Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Monywa Heritage Tour from Mandalay with Cave Temples

1 Day Round trip from Myanmar (Burma) Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Monywa's local market and see Burmese vendors arriving by boat
  • 02 Admire Thanboddhay Pagoda with its 582,257 Buddha images
  • 03 Marvel at Bodhi Tataung's 1,000 bodhi trees and the world's largest Buddha image
  • 04 Discover the carved caves and mural paintings of Po Win Daung and Shwe Ba Taung

Go on a full-day tour from Mandalay to Monywa and explore its local market as you get a glimpse of everyday Burmese life and shop for souvenirs. Admire the revered Thanboddhay Pagoda, marvel at the one thousand bodhi trees of Bodhi Tataung, and see the world's largest Buddha image. Continue to the Po Win Daung and Shwe Ba Taung caves to discover carved Buddha images, mural paintings, and ancient sandstone chambers.

Admire the revered Thanboddhay Pagoda, marvel at the one thousand bodhi trees of Bodhi Tataung, and see the world's largest Buddha image.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Mandalay, Monywa
Languages Burmese, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Monywa Market, Pagodas, and Cave Temples

  • Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Myanmar at 8:00 AM and make your way to Monywa.

  • Explore the local market of Monywa. See local Burmese gather to sell their products, foods, fruits, and meats as they arrive by boat.

  • Visit the Thanboddhay Pagoda, one of the most revered pagodas among Burmese Buddhists. See its 582,257 different Buddha images placed row upon row in ascending tiers in niches along the walls.

  • Continue your visit to the nearby Bodhi Tataung and see the 1,000 bodhi trees with seated Buddha images. Marvel at the world's largest Buddha image.

  • Drive to the Po Win Daung caves. See many carved Buddha images and well-preserved mural paintings from the 17th-18th century Nyaungyan period. Admire the caves' beautiful exterior carvings.

  • Make your way to the forty-six sandstone caves of Shwe Ba Taung before driving back to your hotel.

Monywa, Thanboddhay Pagoda, Bodhi Tataung, Po Win Daung caves

Where this trip takes you

Monywa, Thanboddhay Pagoda, Bodhi Tataung, Po Win Daung caves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Myanmar (Burma) 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Burmese tour guide

  • Safe driver and air-conditioned car service

  • Purified drinking water

  • Snow towels

  • Camera fees

  • Road taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Food and drinks

  • Entrance fees

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • It is suggested to wear formal dress and remove your footwear while visiting religious sites.

  • The tour can be adjusted according to your interests.

  • Restaurants for meals, local food, and drinks can be recommended.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Myanmar (Burma).

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