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Burma

Boat trips
The famous Irrawaddy River flows through the heart of the country for 2,000km to a vast Delta region southwest of Rangoon and provides an important role in everyday life. A journey on this most majestic of rivers is a highlight of any trip.
Boat trips
Hill tribes
Burma is home to an astonishing number of ethnicities each with their own traditional dress and customs, and in many cases, language and religion. For the most rewarding encounters we recommend heading to the hills of Shan state where it’s possible to stay in remote villages and receive the most genuine of welcomes and hospitality.
Hill tribes
History
Burma is steeped in history and the legacy of various kingdoms and rule is very much in evidence throughout the country from former ancient capitals and grandiose royal palaces around Mandalay to the faded colonial grandeur of Rangoon’s municipal buildings built by British hands.
History
Local markets
Whether you are shopping for gems in Rangoon’s Scott Market, betel nut in Kalaw or intricate lacquerware in Pagan there is no better way to immerse yourself in the way of life than to soak up the atmosphere of a local market.
Local markets
Temples
Wherever you travel in Burma you will only be footsteps away from a temple providing an opportunity to witness the quiet reverence of the Burmese people. Climb up to a viewpoint amongst the ancient stupas of Pagan at sunset, visit stilted temples by boat at Inle Lake or marvel at the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda.
Temples

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When To Go To Burma

This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.

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Kengtung
- 21.286175381856
- 99.6150970458984
- January
  - 26
  - 16
  - 8
- February
  - 28
  - 9
  - 9
- March
  - 31
  - 17
  - 8
- April
  - 32
  - 49
  - 8
- May
  - 31
  - 166
  - 7
- June
  - 29
  - 184
  - 5
- July
  - 28
  - 246
  - 4
- August
  - 28
  - 259
  - 4
- September
  - 28
  - 184
  - 5
- October
  - 28
  - 134
  - 6
- November
  - 26
  - 78
  - 7
- December
  - 25
  - 23
  - 7
Mandalay
- 21.9736135426076
- 96.0699462890625
- January
  - 29
  - 4
  - 9
- February
  - 32
  - 2
  - 9
- March
  - 36
  - 1
  - 9
- April
  - 39
  - 37
  - 8
- May
  - 37
  - 140
  - 7
- June
  - 34
  - 123
  - 4
- July
  - 34
  - 74
  - 4
- August
  - 33
  - 130
  - 4
- September
  - 33
  - 155
  - 5
- October
  - 33
  - 177
  - 6
- November
  - 30
  - 39
  - 8
- December
  - 28
  - 7
  - 8
Ngapali Beach
- 18.4467182993814
- 94.3124771118164
- January
  - 30
  - 2
  - 9
- February
  - 31
  - 2
  - 10
- March
  - 33
  - 1
  - 9
- April
  - 34
  - 18
  - 9
- May
  - 34
  - 283
  - 6
- June
  - 30
  - 1230
  - 4
- July
  - 29
  - 1360
  - 4
- August
  - 29
  - 1306
  - 4
- September
  - 31
  - 589
  - 5
- October
  - 32
  - 211
  - 6
- November
  - 32
  - 69
  - 8
- December
  - 30
  - 9
  - 9
Pagan
- 21.1648830468171
- 94.8616218566894
- January
  - 29
  - 4
  - 9
- February
  - 32
  - 2
  - 9
- March
  - 35
  - 2
  - 9
- April
  - 37
  - 27
  - 8
- May
  - 36
  - 144
  - 6
- June
  - 31
  - 301
  - 4
- July
  - 33
  - 316
  - 3
- August
  - 32
  - 283
  - 4
- September
  - 33
  - 232
  - 5
- October
  - 32
  - 175
  - 6
- November
  - 30
  - 50
  - 8
- December
  - 28
  - 9
  - 8
Rangoon
- 16.8623767084605
- 96.141357421875
- January
  - 32
  - 5
  - 9
- February
  - 35
  - 2
  - 10
- March
  - 36
  - 6
  - 10
- April
  - 37
  - 17
  - 9
- May
  - 33
  - 307
  - 7
- June
  - 30
  - 567
  - 4
- July
  - 30
  - 577
  - 4
- August
  - 30
  - 624
  - 4
- September
  - 30
  - 381
  - 5
- October
  - 32
  - 206
  - 6
- November
  - 32
  - 62
  - 8
- December
  - 32
  - 7
  - 9

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The ideal time to visit is during the dry season, which falls between November and May.

Certain regions can be very wet during our summer months, but due to the size of the country it is possible to avoid these areas and still enjoy a worthwhile tour.

The hills can be cold in our winter and the plains of Bagan and Mandalay are very hot during our summer with only short heavy showers interrupting the sunshine.

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{7DFD7647-AC94-4FAE-A489-CF139BAF64E6}Thingyan Festival, Burma

April

Thingyan is the Burmese New Year Water Festival which normally occurs around mid-April. It takes place over a period of four to five days during which the Burmese throw water at each other to wash away the sins and bad luck of the previous year, in preparation for the new.

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Burma

Boat trips

Hill tribes

History

Local markets

Temples