Mandalay Sightseeing in 2 Days

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Treasures of Myanmar in a Week – Day 1

Myanmar has started booming as a tourist country slowly and gradually, after lots of political chaos. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the country, way beyond my expectation. One fine evening over a social media app, I and Richie decided to explore Myanmar. We decided to start with Mandalay –  the former capital of Myanmar. It is a comparatively newly built city. It was ruled by two kings from 1858 to 1885, before the British conquered the Upper Burma.

Highlights of the Day

  • Bangkok to Mandalay
  • Diamonds Inn Mandalay
  • Mandalay Hill and Its Temples

How Did We Get to Mandalay?

Richie was flying from India. Flying via Bangkok was cheaper to him than directly from Kolkata. AirAsia from Kolkata reached Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok at around 6.40 AM. I arrived at the airport taking the overnight train from Phitsanulok – where I am staying now. The train connects directly to Don Mueang International Airport via Don Mueang Railway Station. We grabbed something to eat at the airport. Our flight from the same airport was at 11.10 AM with AirAsia. We reached Mandalay International Airport at around 12.30 PM.

Myanmar e-Visa

Being Indian passport holders, both of us had the facility to apply for e-Visa from their official website https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/.

The application process was very easy. I got a mail acknowledgement within 1 hour after successful payment. I got my e-Visa the following day, though the official processing time is said to be 3 working days.

Before applying for e-Visa, we had to have these following:

  1. Passport validity must have at least 6 months.
  2. Upload one color photo (4.8 cm X 3.8 cm) taking during last 3 months.
  3. Credit card details for the payment of 50 $.

Remember that the validity of e-Visa approval letter is 90 days from the issued date. You can enter if it is expired. When you arrive in Myanmar, you can stay for a maximum of 28 days.

Diamonds Inn Hotel

We had booked a standard twin room in Diamonds Inn Hotel for 2 nights.

The airport is very far from the city – it is around 40 km away. But it was not difficult to reach the hotel. You can always book a taxi from the airport. However, we opted for the economical option. There are shared minibuses that take you to your hotel in the city for 4 $ each. The booking counter is inside the airport. You just need to mention your name and the name of your hotel. It took us an hour to reach.

Stay at Diamonds Inn was very comfortable.  They have a 24-h front desk. The staff were too polite. They helped us with our luggage. Not only that, they never missed greeting whenever they saw us. The location of the inn was excellent. It was in the heart of the city center, very close to Mandalay Palace. The stay also included breakfast.

Our room in Diamond Inns Hotel, Mandalay
The room was clean and tidy, with all the basic amenities like twin comfortable beds, aircon, TV, minibar, water heater, private bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and also free WiFi
Sightseeing in and around Mandalay
The receptionist helped us understand what to see in and around Mandalay and arranged a car with a driver to take us around in 2 days

What to See in Mandalay?

The must place to see in Mandalay is Maha Myat Muni Paya. It is Myanmar’s second holiest pilgrimage site after Shwedagon Pagoda. Moreover, there are other eminent sites in Mandalay. For example, the temples at the base of Mandalay Hill. For example, Shwenandaw Kyaung, Sandamuni Paya, Kuthodaw Paya, Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda, and the temple at the summit of the hill – Su Taung Pyai Pagoda are worth a visit. Enjoy the sunset from the top of the Mandalay Hill.

It is strongly recommended to buy the ticket of Mandalay Archaeological Zone for 10 $. It is valid for a week. The ticket will allow you to enter all the important sites in Mandalay and also Amarapura. There is a separate 3 $ entry fee for Sagaing and Inwa, or 5 $ for Sagaing and Mingun.

You can skip visiting Mandalay Royal Palace as it is mostly destroyed in World War II and is no more an interesting place to visit.

Our driver came to pick us up at 3 PM. We did not have much time today. So we could visit only 3 temples along with the sunset from the hilltop. We chose to visit Sandamuni Paya, Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda, and of course Su Taung Pyai Pagoda at the top. In any case, we had to go to the hilltop for sunset. The driver took us everywhere, also took us to a restaurant and for our dinner before dropping us at the inn. We planned to go to Maha Myat Muni Paya and places around Mandalay the following day.

