Myanmar India Overland Tour - Myanmar Self Drive Tour 2021 -2022

Myanmar India Overland Tour is carefully designed for clients who like to explore the Best Of Myanmar including Bagan which is famous for Archeological Treasure Of Myanmar where a number of thousands of religious monuments have been built over thousand years ago . Moreover a visit to Mount Popa , in Burma known as the home of the Nats is an extinct volcano and Monywa “ A little trading town dotted with farms, glittering pagodas and small villages. The rural area is mainly involved in agriculture, with crops as beans, palm sugar and Cotton. Mandalay is the home of the Burmese craft movement, with workshops all over the city producing everything from Buddha statues and gold leaf to tapestries and slippers.Then a visit to Inle Lake “ The Venice Of Myanmar ” Where the people live on the lake and explore an unexplored tribal people of country in Kyaing Tong

On this Myanmar India Overland Tour, Team Of Myanmar Caravan Tour have professionally designed Myanmar India Overland Caravan Tour which will assist you to submit the permission for Myanmar Self Drive Tour Along the way, our experienced local guide will provide you best services and give you information about historical and cultural sites of Myanmar .

Tour Highlight
Type of Tour : Escorted Border Cross Motorbike or Caravan Tour
Destination : Tamu –Kalay –Monywa-Bagan-Popa-Mandalay-Inle-Kengtung-Thachileik
Entry Point : Tamu / Moreh Border Check Point
Exit Point : Thachileik
No of Traveling Days: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Moreover we will be pleased to design the best program for Myanmar India Overland Tours based on your budget and expectation to see and do during your Myanmar India Overland Tourin Myanmar . Additionally we professionally organize not only Myanmar Self Drive Tourbut also we do organize Myanmar India Border Cross Motorcycle Tour if you are planning to enter into Myanmar with your own motorcycle . We , Team Of Myanmar Caravan Tour are local and professional operator who have been organizing number of borer cross tours to Myanmar for more than 05 years and if you are to interest in the selected products of Myanmar Overland Border Crossing Tours, please view more products of Myanmar India Overland Tour here . Kindly suggest you to read FAQ before you enter into Myanmar with your own vehicle through the borders of Myanmar .

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Overview

Day 01- Moreh / Tamu arrival & drive to Kalay

Esitmate driving hours : 04:00 hrs

Distance : 130 Km

Overnight stay at Deluxe room of Hotel GBH in Kalay Myo

Day 02 – Drive to Gangaw and Monywa

Esitmate driving hours : 06:30 hrs

Distance : 250 Km

Overnight stay at Deluxe room of Shwe Taung Tan Hotel in Monywa

Day 03- Monywa – Pakkoku – Bagan

Esitmate driving hours : 03:00 hrs

Distance : 140 Km

Overnight stay at Superior room of Bawgatheddhi Hotel in Bagan.

Day 04 – Bagan full day sightseeing ( No driving day )

Explore the best of Bagan by private car and overnight stay at Superior room of Bawgatheddhit Hotel in Bagan.

Day 05 – Bagan – Popa – Mandalay

Esitmate driving hours : 05:00 hrs

Distance : 180 Km

Overnight stay at Superior room of Sakura Princess Hotel in Mandalay

Day 06 – Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay

Explore the best of Mandalay by private car and overnight stay at Sakura Princess Hotel in Mandalay.

Day 07 – Mandalay – Ywar Ngan – Pindaya –Inle

Esitmate driving hours : 06:00 hrs

Distance : 270 Km

Overnight stay at Deluxe room of Nyaung Shwe City Hotel in Inle

Day 08 – Inle sightseeing by private boat ( No driving day )

Explore the best of Inle lake by private boat and overnight stay at Deluxe room of Nyaung Shwe City Hotel in Inle

Day 09 – Inle – Taung Gyi – Kunghing

Esitmate driving hours : 07:00 hrs

Distance : 260 Km

Overnight stay at Standard room of Shwe Nan Taw Guest House in Kunghing

Day 10 – Kunhing to Keng Tung

Esitmate driving hours : 05:30 hrs

Distance : 200 Km

Overnight stay at Deluxe room of Amazing Kayingn Tong Hotel in Keng Tung

Day 11 – Keing Tung to Thachileik departure

Esitmate driving hours : 04:00 hrs

Distance : 160 Km

Day 1 :

Moreh / Tamu arrival & drive to Kalay

- Our Myanmar Caravan Tour’s tour guide and driver will wait for you at Tamu/Moreh border check-point to assist you with necessary documents as well as represent you the border crossing formalities and procedures at check-point authority’s counters.
- After a few minutes break, we will head to KALAYMYO. Drive through curvy, twisty mountain roads, enjoy the landscapes on the way. Stop en route to visit local villages in the outskirt of Kalaymyo.
- Upon arrival to Kalay Myo , walk through the town by yourself and overnight stay in Kalay Myo

Day 2 :

– Drive to Gangaw and Monywa

- After breakfast, we will drive from Kalay to Monywa via the picturesque GANGAW. It takes around 9 hour drive to reach our today’s destination. Have lunch on the way.
- Arrive in MONYWA in late afternoon. Free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Monywa.

