How to take the ayerwaddy river from mandalay to bagan. I actually dont think i can reasonably complain that the trip lasted a little longer than planned as we got to witness an amazing sunset that otherwise would have been missed. Mar 28, 2012 day 73, saturday 17 march 2012, mandalay to bagan. Mandalay is a great starting or ending point to any trip to myanmar.
Please check with scapetour team for checking the departure date before you book. You could actually travel the entire country by boat taking stops at interesting places along the way. There are a few companies running boats from mandalay to bagan and the prices and duration vary based on which boat trip you. We quietly observed the locals and watched the country drift by. Taking the boat from mandalay to bagan costs a little more because its a more popular route. For a collection of photos from the mandalay to bagan river journey, go to our flickr photo set. Watch a beautiful bagan sunset on the ayeyarwady river with a scenic cruise by traditional teak boat.
Im looking to leave in the afternoonevening from bagan and reach mandalay by night the same day. Taking flight is almost same time to car checking time, flying duration, driving time from mandalay airport 35km far away from mandalay downtown to city surely take around 3 hours. A day on the irrawaddy river boat trip from mandalay to. Then we continuous to visit farmer house in the village and explore about.
Fast boat from bagan to mandalay bagan forum tripadvisor. Bagan, located on the banks of the ayeyarwady irrawaddy river, is home to the largest and densest concentration of buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th. For the truly adventurous, a boat journey in the far north of myanmar is an experience like no other. To make an online booking for the mandalay to bagan by boat or find out more about service times, go to bagan. Im interested by the cruise on this boat from mandalay to bagan in november next. Mandalay bagan river cruise boat ticket booking scapetour. This way does take longer because of something to do with the current of the river and also time of year is important. Youll catch a glimpse into the life of local riverside villages. The thing with the bus is that the landscape is set long dusty brown stretches of highway that are so uninspiring youll be face down in a book. The manager of our hotel drove us to the boat jetty. No matter which boat you take it will be an early morning, but the upside is youll get to see the sunrise as youre cruising down the river. The bagan to mandalay mgrg express boat departs from nyaung oo jetty in. Having done it in march this year, its pretty slow going because the river meanders all the way from one destination to the next, and the deepest channel swings from side to side, which makes the line most boats need to take to avoiding grounding. Taking the boat is one of the most pleasurable and scenic ways to travel, the irrawady river.
Bagan to mandalay by boat early morning irrawaddy river cruise. I sent an email to mgrg but their boat is not operating on that day. A great way to see a hidden side of myanmar is taking a boat between mandalay and bagan on the irrawaddy river. Up to date ferry boat data for mandalay bagan please. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. We opted to travel from mandalay to bagan by boat as we hoped this would be a scenic way to get there.
A 5minute walk from mandalays royal palace and moat, bagan king offers comfortable rooms and free wifi access. The charming colonial city of yangon, as well as mandalay and the temples of bagan are included in most journeys to myanmar, but navigating between them by boat means you can also explore a number of places en route that are inaccessible by road, such as yandabo pottery village, where you can watch traditional clay pots being made. Sep 03, 2015 the full story and best images from our epic 12 hour journey cruising down the irrawaddy river from mandalay to bagan. We saw people of all ages on the boat, including a gentleman in his 70s. Mandalay to bagan 5 ways to travel via train, plane. There are a few companies running boats from mandalay to bagan and the prices and duration vary based on which boat trip you go on. Bagan to mandalay by river boat myanmar january 8, 2015 ardenbeesley leave a comment. Home thorn tree country forums southeast asia mainland myanmar boat from mandalay to bagan.
First of all the companies that say they have daily sailings dont actually mean that they have daily sailings from mandalay. The sights will be the same but you will have a slightly shorter journey on this southern route around 10. It is located 10km south of downtown and buses arrive and depart from here for major destinations south of mandalay, including yangon, bagan, kalaw, and inle lake. Up early, no internet again, i found out that the connection was in the hotel owners house and he doesnt turn it on until 8. How long is the fastest boat from mandalay to bagan. The only aspect of the ride that might be a bit tricky is getting off, as you. Today we caught the fast tourist boat to the town of bagan down the ayeyarwady river, a theoretical six hour ride that took eight. Malikha irrawaddy river cruises departure jetty terminal mandalay bagan. Mandalay to bagan by boat mandalay forum tripadvisor. The ship sails south again past mandalay to end at bagan. I want to go by boat from mandalay to bagan on thursday 7 september. Bagan is an ancient city located in the mandalay region of myanmar.
