Lake Inle: Mini Guide
Lake Inle wasn't part of my initial itinerary; I assumed it to be an overrated tourist trap and gave it a miss. I ultimately added it to the itinerary as the most travel person I know (he has been to over 100 countries!) insisted that I visit this locale...and I am glad that I did! In turn, I insist that you add Lake Inle to you Myanmar itinerary...blue skies, floating villages, fishermen and smiling locals await you!
Myanmar: Costs and Budget
The world knows that South East Asia is a backpacker’s paradise…and Myanmar follows the rule...well, mostly. While food, activities and tours within Myanmar were inexpensive, getting to the country from India was almost as expensive as reaching Europe. I spent about 50% of the total cost of the trip on flights…from India to Myanmar and within Myanmar. My one week trip cost me less than USD 1200, including flights, accommodation, tours, entrance fee and food. Here is what the expense sheet looks like….
Myanmar: One Week Itinerary
With an area of over 675,000 square kilometers, one week does not do justice to a country as large as Myanmar. The country has mountains to hike, lakes to sail, ancient temples to explore, beaches to sunbathe and over a hundred ethnic tribes to speak with! I would have loved to spend at least two weeks soaking in the warmth of this country. However, with the limited travel time that I have, one week is all that I can spend in this exotic land.
Postcards from Myanmar: Photoblog
Preparing the Myanmar itinerary has taken me quite a while... many revisions... many iterations... and very limited information. I kept my fingers crossed and hoped that things would work out well! Having spent a week in this elusive and exotic land, I can safely say none of my others trips till date have left me so enchanted! Here are a few pictures clicked during the last one week to pique your curiosity...