Day 3 :

Monywa – Pakkoku – Bagan

<p>- This morning breakfast at hotel in Monywa , we are heading off to Bagan enroute Pakkoku . Before we head off to Bagan , we are to explore some highlights in Monywa including a visit to the colourful Thanboddhay Pagoda which is home to more than 500,000 images of Buddha and the Hiaungdawmu Buddha, the second largest reclining Buddha in Burma. If we still have the plenty of times to visit on the way , we are to visit some untouched local villages on the way to Pakkoku and then continue driving to Bagan . Upon arrival to Bagan , we are to enjoy the sunset form the best sunset corner of Bagan . Overnight stay in Bagan .</p><p></p>

Day 4 :

Bagan full day sightseeing ( No driving day )

After breakfast at hotel ,today we will be devoted to discover of Bagan “the mystic” extraordinary archaeological site that do not have anything to envy that of Angkor with its 3000 temples and starting a sightseeing tour with a visit to Nyaung Oo Colorful Market in Nyaung Oo region and a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoa, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Wetkyi Inn Gubyaukgyi, fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes; and Htilominlo Pagoda, noted for its plaster curving, Ananda Temple, the best preserved masterpieces of Mon architecture and the Tharaba gate. Then take a lunch break at good local restaurant and then transfer back to hotel for refreshing and relaxing till afternoon sightseeing begin.
- Later in the afternoon, visit lacquerware workshop and then visit Dhammayangyi, a missive temple from 12th century with it’s own architecture and temple liked Pyramid is outstanding among the other structures. Continue to Sularmuni Temple, , dating from 12th century and it is a nice place for photo stop. After that, We are moving to jetty from where to take the private sunset boat to enjoy the sunset from Ayeyarwaddy river . Overnight stay in Bagan .

Day 5 :

– Mandalay –Mt.Popa-Bagan

- After breakfast, we will start the driving to the enchanting Mt. Popa, a great extinct volcano situated about 67 km , it takes one hour drive from southeast of Bagan via Kyaukpadaung. Mt. Popa, standing out as a green-clad landmark in the Dry Zone, is a situated on 15,00 meter-high and an extinct volcano.. Tour highlights: toddy palm groves and jaggery cottage industry; and the famous Popa Taungkalat, a tower-like volcanic plug lying on the south-western slope of Mt. Popa. Then enjoy the scenic view of its surrounding from Popa Mountain Resort. Lunch break at local restaurant in Popa . after that we will continue moving to Mandalay , Upon arrival to Mandalay , we are driving straight to Mandalay Hill from where we are to enjoy the sunset and Panoramic View Of Mandalay . Overnight stay in Mandalay

Day 6 :

– Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the jetty to take a ferry boat to Mingun, 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. After taking the boat trip for about 45 minutes, you can walk and start your tour includes the Mingun Pagoda, unfinished pagoda which might have been the biggest pagoda in the history of Buddhism, Mingun bell, the world largest ringing bell, and Myatheindan Pagoda. Then,stream down to Ava and lunch is arranged on boat . Upon arrival at Ava the former Royal Capital of INWA (AVA) Visits by horse-drawn carriage include NanMyint Watch Tower, the remains of the palace building nicknamed "the leaning tower of Ava" MahaAung Myay Bone Zan Monastery, built of brick and stucco and Bagayar Monastery, famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Then continue U Bein Bridge, at 1.2km the world’s longest teak footbridge. It's a hugely photogenic structure. It stretches across Thaungthaman Lake it comes alive in every sense as dust approaches. After that drive back to Hotel and overnight stay in Mandalay

Day 7 :

Mandalay – Ywar Ngan – Pindaya –Inle

- Today we are heading off to Inle Lake located in Southern Shan State . Off course , that seems to be long drive but it is worth driving due to the beautiful scenery and amazing landscape and interesting tribal peoples . On the way , we are to visit Pindaya's limestone cave with its maze of chambers displaying more than 8,000 Buddha statues and local handicraft workshops producing Shan paper made from mulberry bark and traditional umbrellas made from the same paper that are used by monks all around the country . Lunch break at good local restaurant in Pindaya.
- After lunch, drive straight back to Nyaung Shwe known as the major gateway to Inle lake( which might take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes) Inle Lake is one of Myanmar’s best-known sights. The Intha people, a tribe of Mon descent, mostly inhabit the lakeshores and floating villages. On arrival at Nyaung Shwe , transfer to boat stand in Nyaung Shwe and directly transfer to your hotel in Ine lake and overnight stay in Nyaung Shwe , Inle Lake .