The ride from mandalay to bagan is a day trip, so there were no bedscabins on the boat. From bagan to board the boat you got to walk a short dry land and access via a wooden plank to your ferry. Bagan to mandalay by boat myanmar message board tripadvisor. At that time, many tourists are visiting in mandalay and almost of them would like to take a boat trip from mandalay to bagan. You should go from mandalay to bagan by boat is best. The boat trip is smooth and you can sleep on the way, and refill your energy which you will need while your stay in bagan. Minibus from bagan to mandalay bagan forum tripadvisor. Bagan hotels tend to book up fast so book your hotel as far in. Jun 14, 2017 in between mandalay and bagan villagers at a ferry stop, in between mandalay and bagan.
Prebooking one day ahead is usually fine for bagan bring plenty of drinking water. I like to go mandalay to bagan by train bus than ayeyarwaddy river cruise. On the way to bagan, we stop to visit thamu shwegu temple or phaya, which is with encase buddha images. Mandalay to bagan connecting two of myanmars biggest tourist spots, this is the most popular boat journey in the country, taking in a the expanses of the irrawaddy river up to two kilometres wide at some points, and sometimes including interesting stops at riverside villages, where you will get to see village life and have the.
Today a halfday sightseeing tour mandalay mingun starts from your hotel in mandalay. This was the transportation dilemma we faced before deciding to include boat travel in our plans. Bus from mandalay to bagan mandalay forum tripadvisor. The scenic route mandalay to bagan by boat taking the boat is one of the most pleasurable and scenic ways to travel, the irrawady river flows through all of myanmar and is often described as the lifeblood of the country. To get from bagan to mandalay or vice versa you can of course take a day or a night bus, but a more relaxing and picturesque way to travel is to take one of the river boats. The boat we were on had a tvdvd player to pass the time but the scenery is interesting for much of the time. In between mandalay and bagan villagers at a ferry stop, in between mandalay and bagan. The boat company is shwe keinnery, departure time from mandalay is 7. Car takes around 3 hours from bagan to mandalay by shortcut. Boat from mandalay to bagan myanmar lonely planet forum.
Mandalay city hotel is quite close from main traffic 26 street, so you can easily catch the taxi to go to jetty. Book your seats for february and get promotions please note that this promotion is for online only. Mandalay an almost daily express ferry service runs up the ayeyarwady irrawaddy from bagan to mandalay taking about 12 hr. Mandalay tourism mandalay hotels mandalay bed and breakfast mandalay holiday rentals mandalay packages. Bagan to mandalay by boat early morning irrawaddy river. A small room in the front of the boat was empty and had a couple of platforms to lie down. A 5minute walk from mandalay s royal palace and moat, bagan king offers comfortable rooms and free wifi access. We just returned from myanmar and took the shwe keinnery from bagan to mandalay.
I would like to take the boat from mandalay to bagan december 19th. Bagan is an ancient city and unesco world heritage site located in the mandalay region of myanmar. It is a 10minute walk from mandalay railway station and a 40minute drive from mandalay international airport. Cruising on the ayeyarwady river, seeing the life on the banks of this great river,enjoying the different scenery, while sitting in the sun. Day 73, saturday 17 march 2012, mandalay to bagan up early, no internet again, i found out that the connection was in the hotel owners house and he doesnt turn it on until 8. For those seeking a more adventurous journey, the government slow boat is the local option, taking villagers, merchants and their goods to towns along the riverbank. The most convenient way to travel from mandalay to bagan is by boat. Starting the evening with an upstream journey means a quiet, downriver drift during the main event as you relax on deck, take photos, and watch the first stars appear above the bagan countryside.
A burma river cruise from bagan to mandalay travel happy. What is the best way not flying to get from mandalay to bagan. Travelling between bagan and mandalay backpackerlee. Taking a boat cruise down the irrawaddy river is the most comfortable way to get to bagan. How to get from mandalay to bagan by boat, bus, train. Malkiha jetty on strand road, cornor of 35th street and 26th street. It is more of a slow pleasure cruise than a rush express trip thanks to the priceless river views and fresh air, the glimpse of country life with locals waving at you, acknowledging your. Hi, i would like to take the boat from mandalay to bagan december 19th. Mandalay to bagan go by flight, bus, train or boat. Ok minibuses are popular with door to door system in mandalay and bagan ok express bagan to mandalay departure time. The full story and best images from our epic 12 hour journey cruising down the irrawaddy river from mandalay to bagan. Ferry mandalay to bagan mandalay forum tripadvisor.
Shwe keinnery is good because clean and fast only for tour. Hi pintofish, i took the malikha express boat last month from mandalay to bagan, price usd 43, booked with an agent, the boat left mandalay at 8am arrived in bagan at 6pm, we took it on a tuesday, probably it s not daily the boat was comfortable, a lot of seats outside and inside. I am planning a boat trip from mandalay to bagan on aug 20. The boat was one of a number that ply the busy currents of the ayeyarwady, ferrying tourists and locals daily between mandalay, bagan and smaller towns. A three or fourday sail takes in mandalay, mingon and bagan, while the longest voyage is a 12day11night beauty that starts in mandalay and travels all the way north near mogok where you can see working elephants in a teak forest.
Boat from mandalay to bagan myanmar forum tripadvisor. It was a long journey, and for me the interesting parts were at the start of the journey, for the first 30 minutes after leaving mandalay, and then right at the end with the approach. Hi all, im off to burma in june, and was roughly planning a route from yangon pyay bagan inle lake mandalay pyin oo lwin if time remaining. Skip the hassle of hiring a car and waiting for unreliable public transport and, instead, travel from your mandalay hotel direct to your accommodation in bagan in airconditioned comfort. On the map, the distance between mandaylay and bagan is only around 200km. Rv nmai hka mandalaybagan irrawaddy river sightseeing day cruise. Bagan to mandalay by boat, myanmar erikas travelventures. Today we caught the fast tourist boat to the town of bagan down the ayeyarwady. I dont remember which company i used, but looking at the photos on the websites i think the boat was the malikha 1. Our local guide and driver will take you to the wharf for a boat trip on the ayeyarwaddy river to mingun it is 11 km and take us.
From the 9th to th centuries, the city was the capital of the pagan kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern myanmar. The trip from mandalay to be bagan is unlikely to qualify as a ferry ride, express or otherwise. You can get continental breakfast and you can buy food and drink on boat restaurant. February 11, 2014 february 29, 2016 by joella paper crane stories, in category asia travel, myanmarburma, travel. Car service from mandalay to bagan bagan myanmar tours. Two days mini cruise from bagan to mandalay video blog. By road it is about 180 kilometers 112 miles, so if you were traveling in a private car or taxi it should take around 4 hours, depending on the traffic. For a more relaxing vacation experience, let someone else take care of arranging your transport between mandalay and bagan by booking a private transfer. Mandalay excursion to mingun half day myanmar tours. It was a slooow boat but by far one of our most memorable and rewarding journeys of all our travels. Sep 24, 2015 thats what the ayerwaddy river from bagan to mandalay was called. Can anyone recommend minibus services from bagan to mandalay. I took the boat from bagan to mandalay but you can take the reverse route. Is it a good idea to prebook a boat or do it when we arrive in mandalay.
We did this boat the opposite directionbagan to mandalay. However ive heard really good things from some sources about the ferry from bagan to mandalay. Mandalay to bagan connecting two of myanmar s biggest tourist spots, this is the most popular boat journey in the country, taking in a the expanses of the irrawaddy river up to two kilometres wide at some points, and sometimes including interesting stops at riverside villages, where you will get to see village life and have the opportunity to buy fresh local produce. Mandalay to bagan mandalay message board tripadvisor. Lp seems to indicate that iwt is slower but more scenic, and mgrg has the express ferries. Mandalay to bagan is not a huge distance, and with several different transportation options, you can easily get from one city to the other. We did this boat the opposite direction bagan to mandalay. Mandalay to bagan ferry booking mandalay forum tripadvisor. Apr 11, 2017 the best way to travel from mandalay to bagan. They mean that one day they sail from mandalay and the next day they sail from bagan.
How to get from mandalay to bagan the 5 best ways books and. Are there other boat operators who will be going from mandalay to bagan by boat on thursday 7 september. So now im wondering if i should change the route to go from yangon inle maybe breaking the. Apr 29, 2014 the boat was one of a number that ply the busy currents of the ayeyarwady, ferrying tourists and locals daily between mandalay, bagan and smaller towns. Thats what the ayerwaddy river from bagan to mandalay was called. There was a large seating area on the bottom level with recliner type seating, but most of the people on the boat spend a large part of the trip on the top deck enjoying the view and the sun. Besides not being a very nice journey the boat itself is shabby and the trip took a couple of hours longer than the nicer looking malikha 2, which departed later, there is something very dodgy about this company. It built estimate late 12th century ad and decorate stucco curving. The bagan archaeological zone, as the larger area is formally known, comprises the temples of bagan and four main settlements nyaung u, old bagan, myinkaba and new bagan. Airconditioned rooms feature a flatscreen cable tv, seating area and a safety deposit box.
Visitors are required to buy a k25,000 entry pass for the zone, and have to show this when checking in to accommodation. Bagan to mandalay by car bagan message board tripadvisor. We find that the ferry from mandalay to bagan takes abit long time 910 hours. Taking a boat on the ayeyarwady river is one of mandalays delights. The boat usually leaves around 5 am in the morning from mandalay and arrives to bagan at around 3 pm in the afternoon. We had been in burma for less than 12 hours but we were up at 5. So if you could carry your suitcase for a short while then its ok for you.
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