Let Top Myanmar Tours take you for a ride in the countryside to visit Yedargon Hill and Yankin Hill. These are lovely places that most tourists do not visit as they are a bit of a way outside of Mandalay. Yedargon Hill is about 12 klm due east of Mandalay in the foothills of the Shan plateau.
Start tour with a drive through the picturesque countryside from Mandalay to reach Yedargon Hill Monastery. Drive through small villages and see the peaceful landscape along the way. After reaching the monastery we will go hiking along a steepish well worn trail up the side of a small mountain to a monks meditation cave near the top. We recommend runners for footwear as they are best for hiking.
Stop to explore the cave. See the meditation cells and small caves where monks stay. See many stalactites right above your head.
After exploring the cave take a small hike further up the track to the pagoda on top of the mountain. Stop for a rest and enjoy the lovely views of the countryside.
Descend the mountain and drive to a local village for lunch.
After lunch drive to and explore Yankin Hill. There is no hiking at Yankin Hill. We will drive to the top of the hill where the monastery has paved walkways all around, although there is a steep set of stairs going down to the pagoda inside the monastery.
Tour Highlights –
Yedargon Hill – Mountain Hiking – Ancient Monks Meditation Cave – Mountain Views – Yankin Hill
Tour includes
English speaking guide
Air conditioned vehicle
Lunch at local restaurant
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Tour excludes
Your travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses such as shopping, bar bills etc
Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
If you want a great hiking experience, climbing and exploring Yedargon Hill and a visit to Yankin Hill, then contact Top Myanmar Tours. We will look after you.