Myanmar travel guide
Myanmar is a country of golden pagodas, wide river plains and lakes ringed by hills. Few places in Asia reward a visitor so strongly with sacred architecture: the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the temple plain of Bagan, the floating gardens of Inle Lake and the teak bridge at Mandalay. Routes tend to link a handful of places. Yangon is the usual start, with Kyaiktiyo's Golden Rock and the karst landscape of Hpa-An within reach to the east. Mandalay and Bagan form the cultural heart of the interior, while Nyaungshwe on Inle Lake offers cooler hills and boat journeys, and Ngapali provides a beach stay on the Bay of Bengal. The planned capital, Naypyidaw, is a quieter stop between them. The cooler, drier months from about November to February are the most comfortable time to travel, with the hottest weather in March and April and the monsoon from roughly June to September. Myanmar suits culture seekers, photographers and slow travellers. Zippy Trips can help you plan the itinerary city by city.
Capital: Naypyidaw.
Visa for Indian passport holders
Visa on arrival.
Before you go to Myanmar
- Currency
- MMK K
- Emergency number
- 199
- Plug type
- Type C, D, G, I
- Tap water
- Drink bottled water
- Tipping
- Optional
- Bargaining
- