Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

5-Hour Mount Popa Tour from Bagan with Nat Temple Climb

5 Hours Round trip from Mt Popa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb 777 steps to the summit of Mount Popa
02 Visit the well-known monastery home to the spirits called "Nats"
03 Enjoy magnificent panoramic views over Mount Popa National Park
04 See monkeys along the mountain walkway
05 Stop at a local workshop making products from palm tree materials

Climb the 777 steps of Mount Popa from Bagan and visit the well-known monastery at the summit, home to the spirits called "Nats". Along the way, see the many monkeys that gather on the walkway and take in magnificent views over the surrounding Mount Popa National Park. This short trip also includes a stop at a local workshop producing items made from palm tree materials.

Upon arrival, you will be surprised to see a large number of monkeys jumping and crossing your walkway as you climb the 777 steps to the top of the mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bagan, Mount Popa, Popa Mountain National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Popa Climb, Nat Monastery Visit and Return to Bagan

Get picked up from your hotel after breakfast in Bagan and begin the drive to Mount Popa.
Upon arrival, you will be surprised to see a large number of monkeys jumping and crossing your walkway as you climb the 777 steps to the top of the mountain.
Take a walk around the monastery and enjoy the beautiful panorama surrounding Mount Popa National Park.
After sightseeing, you will head back to Bagan.
On the way, visit a workshop that makes products out of materials from palm trees.