Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Classic Route
Yangon (2D) → Bagan (3D) → Mandalay (2D) → Inle Lake (3D)
Transit
Short domestic flights (KBZ / Myanmar Airways) or VIP sleeper buses
Pace
Moderate with early morning sunrise photography
Days 1–2: Yangon's Golden Shrines & Colonial Legacy
Arrive in Yangon. Visit the historic tomb of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. In the late afternoon, explore the awe-inspiring 99-meter gilded Shwedagon Pagoda as thousands of oil lamps are illuminated at dusk. On Day 2, tour Sule Pagoda, downtown colonial architecture, and take the Yangon Circular Train.
Days 3–5: Bagan's Sea of Ancient Pagodas
Morning flight to Bagan. Rent an e-bike to explore the plain of over 2,000 temples: Ananda, Dhammayangyi, and Thatbyinnyu. Watch sunrise from designated viewing mounds. Take a half-day excursion to the sacred volcanic peak of Mount Popa.
Days 6–7: Royal Mandalay & Amarapura
Drive or fly to Mandalay. Visit the gold-leaf encrusted Mahamuni Buddha, climb Mandalay Hill, and explore Kuthodaw's world's largest stone book. In the evening, watch the golden sunset from a wooden boat at the historic U Bein Teak Bridge.
Days 8–10: Inle Lake & Return
Fly to Heho and transfer to Inle Lake. Take a full-day motorized longtail boat excursion: witness traditional leg-rowing fishermen, tour floating tomato gardens, and walk among the crumbling stupas of Indein. Fly back to Yangon for your flight home to India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to travel between cities in Myanmar?
Short domestic flights (30–45 minutes) via airlines like Air KBZ or Myanmar National Airlines are fastest. For budget travelers, luxury VIP express buses (e.g. JJ Express) offer reclining seats, meals, and overnight routes.