Land of Pagodas

Bagan is located on the banks of the Irrawaddy River in Central Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and is the site of the densest collection of Buddhist temples, stupas and monasteries in the world. The haunting beauty and juxtaposition of the stupas and spires rising above the Bagan plain veiled in morning mist creates an unforgettable panorama which rivals any of the more famous and renowned attractions in the world. Today, 2229 temples and pagodas remain. Many of these damaged pagodas underwent restorations in the 1990s by the military government, which sought to make Bagan an international tourist destination. There are now over 50 hotels in Bagan offering accommodation options to suit all visitors from budget through to luxury. The weather in Bagan is split between the dry season which sees the most visitors and the wet season which is less crowded and also less dusty. The start of the dry season from November to January is cooler and the most pleasant time to visit. From February the temperatures and humidity begin to rise peaking in April and mark the start of the wet season. The rains increase with August being the wettest month tailing over the next two months. Undoubtedly the most memorable experience one can have from a trip to Bagan is a hot air balloon trip that takes off at the break of day and silently carries the tourist across the plain with the temples and pagodas breaking through early-morning mist. #travel #staycation #familytravel #trip #bagan #myanmar