Crossing Mandalay Royal Palace on our left side
Our driver could speak little English and he started telling us about Mandalay Royal Palace while we were crossing it on our way to Mandalay Hill

Shwenandaw Kyaung, also known as Golden Palace Monastery, is built entirely of teak wood and looks very impressive. It was the royal residence and is the only building that has survived the bomb attack of World War II. We did not have enough time to visit this beautiful place. So we skipped it and moved forward to visit Sandamuni Paya, or Sandamuni Pagoda.

Sandamuni pagoda at the base of Mandalay hill
The Sandamuni pagoda in Mandalay is known for its large golden zedi, its hundreds of shrines containing inscribed marble slabs and the largest iron Buddha image in Burma, the Sandamani, after which it is named
Golden stupa of Sandamuni pagoda
Set on a base of three square tiers of reducing size, the golden stupa is the oldest structure on the temple ground
Central pagoda and slabs at Sandamuni pagoda
Surrounding the central pagoda, there are 1774 shrines, each housing a single marble slab
Marble slabs in Sandamuni Paya
Each marble slab is inscribed with the teachings of the Buddha, consisting of Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka – the three baskets that make up the Tripitaka – as well as commentaries and sub commentaries
World's largest iron Buddha image at Sandamuni pagoda
The Sandamuni pagoda houses the world’s largest iron Buddha image
Drone view of Sandamuni pagoda
The picture gives a drone view of the beautiful pagoda
Thanaka on my face
A beautiful lady made a detailed design from a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark called Thanaka (secret of Burmese beauty) on my face just for fun, while we were on our way to the exit of Sandamuni Paya – she did it in less than 2 min

Kuthodaw Paya was just adjacent to Sandamuni Paya, and both looked similar. It is known to be the largest book in the world having 729 small white stupas surrounding the main golden stupa. Each stupa has a marble slab and refer to each page of Buddhist scripture.

The driver next took us to Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda, and we were left amazed.

Marble Buddha image of Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda, Mandalay
The Kyauk Taw Gyi enshrines the largest marble Buddha image in Myanmar, measuring 37 ft tall and 24 ft wide, weighing over 600 tonnes
Inside Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
Beautiful lit up pagoda leading the way to the marble Buddha image
Guards at Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda
Huge and beautiful figurines in the temple complex acting as temple guards

Next, the car rode uphill to Su Taung Pyai Pagoda from where we could enjoy the sunset.

At the base of the Mandalay Hill
There is an option for you to take stairs up to the top of the hill that may take an hour, but we chose to reach the top by our taxi as we were in a time crunch
Elevator to the top of the pagoda
When you reach the temple, you can either take the stairs to go to the top or the elevator

You have to keep your shoes in a safe downstairs for a small amount if you wish to pay as a donation to the temple.

Impressive interior of Su Taung Pyai Pagoda
The endless archways with Burmese script, the shiny floors, and the colorful inlaid mirrors on the columns make the temple looked so impressive
Buddha image inside Su Taung Pyai Pagoda
There is a sitting Buddha image inside the pagoda
Inside Su Taung Pyai Pagoda
Walking around inside the pagoda was pleasant while many tourists started jamming up the rim for sunset
Inside Su Taung Pyai Pagoda
The glittery pagoda in the waning light looked beautiful
Monk in Su Taung Pyai Pagoda
I adored seeing many monks engaging in conversation with tourists to practice their English
Sunset from the top of the hill
The sunset was not a spectacular one as the air was hazy and the land was dry and dusty
Sunset from the hilltop of Mandalay
Yet the sight of the Irrawaddy river was calm and serene

After the sunset, the tourists dissipated in a while, and so did we. We asked our driver friend to take us to a vegetarian restaurant before dropping us back to the hotel.

Vegan food for dinner
We had a vegetarian thali – that had a fusion of Nepali and Burmese taste – in Nepali restaurant

Treasures of Myanmar in a Week – Day 2

If you are in Mandalay, you should definitely keep a day or two in your hand to explore the four ancient cities close to Mandalay. They are Mingun, Sagaing, Amarapura, and Innwa. They have many interesting places to see. Firstly, we planned to visit Maha Myat Muni Paya in Mandalay. Later, we planned to visit Amarapura, Mingun, Sagaing, and again back to Mandalay via Amarapura. Our ticket for Mandalay Archeological zone allowed us to visit sites in Mandalay and Amarapura. However, for Mingun and Sagaing, we had to buy entrance tickets separately.

