The Kaunghmudaw Pagoda; Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw is a huge pagoda in the shape of a perfect hemisphere, on the northwestern outskirts of Sagaing incentral Myanmar.Modeled after the Ruwanwelisaya pagoda of Sri Lanka, Construction began during the reign of King Thalun on 25 April 1636. The pagoda was completed 12 years later on 12 May 1648 [...]

Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon ‘Dhammacakka” to the five disciples on the full moon of Waso. That is why it is marked as ‘Dhammacakka Day’. The Myanmar month of Waso is the beginning of the monsoon rains. It is also the start of the Buddhist Lent. Monks are prohibited to travel overnight from their monasteries. [...]

Nat MaTaung also known as Victoria Taung and KhawnusoneTaung is about 10200 feet above sea level and situated in Kanpetlet Township-Southern Chin State. Kanpetle town is a beautiful hilly town covered by the mistand about 4000 feet above sea level. On the opposite bank of Chauk is Seikphyu and Saw towns in Magwe Division, after those [...]

Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon ‘Dhammacakka” to the five disciples on the full moon of Waso. That is why it is marked as ‘Dhammacakka Day’. The Myanmar month of Waso is the beginning of the monsoon rains. It is also the start of the Buddhist Lent. Monks are prohibited to travel overnight from their monasteries. [...]

Hsipaw and Kyaukme are beautiful places for trekking, biking, swimming and exploring. At this time of the year you’ll see the farmers planting their rice saplings, and the pristine rivers swelling-up after a quick afternoon storm. It can also get quite cold on the Shan mountain tops, so it’s good to bring extra clothes – in [...]