Mount Popa is inactive volcano that is mostly known as the "Mount Olympia of Myanmar" due to its religious significance, this is also a very famous attraction in Myanmar tourism. If you want a Myanmar escorted tour that can take you to explore the best of Mount Popa, Mount Popa Day Trip – Full Day Discover Mt.Popa is the ideal choice for you. On this Myanmar tour package, you will have the chance to conquer 777 steps and resist the cuteness of many monkeys living along the way to reach the peak of the famous mountain. From there, you can visit the fascinating Popa Taungkalat Shrine that looks like it is made of shining gold under the sunlight, as well as see the mesmerizing view of Myingyan Plain. Contact Myanmar Private Tour if you have any questions and let us accompany you on your memorable journey to Myanmar!
Transfer:
Meals: N/A
Route of Mount Popa Day Trip: Bagan - Mount Popa - Bagan
After breakfast at 8:30 AM, you'll go to the bustling and hustling Nyaung Oo market.
Next, you'll go to Taung Kalat, a Buddhist monastery that sits on top of Mount Popa, a 1518-meter-high extinct volcano. Since the beginning, Mount Popa has been an important part of the culture, religion, and history of Myanmar.
It has a shrine where the 37 Nats, which are ancient Burmese spirits, are worshipped.
As you and your local guide climb the stairs to the top, you can discuss about nats and nat worship. From the top of the volcanic peak, you can see a great view of the Myingyan Plain.
After that, we'll drive back to Bagan, which will take an hour. On the way, we'll stop in a nearby village where people make wine and molasses from the fruit of palm trees. Observe the amazing manufacturing process.