Highlights of the Day

  • Maha Myat Muni Paya
  • Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura
  • Mingun
  • Sagaing
  • U-Bein Bridge, Amarapura

Breakfast at Diamonds Inn

If breakfast is included in the stay, I always make sure that the hotel staff know my food choices. I prefer sending email while booking and before my travel dates.

Being vegetarian or vegan can be challenging if you are a traveler – this is just a myth now. I have been vegan since almost 2 years now and if you can manage to make the hotel receptionist or restaurant waiter understand that you do not eat meat and dairy, and only prefer vegetables, they can get you what you want.

Vegan breakfast included in our stay
The breakfast options were wide in the inn – I enjoyed having corn fried rice, stir-fried wide noodles with greens, stir-fried broccoli, roasted and spiced potatoes, and vegetarian spring rolls

Our driver got his cousin along with him today, who could speak better English and could tell us more about the places. We departed at around 8 AM.

Maha Myat Muni Paya, Mandalay

Maha Myat Muni Paya or Mahamuni Pagoda is one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Burmese Buddhists, and it was located within 5 km from our inn.

Morning market in Mandalay
Zegyo or Zay Cho market is the biggest morning market in Mandalay and is as old as the city itself – our car took us across it on the way to Maya Myat Muni Pagoda
Gold leaf workshop at Mandalay
Before going to the temple, our driver took us to a gold leaf workshop where we saw how gold leaves, locally called shew cha, are made to be used by male devotees who donate them to the Mahamuni Buddha image to pay respect
Mahamuni Buddha image at Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay
The body of 4-m high Buddha statue is already covered with a 6″ deep layer of gold layer pressed on its body donated by pilgrims over the past century
Inside the Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay
Only male devotees are allowed inside the room where the image is located whereas females can only see it from a distance – sorry I have no clue for the reason as I was surprised when Richie was allowed inside and I was asked not to enter, sigh!
Mahamuni museum at Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay
There is a museum inside the temple complex, which tells about the history of Buddhism – it provides information about the various places in the life of the Buddha, from His birth to enlightenment to final Nirvana – with maps that explain about the spread of Buddhism across Asia during the last 25 centuries
Pillar of Ashoka at Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay
The relation of King Ashoka with Buddhism led to the erection of the pillar of Ashoka, which underscores the Buddhist doctrine, inside the temple complex
Shops inside the Mahamuni temple complex
Several shops around the temple sell offerings like flowers, incense sticks, and candles for the Mahamuni Buddha image, and you can also buy golden leaf structures from there
Temple complex of Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay
We took an hour to check out every hook and nook corner of this big temple complex

Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura

Next we went more south toward Amarapura, a former capital of Myanmar. Within 20 min, we reached the famous monastery located close to Taungthaman Lake. It is a home of several thousands of young monks. U-Bein bridge famous for sunset views was built halfway across this lake, but we would visit that on the way back during the sunset. The monastery was founded in 1914, and is known as a center for monastic study and strict religious discipline.

Monks lined up at Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura
You must reach there by 10.30 AM as you could see thousands of monks lined up with bowls in their hands for having meal in the mealroom
Monks walking bare feet at Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura
We saw the resident monks walking barefeet silently and systematically to their mealroom
Monks approaching to the dining hall at Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura
Though most of the area of the monastery is open to visitors, it may get very disturbing for the monks to have their meal peacefully, so visitors are restricted to their mealroom and also visitors should be aware of not touching them
Mahagandayon monastery is a home for the cat too
We also came across a cat, in fact many cats later on, who are also sheltered in the monastery

Next we were on our way to Mingun, famous for its ruined pagoda, which is located few km  up the Irrawaddy river on the west bank from Mandalay.

Mingun

We purchased the 5 $ combined entry fee for Sagaing-Mingun Archaeological Zone in front of the Mingun pagoda.

If you are not in an organized tour by car, you can always visit Mingun by boat. Boats depart from the Mayan Gyan jetty of Mandalay at 9 AM and it takes an hour to reach Mingun crossing the Irrawaddy river upstream while the return boat at 1 PM takes only 45 min. Our car also took almost an hour to reach Mingun from Amarapura.

