Full-Day Popa Mountain Trek from Bagan with Taungkalat Shrine

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Popa Mountain National Park on a scenic trek from Bagan
• 02 Reach the golden stupas of the hidden gem Taungkalat Shrine
• 03 Enjoy stunning nature views from the summit over Mount Popa
• 04 Walk back through rough trails lined with plantations and local villages

Get set for this short tour to Popa Mountain National Park from Bagan. Trek through rocky trails to reach the golden stupas of Taungkalat Shrine, a hidden gem on the slopes of Mount Popa near the Bagan plains. Enjoy gorgeous scenery and stunning nature views along the way, then catch glimpses of local village life on your return.

Take a 4-hour trek to reach the summit and see the beautiful Popa Taungkalat Shrine, topped with gold stupas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bagan, Mount Popa, Popa Mountain National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Trek to Taungkalat Shrine in Popa Mountain National Park

• Pick up from your place of stay or hotel in Bagan and transfer to Popa Mountain National Park.
• Take a 4-hour trek to reach the summit and see the beautiful Popa Taungkalat Shrine, topped with gold stupas. Situated on the slopes of Mount Popa near the Bagan plains, this place is a hidden gem and a sight to behold.
• Have a packed lunch at the summit while enjoying stunning nature views.
• Trek down through different rough trails with beautiful views of plantations and local villages.
• Stop by the village.
• Drive back to Bagan and drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Myanmar tour guide
• Air-conditioned car
• Packed lunch
• Drinking water
• First aid kit

Know before you go

• Please bring sunglasses, sunblock cream, a hat, hiking shoes, a raincoat (if possible), and insect repellent.
• Bring binoculars if you love birdwatching.
• Bring a camera if you are interested in taking pictures at Mt. Popa Table Mountain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.