Day 8 :

Inle full day sightseeing by private boat ( No driving day )

After breakfast, transfer to jetty and take a boat ride for full day sightseeing in Inle lake. you can start your lake exploration to one of the local five-day markets ( if market day is coincided with your stay in Inle lake , and the highlights include Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda which enshrines the famous five Buddha statues who are totally covered by gold and lost their shapes, the unique leg rowers and floating gardens, silk weaving village ( Inpaw Khone Village ) and then lunch break at good local restaurant in Inle lake.
- After lunch . We are to continue excursion to Hand rolled ciger making factory , Black smith factory and Nga Phae Chaung monastery; well known for its ancient Buddha images made of teak, bamboo and lacquer and its nickname is “Jumping Cats Monastery” for its trained cats by monks to jump into the hoop. You are also to visit the stilt houses to observe the life style of the water dweller and floating gardens corner of Inle lake .then return to your hotel and Overnight stay in Nyaung Shwe , Inle lake.

Day 9 :

Inle – Taung Gyi - Kunghing

- Today we are driving on the road connecting to the border points of Thailand and Myanmar . We are to say Good Bye to Inle Lake and continue driving to Khun Hin which is a small town on the way to Thachileik . Overnight stay in Kun Hin .

Day 10 :

Kunhing to Keng Tung

- Today we are to move to Keng Tung which is located in Eastern Shan State , is nestled in a sprawling valley surrounded by undulating hills and mountains carpeted in paddy fields and tea plantations. It is situated at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ where the borders of Myanmar, China, Laos and Thailand conjugate, leading to it being awash with the fare and cultural influences of Myanmar’s eastern neighbors . Off course, we are driving through high Shan plateau with so many winding roads, twist and turns.
- Upon arrival to Keng Tung in the afternoon , we are going to visit some forgotten tribal villages and overnight stay in Keng Tung .

Day 11 :

Keing Tung to Thachileik departure

- Today is the last day of your dream journey in Myanmar to leave Myanmar through Thachileik border point . So we are leaving Keng Tung and driving straight to Thachileik where to pass through Thailand and Myanmar border for you to enter into Thailand .

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Is it safe to drive in Myanmar ?

Driving in Myanmar is a challenging and risky undertaking. Local driving standards are poor because many drivers are not trained and do not adhere to normal road rules. Local vehicles are not well maintained, may have bald tyres and many would not be roadworthy by the standards of your own country. Roads often are potholed, broken up or are only gravel and dirt. Due to its very nature, the risk of accident and personal injury to you is significantly higher than normal.

How much driving experience do I need to join an expedition?

Drivers must be a minimum of 21 years of age. We expect you to be a confident and competent driver, with plenty of driving experience. You should normally have held your driver’s license for a minimum of two years. Please also note that all of our expeditions include sections of gravel or dirt roads, as stated in the Expedition Summary. We never travel off road; it is simply that there are sections where the road is not paved.

Can i bring my own vehicle ?

Yes you can! However, if you are bringing your own vehicle, it must be pre-approved by us to ensure that is suitable for your chosen Expedition. Also, you must be the legal owner of the vehicle or have written authority from the vehicle owner, with the requisite paperwork showing ownership. You must also ensure that your vehicle has appropriate luggage space that is capable of carrying your personal belongings for the whole journey.

Can you provide me with the vehicle ?

Of course, we would love to! Myanmar Caravan Tour can hire you a vehicle for your chosen expedition. Our rates are per day from the official start date to the official end date of the expedition. All our vehicles are shipped out to the start of an expedition (if applicable) and freighted back at the end. The freight is included in the price you pay for the expedition.

Which documents do i need ?

You must hold a full passport that is valid for at least six months after the end of your chosen expedition and has sufficient pages for visas (if applicable) and all country entry and exit stamps. We will guide you through the process of obtaining documentation for your vehicle. You must have the registration document for your vehicle, which is in your name and shows your current address.

Documents required for border crossing permission applications ?.

In order to proceed the permission application of Myanmar Border Crossing, clients are requested to provide the following documents and detail information as well .

How to request our best quotation for Myanmar Border Crossing Tour ?

In order to get the best and exact prices of Border Crossing Tour , you are kindly advised to provide the following information by the time of your inquiring us .

Do i need travel insurance ?

It is a pre-condition for booking that you have comprehensive travel insurance, including coverage for driving a vehicle of the appropriate engine size. If you cannot prove that you have insurance, you will not be allowed on an expedition. You must ensure that you have a policy designed for adventure travel that will cover you for personal accident, medical and repatriation costs, loss, damage and theft of personal belongings and for cancellation or curtailment.

How long does the immigration clearance take at the border gate?

Entry clearance may varies, it usually takes about 10-15 minutes. However, there are a few cases when the entry clearance took up to a few hours. Exit clearance are usually quicker.For entry clearance with MTT permission at China or India borders, the assisting guide will present all the paper work to the border port in advanced before your planned arrival time. After the immigration and Custom clearances, the guide can also help with organizing transports etc whether you travel to the main land with them or not.

When is the best time to arrive at the border gate for the entry?

We suggest that you arrive as early as possible at the border port, between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. Below are the estimated driving time between destinations. Please note that bigger vehicles may take longer.