Yangon to Naypyidaw : 367 km - 5.5 hrs
Optional Visit : Hmaw Yaw Gyi Elephant Camp -216 km (3 hrs)
Early morning, drive to Hmaw Yaw Gyi Elephant camp (Approx.: 3hrs) located at the edge of Bago mountain range. Myanmar still has the second largest number of elephants after India among Southeast Asia countries. There will be a chance to get in close with the Asian elephants. A total of fourteen elephants will need help for their daily basic and opening for the visitors to earn the entrance charge for their survival. A perfect activity for the group enjoys meeting with elephants themselves for feeding and to take a bath with the elephants with the local elephant handler (before 8:00 AM). Pre-arrangement “Buffet Fruits Table” for the elephants as a food donation from a group that will be as great a memory as ever.
Upon time permitting, explores the surrounding s including a small waterfall, forest and stream to create great memories, after observing with the elephants.
The journey continues to Naypyidaw, the newly built capital, also the administrative hub of Myanmar which is larger than the former capital city Yangon. New Capital city usually organized Myanmar gem emporium, most of the business mission and hosted Southeast Asia game in 2013.
Besides this, Myanmar’s mysterious capital differently makes one of the country’s most surreal sights.
Once arrived, the first visit will be Parliament House (Pyi Thu Hlut Taw), a massive 31-building cream and magenta complex, believed to represent the 31 planes of existence in Buddhist cosmology. Impressive photo stops from outside before the next visit.
Next, Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw is a replica of Yangon’s famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the emergence of the 325 feet high, lends a certain dignity to Nay Pyi Taw. In the pagoda, precincts are impressive religious edifices and enjoy the sunset (if time permits).
Transfer to hotel and leisure at the hotel.
Overnight in Naypyidaw.
Tips – There is a fledgling nightlife scene here in Nay Pyi Taw. Some bars with “live” music that you can relax and unwind in include Breeze Bar; you can savor Myanmar's unique flavors, ranging from the familiar to the more exotic. At this lively beer station, you can tuck into piping hot bowls of savory Shan noodles, traditional Thai delights, and a glass of cold draft beer for your perfect evening.
Breakfast included
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