7-Hour Islamic Mosques Tour in Yangon with Bahadur Shah Zafar Mausoleum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Yangon's historic Sunni and Shia mosques
• 02 Visit Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the mausoleum of India's last Mughal emperor
• 03 Learn about Myanmar's mystical Sufi tradition and its role in the wider Muslim world
• 04 Share an authentic halal lunch at the Emperor's mausoleum with the local mosque community

Explore Yangon's historic Sunni and Shia mosques and visit Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the final resting place of India's last Mughal emperor, who is revered as a legendary Sufi Saint. This 7-hour tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the history, culture, beliefs, and food of Yangon's Muslim community, while also examining the important role of Myanmar's mystical Sufi tradition within the wider Islamic world.

Attend comprehensive lectures, go on walking tours, and have lunch at the Emperor's mausoleum with members of the mosque community.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yangon

Languages Cantonese, English, Japanese, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Yangon Mosques and Bahadur Shah Zafar Mausoleum Tour

• Explore Yangon's historic architectural landmarks, including Sunni and Shia mosques.
• Visit Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the emperor's mausoleum, with your Yangon tour guide. It is considered the final resting place of India's last Mughal emperor and is revered as that of a Sufi Saint.
• Enjoy an in-depth exploration of the critical role played by Myanmar's mystical and intensely spiritual Sufi tradition in the practice of the wider Islamic religion throughout the Muslim world.
• Attend comprehensive lectures, go on walking tours, and have lunch at the Emperor's mausoleum with members of the mosque community.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Intimate small-group tour limited to 10 guests
• Cultural indigenous community immersion
• Complimentary catalogue and museum-quality curation
• English-speaking Yangon tour guide
• Premium air-conditioned vehicle
• Community donations on guests' behalf
• Complimentary longyi - a sarong worn by men and women - to wear on tour and take home as a memento
• Lunch - an authentic halal meal cooked at the Emperor's mausoleum and shared with the local Muslim community
• Complimentary premium branded soft drinks, bottled water, and juice
• All fees and taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenditures
• Gratuities/tips
• Travel insurance

Know before you go

• This tour is also available in the following languages: Thai and Hindi.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.