Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

11-Hour Kalaw and Pindaya Town Tour with Pindaya Caves and Nee Paya

11 Hours Round trip from Pindaya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the natural limestone caves of Pindaya with over 8,000 Buddha images
02 Discover local umbrella-making traditions and learn about everyday life in Pindaya
03 Experience Kalaw's cool air, peaceful ambience, and colonial-era atmosphere
04 Visit Nee Paya and see its gold-lacquered bamboo Buddha
05 Taste traditional foods of local people in Kalaw

Plan a picturesque visit to the towns of Kalaw and Pindaya on this 11-hour tour through Shan State. Explore the natural limestone caves of Pindaya, home to more than 8,000 Buddha images, and discover local umbrella-making traditions and everyday life. Continue to Kalaw to enjoy its cool air, peaceful ambience, tree-lined streets, and lingering colonial-era character, with a visit to Nee Paya.

Explore its natural limestone caves, which house more than 8,000 Buddha images of various sizes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Taunggyi, Kalaw, Pindaya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kalaw and Pindaya Town Tour

08:00: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Pindaya.
09:30: Arrive in Pindaya. Explore its natural limestone caves, which house more than 8,000 Buddha images of various sizes. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Shan State. Learn about the umbrella-making process here, and gain insight into local life.
12:00: Proceed to a local restaurant for lunch.
13:00: After lunch, continue to Kalaw.
14:30: Travel to Kalaw, situated about 70 km west of Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, and about 50 km from Pindaya Caves. Kalaw sits high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau. It was a popular hill station during British times and remains a peaceful and quiet place with an atmosphere reminiscent of the colonial era. Visit Nee Paya, a gold-lacquered bamboo Buddha. Enjoy seeing the daily life of local tribes and taste the traditional foods of local people.
17:00: Journey back to your hotel.
18:30: Arrive at your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Pindaya Caves, Nee Paya, Kalaw tree-lined streets

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pindaya 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tour coach
Entrance fees
Lunch

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Personal expenses
Tips
Any other transfer not mentioned above
Any other services not mentioned above
Burmese tour guide (if you choose the option without a tour guide)

Know before you go

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
A vegetarian option is available. Please advise at the time of booking if required.
Local (Burmese) tour guide is available only if you choose the tour guide option.

Cancellation Policy: