Meditation Tour in Myanmar

Mahasi Meditation Centre is located in Hermitage Avenue on Kaba-aye Pagoda Road. There are over one hundred buildings on the ground for housing the meditation teachers and Yogis (Meditation trainees). Both men as well as women are provided with complete retreat facilities. Foreign Yogis seeking admission should be ready and willing to undergo full-time vipassana meditation according to the rules and regulations. Boarding and lodging costs are free for foreign Yogis during the period of their stay and practice at the centre.

Both vegetarian or non-vegetarian breakfast and lunch are served at the centre have to keep the eight precepts and one of the eight precepts is to abstain from eating solid food after 12:00 noon. There will not be any evening meals. However soft drinks are allowed. All Yogis are expected to keep the eight precepts during their stay at the Meditation Centre, and these rules are explained by the meditation teachers.

In this way, each Yogi will acquire the guidance of personal attention throughout the course and will have the opportunity of perceiving sufficient meditation knowledge.

Note: (1) Throughout the meditation period only Myanmar longyi (Sarong) must be worn and it is also comfortable. (Western dress- shorts and skirts) are not allowed.

Note:   (2) Chan Mye Yeik Thar Meditation Centre is also located on Kaba-aye Pagoda Road and has the same facilities and rules as mentioned above.

Our Service

We will be please to render our service for application procedures to the center and if requested we will also arrange transfer and accommodation during meditation. Then visit extend to other worth visiting places like Bagan, Mandalay & Inle Lake can be followed later or before the retreat.

For more detailed information please visit http://www.mahisi.com

International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Yangon Myanmar

The above-mentioned university has newly established on 9th December 1998 at Dhammapala Hill near Sacred Tooth Relic Pagoda, Yang on, Myanmar. Myanmar has carefully preserved Theavada Buddhism for nearly one thousand years. Now she is sharing her knowledge of Buddhism both in theory and practice with the people of the world to promote their happiness and moral well-being. For the first time, those who wish to learn Theravada Buddhist canonical texts and insight meditation in Myanmar tradition will have a chance to study them at the same institution.

Academic Requirements

Any applicant for Diploma in Buddha Dhamma will have to meet the following requirements.

  • The foreign monks, nuns and laymen must have passed at least the Matriculation or equivalent.
  • Need to sit for an entrance examination prescribed by the university.- Should have some knowledge of Pali, Sanskirt, Theravada Buddhist Scriptures, fluency in spoken and written English is desirable.

 

Balloon Tour Over Bangan

Imagine floating over thousand years old pagodas and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River, watching the sun sinks slowly behind distant mountains. This sunrise or sunset champagne flights last just under 1hr and take off daily from October through to the end of March. There are no age restrictions on who can fly. Passengers should be fit enough to climb in and out of the basket and be able to stand for about 1hr. Young children, the disabled and pregnant women many have to be restricted to very calm weather conditions.

There are three companies offering hot air balloon rides in Myanmar.

Balloons Over Bagan, since 1999 with 15 years’ experience and a fleet of eleven balloons, which fits for 8, 12 and 16 passengers.

The Oriental Ballooning, since 2013 with a fleet of three balloons each fits for 8 passengers.

Golden Eagle Ballooning, since 2014 with a fleet of three balloons each fits for 4, 8 and 12 passengers.

 

 

Myanmar Golf Tour

Golf courses in Myanmar

Yangon Golf Club

Established in 1909,is one of the best golf club in Yangon, for it’ s attractive layout amidst the tree lines and rolling hills and also for the glorious historical background. Until recently this challenging 18 hole is a regular host for the Asian PGA tour.

Pun Hlaing Golf Club

Located about 30 minutes' drive from downtown and 20 minutes from the airport. Designed by Gary Player, this beautiful 18 hole championship golf course is considered to be one of Asia's most outstanding golf course and its considered number 1 in Myanmar with its well groomed fairways and greens. As a very new course with mostly palm trees, the lack of shade is a drawback for the golfers who cannot get up early. Total yardage is 7012.

Royal Mingalardon Golf and country club

After Pun Hlaing the RMCC has regarded as second best in Yangon.

YCDC Golf Club

The silvery course was established in 1994,offers a wider fairways and fairly large green suitable to players of all abilities.

Bagan Golf club(Bagan)

This course is set among centuries-old pagodas and the Ayeyarwaddy River. So the scenery is verybeautiful.

Yedagun Taung Golf club(Mandalay)

Built in the valley of the Northern hills, a challenge of your talent of sport. It’s long and narrow fairway, small but quick running greens approves you that golf after all is not an easy sport.

Ayetharyar Golf resort(Taunggyi)

This course is beautifully laid out in the shadow of the blue hazy mountains of southern Shan State. This course has a challenging per 72 with 7380 yards with perfect cut of Bhamuda grass.

Golfing At Pan Hlaing Golf Course

Tour Code       : UPISPI-00416

Start City         : Yangon

End City           : Yangon

Duration          : 3 Days / Nights

  • PRIVATE TOUR TATE: Price is quoted in US dollars per person. (Double Occupancy)

    Pax 2Pax 3-5Pax 6-10Pax Single Supplement
    Tour Cost
    Flight
    Total Tour Cost

    Cost Include

    1. Bed & Breakfast in double sharing room
    2. local guide throughout the tour (Upon the client’s request)
    3. Aircon car/van/bus throughout the tour
    4. Entrance fees as indicated in our itinerary
    5. Meals
    6. Two botton of drinking water per pax per day

    Cost Exclude

    1. Visa Fees
    2. International airfare to/from Yangon
    3. International airport tax
    4. Compulsory Dinner for X'mas Eve & New Year Eve
    5. Beverage
    6. Early check in & Late check out
    7. Other expenses such as camera fees, tips, laundry, etc.

     

    Cancellation Policy

    Within 60 – 45 days prior to the arrival date, 30% deposit is non-refundable.

    Within 45 – 30 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of total package cost is non-refundable.

    Within 30 – 15 days prior to the arrival date, 75% of total package cost will be charged.

    Less than 15 days prior to the arrival date, 100% of total package cost will be charged.


  • Our suggested program GOLFING AT PAN HLAING GOLF COURSE

    Day 01: Arrival Yangon

    Meet with our car. Transfer to hotel for check in and overnight at hotel.

    Day 02: Yangon (Golfing at Pan Hlaing) (English Speaking Guide for sightseeing)

    After breakfast, transfer to Golf Course for golfing. Afternoon half day sightseeing within Yangon including Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha, Scott Market & Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight at Hotel ( B )

    Day 03: Departure

    After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to Apt for Int’l Departure. (B)