 
After water, journey to Htilominlo, the last Bamar-style monument exposing fascinating mural art. Another outstanding pagoda is Ananda, famous for its Mon architect housing four standing Buddhas.
What you will not miss today also include Thatbyinnyu - the tallest temple with the spire rising up to  61 metres
Afternoon time is spent to get face to face with the big temple dated back to 1170 AD, the Dhammayangyi then Mingalazedi, the last of the large pagodas built in the 13th Century. 
Prepare your snack and a cup of wine to behold the stunning sunset. 

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Day 02 : Bagan Unique Experiences

The best way to start this day is to take an amazing Bagan Balloon ride. You will have opportunity to enjoy the bird's eye view when floating over the temple and river as the sun comes up gently over the mountain. 
After breakfast, depart for Mountain Popa, a good time to appreciate the varied landscapes of north Myanmar. To change your travel style, we visit Kyaukpadaung local market. 
After lunch, embark on a scenic drive to Salay, home to Yokesone Monastery which was  built on 154 teak posts and known for its 130-year-old beautiful wooden carvings of the 'Jataka Tales' (stories from the Buddha's life) .
A river cruise sunset will be the highlight of this afternoon. 

Day 03 : Bagan Local Life 

For those who fancy practicing their photography skills, our Bagan Photo Tour is an ideal option to make your morning busy. 
To start the experience of Bagan local life, you will travel to Myingaba village by a styled horse cart. From here, you will head to Manuha pagoda, a nice place to observe local people produce peanut oils, special Bagan cigar. 


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" For the first timer, Best of Myanmar would be the ideal choice. This iconic journey is now colourized with our special add on for local touches "
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