Middle & Royal Burmah: Prome to Mandalay via Pagan - 8 days
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This year Pandaw II will once a month ply from the delightful city of Prome on the edge of the Delta to the historic capital of Pagan with its 3,000 monuments,
We will pass from the lush teak forests around Prome, through the near desert of Middle Burma. Optional stays in Rangoon the capital with transfers and flights are offered as an add on to the cruise.
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Prome to Mandalay via Pagan - 8 days on a Pandaw
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1 March 2010: Prome and the Ancient Pyu
Visit the 5th-8th century archaeological site of Thiri-ya-kittiya, former centre of the Pyu civilization. We cross jungle and countryside to visit monumental Pyu stupas and the excavations of the former palace-city in this walled early centre of Buddhism.
2 March 2010: Thayetmyo Fronteir Post
This pleasant colonial town once guarded the border between Royal Burmah and British Burmah following the 2nd Anglo Burmese War of 1855 and many of the buildings including the covered market date from this period. We visit the market, see the colonial houses and ride out by horse and cart to see the countryside and golf links.
3 March 2010: Minhla Forts and Magwe
In Minhla and Gwechaung we visit the two Italian built forts constructed to keep the British at bay from Royal Burmah. We climb the Gwechaung hill for the view. In the afternoon we cruise on to Magwe where we climb the river bank and wend our way through a labyrinth of passages and paths to reach the magnificent Myat-thalon Pagoda.
4 March 2010: Sale Monasteries
We visit a number of teak monasteries including the Yout-saun-kyaung with its spectacular wood carvings. We also explore an area of splendid colonial houses.
5 March 2010: Pagan
In the morning, moor at the Tan-Chi-Taung mountain and ascend by WWII jeep. Afternoon, we tour a selection of the 3,000 listed monuments at this World Heritage Site, Pagan.
6 March 2010: Pagan Monuments
Further exploration by coach of the monuments, follow by a lacquerware workshop and visiting the local markets. Sail in the noon to upstream and evening walk in Oh Ne Kyaung village to see the local life in this typical riverside community.
7 March 2010: Yandabo
This very small rural village specialises in pot making. We visit the Pandaw School built with past donations from Pandaw passengers.
8 March 2010: Mandalay (disembark)
Disembark at Mandalay at 10:00
Cruise Price Includes: Entrance fees, guide services (English language), port dues, main meals, locally made soft and alcoholic beverages, jugged coffe and selection of teas and tisanes minerals
Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, port dues (if levied), laundry, all visa costs, fuels surcharges (see terms and conditions), imported beverages such as wines, premium spirits and licqueurs, fancy soft drinks like Perrier, espresos and cappuccinos at bar.
River Conditions Warning!
The rivers you will sail on are subject to seasonal rises and falls of water level, in some places as much as 30 metres. Water levels can change dramatically overnight and a sudden rise can impede our progress upstream considerably and even prevent us from passing under certain bridges. A sudden fall can result in our being unable to get into certain places or go as far upstream as we would hope. Groundings on sandbars are not infrequent and are part of the excitement of any Pandaw expedition. Published itineraries are indicational only and subject to sudden change. In such events alternative itineraries will be provided and we do our best to ensure that if a stop is missed we make up for it with another stop. Passengers are thus forewarned and expected to be flexible and patient. River cruising in Asia can be a dramatic and adventurous experience - not like cruising the controlled waterways of Europe or America. Note also that we operate in areas with little or no developed infrastructure and subject to the strictures of local officialdom. Be prepared for this and it is all more the fun!
Registration Details:
Registration is at 06.00
Chatrium Hotel
40 Natmauk Road
Tamwe Township
Yangon
Transfer by coach to Prome to board ship takes approx 4.5 hours