Bagan Tours & Holidays
Bagan Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Located on the Central Burmese Plains, along the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River, Bagan was first settled around the 2nd century AD. Its golden age though began with the ascension to the Burmese throne of King Anawratha in 1044. A disciple of Theravada Buddhism, Anawratha began a policy of temple building that over the next two centuries saw the completion of an astonishing 13,000 temples, pagodas and religious monuments. The famous golden domes of the Shwezigon Pagoda, which was started by ...
Located on the Central Burmese Plains, along the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River, Bagan was first settled around the 2nd century AD. Its golden age though began with the ascension to the Burmese throne of King Anawratha in 1044. A disciple of Theravada Buddhism, Anawratha began a policy of temple building that over the next two centuries saw the completion of an astonishing 13,000 temples, pagodas and religious monuments. The famous golden domes of the Shwezigon Pagoda, which was started by Anawrath and completed in 1102 by King Kyanzittha is believed to hold a bone and a tooth belonging to the Gautama Buddha, whilst the Ananda Temple (also from the reign of King Kyanzittha) is considered to be a superb fusion of Mon and Indian architecture.
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Best experiences
Float in a balloon over Bagan
This is truly a once in a lifetime experience, as you rise with the sun and slowly soar over the magical temples of Bagan. Take in stunning views from your hot air balloon, as the morning mist rises and the golden light of dawn warms the valley.
Explore Bagan by bicycle
Enjoy the quiet and soak up your surroundings as you cycle between temples and villages, enjoying a new perspective of Bagan. Follow this with a sunset boat ride to enjoy an altogether different view of the temples in the late afternoon glow.
Dine amongst the temples
You will be treated to a very special candle-lit dinner in the setting of a picturesque pagoda this evening. As the sun sets and the stars begin to shimmer, head to some beautiful gardens in New Bagan which house their very own pagoda, and here you can enjoy a peaceful dinner of delicious local cuisine.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Bagan Lodge, Bagan
Bagan Lodge has an enviable location within easy reach of the vast array of temples and Pagodas in this fascinating area. This luxury lodge has 82 deluxe rooms and 3 spacious suites, all are furnished…
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate, Bagan
This is a lovely hotel and given that it is owned by a local business man, who has built it up from a small guesthouse, and that it has the best location - a literal stone's throw from the temples - it…
Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort, Bagan
A former government hotel, now leased to and run by a Japanese company, the Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort is perfectly situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. It consists of 76 rooms mostly set…TOURS FEATURING Bagan
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