Travel Myanmar
Let the Journey Begin
Sitting between India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand, Myanmar is a substantial country that has, in recent years emerged from an isolated period and is now welcoming visitors to explore its stunning landscapes and intriguing culture and to engage its friendly and hospitable people in conversation. All of which is of course, best done on a bike.
QUICK FACTS
CURRENCY
Kyat
CAPITAL CITY
Naypyitaw
POPULATION
Approx. Approx. 55 million
TIME ZONE
GMT +6.30
LANGUAGE
Burmese
RELIGION
Buddhism
MAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
Yangon (RGN) - Mandalay (MDL)
Weather & Climate
Myanmar has a typical monsoon climate. The hot season is from February to May where temperatures get uncomfortably high and there is little rain, then expect heavy rains from May until October, when temperatures cool down and the climate is drier until February. You can expect considerably more rain in the mountains and coast, while in the central plains near Bagan and Mandalay there is less rainfall.
When is the best time to visit Myanmar?
While the temperatures are the coolest November to February, this means that the most tourists are visiting the country during this time. Especially if you are embarking on a tour that focuses on Bagan, Mandalay and the central plains, you may actually want to visit during the rainy season from June to October. Showers are not as frequent as you would imagine, and often are in the morning, leaving you with the rest of the day to explore. During this time, the central plains are way less crowded than normal and everything is green and fertile, making for especially picturesque landscapes.
Yangon


Bagan


Mandalay


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