Bangan, Burma

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Bagan Classic Tour
This tour will take you to archaeological sites, Bagan Temple and Pagodas, one of the travel wonders of Asia which is famous for its remarkable architecture.

Prices from US$160

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bagan

  • Arrival in Bagan
  • Transfer
  • Visit Ananda Pahto one of the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples. Thought to have been built around 1105 by King Kyanzittha, this perfectly proportioned temple heralds the stylistic end of the Early Bagan period and the beginning of the Middle period.
  • Visit Gubyaukgyi Temple at Myinkaba
    Built in 1113 by Kyanzittha’s son Rajakumar, this temple is famous for its well-preserved stuccos from the 12th century on the outside walls. The magnificent paintings date from the original construction of the temple and are considered to be the oldest original paintings in Bagan.
  • Visit Shwesandaw Pagoda
    In 1057 King Anawrahta built this Pagoda following his conquest of Thaton. This is the first monument in Bagan, which features stairways leading up from the square bottom terraces to the round base of the Stupa. This Pagoda is ideal to watch Bagan’s magnificent sunsets.
  • Visit Shwezigon Pagoda
    King Anawrahta started the construction of the Schwezigon Pagoda to enshrine some relicts of Buddha. The construction was finished by his successor, King Kyansittha between 1086 and1090. Originally the Shwezigon Pagoda marked the northern end of the city of Bagan. The stupa’s graceful bell shape became a prototype for virtually all later stupas over Myanmar.
  • Overnight in Bagan

Day 2 - Bagan

  • Sightseeing Bagan
  • Mahabodhi Temple: Inspired by the Mahabodhi at Bodh Gaya in India, this temple was built during the reign of King Nantaungmya (1211 – 1234). Temples of this nature only appeared during the Late Bagan period and the Mahabodhi is the only one of this style in Bagan.
  • Dhamayangyi Temple: The brickwork of this temple is said to rank one of the finest in Bagan. Built in the 12th century, it is not exactly clear by which King actually started the construction. Some sources say it was King Narathu, others say it was constructed a little earlier, during the reign of King Alaungsithu.
  • Sulamani Temple: Built in 1181 by King Narapatisithu this temple is one of the best examples of the later, more sophisticated temple styles. Carved stucco on mouldings, pediments and pilasters represents some of Bagan’s finest ornamental work and is in fairly good condition.
  • Nandamannya Temple: This small, single chambered temple is dating from the 13th century. The mural paintings in the interior tell the story of the “temptation of Mara”.
  • Thatbyinnyu Temple: This temple rises up to 61 meters and is one of Bagan’s tallest monuments. It is also called the “Omniscient” temple and its enormous size makes it a classic example of Bagan’s middle period. King Alaungsithu built the Thatbyinnyu Temple in the 12th century.
  • Overnight in Bagan

Inclusion

  • Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF)
  • All transfers within the journey
  • Economy class on domestic flights
  • All entrance fees
  • English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request)
  • E.V.T. letter for Myanmar

Exclusion

  • Visa fees
  • Visa-approval services
  • Airport taxes

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