Mrauk U

MRAUK-U - THE RAKHINE ORCHID: 4 DAY/3 NIGHT

Destination: the fascinating Arakan (Rakhine today) State.
Mrauk-U  is  the  biggest  archaeological  site  in  Rakhine  State  and  is  located  80  km  north  of  Sittwe  in  the north-Western part of Myanmar. Travelers have to fly 90 minutes to Sittwe and then make a 5-hour boat trip along the Kaladan River. In this ancient capital founded by Rakhine King Minsawmon in 1433 AD, the Mrauk U period flourished between the 15th century and 18th century. The early 17th century was Rakhine’s Golden Age because of its trading with many western countries. Sittwe, the port city, was known as the Golden Gate by the west.

Mrauk-U Temples and Pagodas are strategically located on the hilltops and look like fortresses. There are many countless images influenced by Indian culture and civilization spread all over. Some are in ruins. Shitthaung Pagoda, Kothaung Pagoda, Anndawthein, Laungbonpyauk, Dukkhanthein, and Pitaakataik are famous ancient temples with countless stupas. At about 8 km from Mrauk-U another ancient capital archeological zone (4th century) is Vesali. Vesali was replaced by a series of small cities although Mrauk-U remained.

DAY 1: YANGON>SITTWE>MRAUK-U

Morning transfer to Yangon Airport. Flight to Sittwe. On arrival, welcome and transfer to the boat to Mrauk-U (5-6 hour transfer). Picnic lunch on the boat. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 2: MRAUK-U

Breakfast  at  hotel.  Full-day  visit  to  the  Mrauk  U  site:  Sakyamanaung  and  Ratanamanaung  Pagodas, Andaw Temple which enshrines the Buddha’s Tooth. Shitthaung Temple and Htut Kan Sima are next seen. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3: MRAUK-U>SITTWE

Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to a Mro tribe village, Bandoola Monastery and Palace Wall. Return to Sittwe by
boat after lunch. Late afternoon Sittwe arrival. Welcome and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a leisurely walk on a
black sandbank near your hotel. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 4: SITTWE>YANGON

Breakfast  at  hotel.  Morning  visit  to  the  town  :  local  market,  Kaladan  river  port,  the  Cultural  and  Buddhist
Museums, Moe Kyaw Thu Monastery and the Mosque. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to airport. Flight back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel.

EXTENED TRAVEL PRICE INCLUDES

• Domestic flights mentioned.
• Transfers and transport mentioned in the particular tour.
• All entrances fees, all excursions and visits mentioned with English speaking guide from Yangon to Yangon.
• Lodging in double room in the listed hotels (or similar).
• All Meals

EXTENSION PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

- All personal expenses. Beverages. Tips