Crossing bridge to reach Mingun
This bridge was constructed on Mandalay-Shwebo road to connect Mandalay and Mingun by road
Unfinished huge pagoda in Mingun
The Mingun Pahtodawgyi or Mingun Pagoda is a massive unfinished pagoda built at the end of the 18th century, that was meant to be the largest pagoda in the country, but the work was halted because of the belief that its completion may bring bad luck to the kingdom
Small shrine inside Mingun pagoda
There is a huge nicely decorated entrance at the center of the 50-m high pagoda with a small shrine with a Buddha image inside it
Near the top of Mingun pagoda
It is possible to climb to a part of the Mingun pagoda by staircases where we found countless incense sticks stuck on the wall of the pagoda – you cannot climb to the top as it has been closed after few accidents
Irrawaddy river from the top of Mingun pagoda
The view of the Irrawaddy river from the top of Mingun pagoda was magnificent
Hsinbyume pagoda from the top of Mingun pagoda
Other pagodas like Hsinbyume pagoda and also Sayadaw Memorial could be seen from the top of Mingun pagoda
The giant lions in front of the pagoda
There are remains of two giant Chinthes – leogryph meaning lion-like structures you see in front of pagodas and temples – about 29 m high, guarding the temple right in front of the pagoda facing the river
Broken structures of the Chinthes
The 1838 earthquake has led to the breakage of the heads of the giant Chinthes
Sayadaw memorial in Mingun
The Venerable Mingun Sayadaw U Vicittasarabivamsa was a Burmese Theravada Buddhist whose memorial has been built somewhere on the way between Mingun Pagoda and Mingun Bell – we did not go inside
Monk posing in front of the Mingun bell
The 4-m high and 90-tons heavy Mingun bell is the largest working bell in the world, which was meant to be installed at the top of the giant pagoda
Inside the Mingun bell
We slipped inside the huge Mingun Bell and it was so cool because of the thick metal
Day 2 - Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun
Next, we walked to Hsinbyume Pagoda, also known as Mya Thien Tan Pagoda, whose base looks like circular terraces – it is a representation of the seven mountain ranges surrounding Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Buddhist cosmology
Top of Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun
The pagoda on top is said to be built after the Chulamanee pagoda in the center of the universe on top of Mount Meru
Stairway at Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun
It is possible to climb the stairway to the top of the structure
View from the top of Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun
From the top you will have great views of of the Irrawaddy river and the nearby Mingun Pagoda
Buddha image in Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun
The pagoda that is topped with a gold spire enshrines a Buddha image

There is a local street market outside the Hsinbyume pagoda. We bought souvenirs like magnets and few handmade paintings from there.

Himalaya Vegetarian Restaurant

It took almost an hour to drive from Mingun to Sagaing. It was almost 2 PM and we were hungry. The driver knew our food habits, so before exploring places in Sagaing, he stopped at Himalaya Vegetarian Restaurant for us to have lunch.

Vegetarian restaurant in Sagaing
The restaurant is located near the old bridge in ancient Sagaing and serves Indian food
Food in Himalaya Vegetarian Restaurant, Sagaing
We ordered Burmese tea leaf salad, two Indian curries, rice, flatbread and a beverage – all for 14 $
Interior of Himalaya Vegetarian Restaurant, Sagaing
The ambiance is pretty chill, with cool vibes – a lovely vegetarian place that I highly recommend especially for its delicious food

Sagaing

Sagaing is a former capital of Myanmar and is now an important place for Buddhist study and meditation. There are a large number of monasteries and pagodas scattered on the hills of Sagaing.

The famous place for Buddhist studies in Sagaing
After lunch, we were brought to Sitagu International Buddhist Missionary Association (SIBMA) in Sagaing, which is an important place for learning, training, and practicing Theravada Buddhist scriptures
Buddha images in Sitagu International Buddhist Missionary Association (SIBMA), Sagaing
The institute is surrounded by multiple Buddha images
Pillar of Ashoka in Sitagu International Buddhist Missionary Association (SIBMA), Sagaing
We also came across the pillar of King Ashoka in the institute
Next we were driven to U Min Thonze Pagoda located at the top of Sagaing hill – “U Min” means cave and “Thonze” means 30
Buddha images in U Min Thoze Pagoda Sagaing
The pagoda has a crescent-shaped colonnade lined up with 45 beautiful gilded Buddha images, which are unique in different sizes and facial expression
View from the top of U Min Thonze Pagoda, Sagaing
After walking out of the enclosure at the very end, we climbed even farther to the top from where we got an amazing view of the beautiful green valley below and many stupas

