INLE LAKE SIGHTSEING TOUR TO KAKKU PAGODAS
Best places to visit: INLE LAKE - KAKKU PAGODAS - TAUNGGYI
1 days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Cezch
Our ” INLE SIGHTSEEING TOUR TO KAKKU PAGODAS” will be prepared to be astonished: travel deep into the Shan hills to the hidden ‘forest of temples’ at Kakku. Traveling from the flatlands around Inle Lake, drive higher and higher into the hills, criss-crossing the railway line and villages. The journey is rewarded when reaching Kakku: more than 5000 stupas from the 11th century rise high above a plain. Wander amid these mysterious stupas, far from the tourist trail.
Itinerary :
Kakku Pagoda Complex,Taunggyi features a cluster of fantastic ancient monuments and is located in the heart of Shan State. It is mainly a group of thousands of pagodas and temples which were built in the 16th century. This popular tourist attraction in the city attracts a huge number of travelers every year who come to visit the ancient temples and Buddhist Pagodas. These are of great historical importance due to their existence dating back from 2000 years. Kakku Pagoda Complex, Taunggyi draw the attention of visitors throughout the country as well as the other major countries of the world.
Kakku Pagoda Complex in Taunggyi was established by Pa-O people who were the local residents of the southern Shan State and Thaton area. Kakku is situated 26 miles south of Taunggyi and bordered by Naung Mon Township in the east. The region is strategically located on the blue mountain ranges and above 1300 meters of sea level. The entire region of Kakku is covered by Pa-O villages and boasts of beautiful natural landscape where the Pagodas and temples can be seen.
Inle Lake Daily tours to Kakku Pagoda Complex ( -/L/-)
Your adventure begins in the morning after breakfast, when your guide, local Pa-Oh assistant and driver will greet you at your hotel. Set off from the low-lying lands at Inle Lake toward Taunggyi, then head into the rolling hills toward the east of the lake. The drive is spectacular, crossing over the railway line and through small villages inhabited to the Pa-Oh people. This area was closed to visitors for many years and even now only a few intrepid tourists make their way through here.
After two hours you’ll arrive at Kakku. The first view of Kakku is breathtaking: there are more than 5200 individual stupas, some of which are 20 metres high, and several Buddha images scattered throughout. There are no clear facts about the history of the stupas but most date back to the 11th-13th century, the same period when Bagan was thriving. Wander throughout the temples, taking your time to enjoy the wonder and awe of this site and discover the intricate carvings and details on the structures.
In addition to visiting the temples, your knowledgeable Pa-Oh guide will introduce you to the customs and lives of the people as you stop to visit nearby villages.
Afterwards we will have lunch at a local restaurant near Kakku train station and then resume our drive back to Inle Lake.
Time: 0800-1700
L = lunch
Our services include:
- English-speaking guide
- Private vehicle for drive Nyaung Shwe – Kakku – Nyaung Shwe
- Local Pa Oh guide (compulsory)
- 1 lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees for the visits Kakku: Zone fees
- Water and refreshing towel
Our services do not include:
- Inle Lake Zone Fee
- Meals other than mentioned
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Any other items not mentioned
