Private Day Adventure Trip to Kakku and Taunggyi from Inle Lake

5.0 (2 reviews) 9–11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Kakku from the sky — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

2000 ancient pagodas lined up parallel to each other — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Overview

We believe our customer's delight is the pinnacle of success in everything we do. Therefore, our voyages are unique to others, where we provide more. In this trip, you will be able to explore the ancient ruins of Kakku, a complex of pagodas that is 700 years old. Not only that, you will be able to meet and experience the lives of Pa-Oh people, the locals of this area.

Highlights

Discover the historical background and the finest architecture at Kakku Pagoda Complex

Interact with the Pa-Oh to observe their traditional techniques and rural ways of life.

Explore the capital of Shan State, Taunggyi, and the lives of locals there.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Adventure Myanmar Tours & Incentives

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–19 years) · Adults (20–50 years) · Seniors (51–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch at local restaurant without beverages
Included: Admission Fees for Kakku
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Experienced English-speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: and other beverages
Not included: Gratuities for driver and guide
Not included: Camera Fees
Not included: Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Inle Lake

Passing by

Your English Speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel. They will take you to Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, 1500 meters above sea level and visit the local market to observe the ways of life.

Then, they will take you to Kakku, where you will find over 2000 stupas at the Kakku Pagoda Complex, which were mostly built in the 16th century. Visit the pagodas with the magnificent collection of centuries old Buddhist stupas, where you will have the change to meet Pa-Oh people, the second largest ethnic group in Shan State. Afterwards, they will take you back to Inle, transfer to your hotel, and call it a day.
Taunggyi

one hour

The pine covered hill station of Taunggyi provides a cool break from the heat of the plains. Due to its function as a trade town from Thailand, China, and India, it is one of the most prosperous and enterprising towns in Myanmar.
Kakku Pagodas

2 hours Admission included

Kakku, located in the heart of Shan State, contains over 2000 pagodas, which were mostly built in the 16th century. Abandoned for centuries, it was rediscovered among bushes and trees. The tranquility of Kakku, alongside the lives of Pao people makes it an interesting excursion from Inle Lake.