U-Bein Bridge, Amarapura

Finally, we reached the famous world’s longest teak-pole bridge spanning the width of the Taungthaman Lake. It is 1.2 km long and 200-year old yet sturdy bridge. It is crossed by hundreds of locals and monks everyday, making their way home or to monasteries on both sides. Sunset hour is the best time to visit this place.

Boats at Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura
You can enjoy boat ride on the Tuangthaman lake that would stop near the U Bein bridge to offer you excellent sunset views
Sunset from U Bein Bridge, Amarapura
This was the second sunset we witnessed in Myanmar and it was spectacular to see the sun setting by the green valley

I purchased few souvenirs like a shawl for my mom and fridge magnets from vendors at U-Bein bridge on the way back to our car. It was a great day exploring so many sites in and around Mandalay. Overall, the driver and his cousin did a great job in taking us to places and explaining about places too. We were dropped at around 7 PM. It was the last night in Mandalay. So I and Richie thought of checking out how the city looks at night. Not only it looked deserted, but also slightly unsafe to stroll in the dark. However, we went back to hotel and hit the bed real soon because we have an early boat to catch for Bagan. Goodnight!

NET EXPENSE FOR 1 PERSON (IN USD)

Let us have a look at the expenses of Days 1-2 in Myanmar – Mandalay.

  • Myanmar visa: 50
  • Bangkok to Mandalay: 90
  • Hotel in Mandalay for twin sharing (2 nights): 30
  • Getting around: 55
  • Entrance fee of archaeological zones of Mandalay, Mingun, and Sagaing: 15
  • Food: 15
  • Miscellaneous: 5

Total expense (roughly): 260 USD

For an overall idea of itinerary and expense of the trip, whether for solo or couple or group of any number of people, feel free to contact me on Contact Us page. You can also have a look at Treasures of Myanmar in a Week – Itinerary and Expenses.

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42 thoughts on “Mandalay Sightseeing in 2 Days”

  1. Debjani

    Wow Myanmar is high on my bucket list for three things first I wanna do this border crossing thingy form India , second Bagan ballon ride although it’s shit expensive and third Mandalay visit for its culture and richness in spirituality .. well the pictures are lovely and the tips you gave was definitiely useful .

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  2. Arnav Mathur

    Myanmar is just one of those places that has plenty of options to explore, but its only recently that its getting on the tourists radar. And now that the Visa regulations have been relaxed for Indians, combined with the Asian Highway running all the way to Thailand, Myanmar is sure as hell going to see a major influx of Indian tourists now.

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  3. Daniel

    I’ll be going to Mandalay in February and these tips are very helpful. I’m glad that it’s possible to cover so many things in a short time period. The sunset from the top of the Mandalay Hill looks absolutely stunning! Thank you for this post, it comes at the right time 🙂

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  4. Travel See Write

    It’s wonderful to know that more people are traveling and sharing their experiences about Myanmar. It is a great country to explore and so cheap too. 260 USD per person expense is something I can’t even think about when traveling to the uber popular destinations.

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  5. Jenn and Ed Coleman

    I loved reading about your experiences in Mandalay. We have been to Thailand and Sri Lanka, but Myanmar has it’s own cultures that look unique and special. Great advice about Mandalay Royal Palace being not worth it. It looks like there are too many other beautiful places to visit.

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  6. Annick

    What a fully packed 2 day itinerary in Mandalay. Myanmar has been on my list for a while but it’s expensive to get to from the US. I really appreciated the breakdown of your expenses and suggestions on passes to buy. How incredible to be able to see all those monks lined up! I do hope to get there in the future.

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  7. Lisa

    You managed to cover a lot in 2 days in Mandalay! I remember visiting Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas years ago, and being intrigued to visit the real place one day! That gold Buddha is insane, so stunning, and grand too! I haven’t yet been to Myanmar – hope to visit one day.

