About Myanmar

Myanmar (Burma), officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand. It has an uninterrupted beautiful coastline, which has a total perimeter of 1,930km, along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.

It is the second largest country in Southeast Asia with a land area of 676,577 Sq.Km and it has a population of over 58.8 million. Situated between latitudes 9.30′ N and 28.30′ N and between longitudes 92.10′ E and 101.10′ E, the country stretches 2090km north to south and 925km east to west. 

Myanmar is a great place to visit at any time of the year. It’s a timeless destination. The seasons come and go, but Myanmar’s different attractions endure throughout the year. Myanmar is a large country and temperatures can vary from region to region.  

The most pleasant time to visit Myanmar is the Cool Season, from November to February, the temperatures are mild and weather is dry.  

During the raining season, landscapes are green and lush. Local markets are filled with many kinds of seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The hot season is March through May.  The Burmese people’s most celebrated Thingyan Festival (Water Festival), which is preludes the arrival of Burmese Calendar New Year, is in mid April.

Myanmar offers diverse ranges of rewarding & amazing experiences with friendly and kind people, an interesting history, mesmerizing Buddhist temples, and plentiful trekking sites.

The most visited places are Yangon, Bagan – ancient archeological city, Mandalay – cultural center, Inlay Lake – scenic large lake surrounded by mountains and nature and Golden Rock Pagoda – a pilgrimage site of a huge boulder covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff.

Visit bustling markets, ancient temples, and well-preserved pagodas. Take a glimpse into the everyday life of Buddhist monks, ethnic people, and native lake-dwellers. Lush tropics, beautiful rivers and lakes form the backdrop for this unique and exotic destination.