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RE: Bus from Inle Lake to Bagan

by berberis 31 May 2012

Thanks for the suggestion RUGMM. How long is it from Inle Lake to Mandalay? I would need to go back to Mandalay after Bagan, because…
Re: burma or sri lanka

by Alex2306 31 May 2012

I was in Burma in 86 and guess it is now very different. I have never been to Ankor so can't compare Pagan but it is probably the greatest…
RE: Burma next week - shared taxis anyone?

by happyx2 31 May 2012

Hi, on June 12, we (2 persons) are going to Inle from Bagan or Manadalay. Let's see how to meet up. what's your email?
RE: Burma next week - shared taxis anyone?

by montyman 31 May 2012

arrive RGN overnight bus to Mandalay shared bus /taxi Hsipaw back to Mandalay day bus boat to Bagan early am bus to Inle (make sure to…
RE: Burma next week - shared taxis anyone?

by Cocodrilo 31 May 2012

I think the reason why I opted to take the shared taxi to Hsipaw was because the bus left Mandalay late in the morning, and the shared…
RE: Burma next week - shared taxis anyone?

by Herbie47 31 May 2012

Share-taxis are quite a bit more, ie Mandalay to Hsipaw is 15,000kyat and bus is 6,000. For some journeys there canbe worth it. I would…
RE: Bus from Inle Lake to Bagan

by RUGMM 31 May 2012

You should take the bus to Mandalay from Inle and then take the bus again to bagan from Mandalay . This route is better now. welcome…
RE: Burma next week - shared taxis anyone?

by rivaltribal 31 May 2012

hey...share taxis can be arranged thru your guesthouses quite easily...for Mandalay to Hsipaw, Hsipaw to Mandalay, and Mandalay to Inle...be…
Burma next week - shared taxis anyone?

by dxk87 31 May 2012

Hi everyone, We are travelling to Burma (2 of us) on Saturday for 2 weeks and were thinking of mixing up travelling with shared taxis…
Re: Urgent last minute advice needed, booked trip 2 days ago!

by mattlv 30 May 2012

Mandalay is dull and dusty and absolutely not worth seeing, espcially if you only have four days. Bagan is quite worthwhile.
RE: SEA cycling tour - experiences and recommendations?

by stacky 30 May 2012

Albin, I spent 3 weeks cycling in Burma a couple of years back & it was excellent but tough due the distances involved to get to Licenced…
RE: Urgent last minute advice needed, booked trip 2 days ago!

by JubileeSea 30 May 2012

@Coolgreen, thanks for the timetable and advice! @choudoufu, appreciate the reality check, though could have done without the attitude.…
RE: Urgent last minute advice needed, booked trip 2 days ago!

by Coolgreen 30 May 2012

Oh, I forgot if you like to take the private car you better use it for the trip from Inle to Mandalay. From Bagan to Yangon, you better…
RE: Burma / Myanmar : everything you need to know !

by JubileeSea 30 May 2012

Thanks for posting! Very helpful information... So two friends and I booked VERY last minute tickets to Burma... as in, we're leaving…
RE: Hel for budget

by rivaltribal 30 May 2012

as above...internal flights can save time (and eneegy) and I recommend it if you only have a short time in the country...your allowance…
RE: Hel for budget

by Herbie47 29 May 2012

Despite Montys advise flights can save time, most flights go early morning about 8-8.30 or afternoon/evenings. I flew from Inle to Yangon…
RE: itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar

by Cassiecat 29 May 2012

It depends on your interests, but I'd drop a day from Mandalay (or maybe take a day trip to Pyin U Lwin) but keep all the days in Bagan.…
RE: Hel for budget

by Cassiecat 29 May 2012

Your airfares and your hotels will want crisp US dollars to pay. With a mere 11 days, I'd cut Mandalay. You want enopugh time in each…
Re: 2 Weeks Itinerary ! and general info

by onewayticketphil 29 May 2012

I just got back a week ago and I'd change money in the banks. The exchange rates are around 810-815 in banks while the black market is…
RE: SEA cycling tour - experiences and recommendations?

by iviehoff 29 May 2012

>Is there any country in SEA with at least acceptable cycling- tracks No. Cycle tracks are uncommon enough in developed countries and…
2 Weeks Itinerary ! and general info

by fijifranny2011 29 May 2012

Hello Several Questions. -Anyone been to Yangon very recently and can recommend a comfy guesthouse (Budget would be up to $30 US for…
Re: Back from Burma - tips, reviews, internet and itineraty

by weibowil 29 May 2012

interesting write-up :) I went to Myanmar in March. Beautiful country! Exactly how visitor-friendly is Myanmar? Very :) I went as a…
RE: Myanmar in August

by montyman 29 May 2012

2 + weeks as suggested maybe rethink beach, first dump teenager off at Koh Phnang Thailand. meanwhile he'll be amazed as you will be…
RE: itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar

by montyman 29 May 2012

Hope this helps with your planning [click here for FAQ73|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=912433&start=73]…
Re: Overland from Mandalay -->Imphal (India)

by beyondborders 29 May 2012

*Connectivity through Myanmar crucial for India's Look East Policy and ties with Asean* The Hindu NIRUPAMA SUBRAMANIAN NAYPYITAW, May…