Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Mount Popa and Bagan Tour with Monastery Climb and Sunset

1 Day Round trip from Mt Popa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb more than 800 steps to the monastery atop Mount Popa
02 Explore Taungkalat, famed as the home of 37 nats in Burmese tradition
03 See rural village life and learn how palm trees support local communities
04 Taste palm juice, palm sugar, and a typical tea leaves salad
05 Watch the sunset from the top of one of Bagan's stupas

Climb Mount Popa near Bagan to visit the monastery at the top of Taungkalat, a volcanic outcrop rising from an extinct volcano 1,518 metres above sea level in central Myanmar, about 50 km southeast of Bagan. Famed as the home of 37 nats (Burmese spirits), the site features statues at the base and more than 800 steps leading to a labyrinth of shrines and a 360-degree panorama from the summit. Along the way, this day trip also offers a glimpse into rural life and the many uses of the palm tree.

Climb Mount Popa near Bagan to visit the monastery at the top of Taungkalat, a volcanic outcrop rising from an extinct volcano 1,518 metres above sea level in central Myanmar, about 50 km southeast of Bagan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bagan, Mount Popa

Languages Burmese, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Popa Climb and Bagan Sunset

Pick up from your hotel and head to Mt. Popa.
Learn how useful the palm tree is for local people and observe the rural lifestyle.
Taste palm juice, palm sugar, and a typical tea leaves salad as well.
Proceed to Mt. Popa and climb up to the top.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Mt. Popa (own account).
Return to Bagan in the late afternoon.
Watch the sunset from the top of one of the stupas.
Drop off at your hotel.