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  8. Clarice

    Wow! This place is interesting and I super appreciate you mentioning about eVISAs — this made me check how to get one and I was surprised to find out that I did not need one (PH Passport.) So, we will definitely consider Myanmar during our next trip.

    Saved your post for future reference.

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  9. Medha

    The Golden Palace Monastery looks amazing! Reminds me of the temples I’ve visited in Bangkok. Sagaing-Mingun Archaeological Zone also seems like an interesting place to visit. I like your itinerary Shreya and as usual, the breakdown of expenses always helps! Happy that you found a good vegetarian restaurant. I haven’t thought about visiting Myanmar yet but it looks quite interesting!

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  10. xxvallixx

    I visited Myanmar a couple of years ago and I totally fell in love with this beautiful country! I still remember waking up in the middle of the night in Bagan and biking through the temples with a little torch in search for the best temple to watch the dawn from…pure magic!

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  11. Ej Requina

    Thank you for this detailed review of your visit to Myanmar. I did not have any idea that this country has a lot of beautiful places to offer until reading your blog.

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  12. Ami Bhat

    Shreya…you definitely had an amazing Mandalay visit. I am in awe of all those monasteries. They look so stunning and so many of them in a single park. Thanks for the tip on getting a single ticket for the entire park and that it is valid for a week – which is a relief as it will take more than a day to see all of them. I am quite intrigued by the gold leaf manufacturing. I so hope that I can get to Mandalay soon.

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  13. Jennifer Prince

    It always surprises me how ornate these places are. And 1774 shrines is so many – but they look so interesting, too. The ticketing is good, too – especially if you plan to spend several days there. I haven’t explored much in that area of the world, but I hope to!

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  14. Subhashish Roy

    I have really fallen in love with Mandalay & Myanmar after reading your post and seeing the pictures. It had never occurred to me before. A place I would love to visit and experience.

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  15. Archana Singh

    I almost made it to Mandalay this year but then at the last moment changed my plans to visit Laos. I am glad to stumble upon your blog as I now have full information on what all i can cover in two days in Mandalay and where I can find the vegetarian food. And, that park with so many monasteries looks incredible.

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  16. Yukti

    It is great you decided to start with Mandalay which was the former capital of Myanmar. I would love to see Kyauk Taw Gyi as it enshrines the largest marble Buddha image in Myanmar. The sight of the Irrawaddy river really looks calm and serene and with a lovely setting of sun. I loved your veggie thali and it really looks like Indian and Nepali food. Thanks for sharing all tips and especially the financial analysis.

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  17. Linda (LD Holland)

    So great that you found Myanmar beyond your expectations. It is still on our travel wish list. Good to know that an eVisa must be used within 90 days – so need to do it when your plans are firm. I love when there are reasonably priced shuttle options to get into the city from an airport. Especially when the distance is as great as 40 km. A driver makes a lot of sense if you want to see 3 temples. Love that he spoke a bit of English and provided you information along the way. A great sunset at the end of the day! A visit to Mingun by boat would be good if we did not book a tour. The view from the top of the pagoda looks amazing. The Hsinbyume Pagoda looks simply fascinating. A great two days.

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  18. Danik

    On part of asia I really want to go to is Myanmar and looks like Mandalay is a place which is not to be missed. Really would love to explore the magic of the former capital and roam around the temples which look beautiful. The facades are truly amazing to look at. Would also love to see the gold leaf producing which really interests me. But most of all I would love to check out the Hsinbyume Pagoda, that is really eyecatching and stunning.

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  19. Aareeba

    I love this 2 day itinerary to mandalay. I have always wanted to visit to Myanmar but couldn’t due to kids. But I guess now I can plan a budget friendly trip to mandaly using your itinerary. Thanks for sharing

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  20. Daniel Kiteski

    Great post!! I have always wanted to visit Myanmar, it has always been on the list ever since I started my travel journey. But unfortunately IDK if my passport has the liberty of an e- visa. I have heard many great things about Mandalay and it honestly it does seem super great and all the golden pagodas is another reason for me to visit.

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  21. Soumya Gayatri

    This looks like a great itinerary for sightseeing in and around Mandalay for a couple of days. I visited Mandalay in 2017 and loved my trips to Mingun and Sagaing. Amazing places with tonnes of history and great views, of course. Will surely recommend your itinerary to friends who are planning to visit Myanmar.

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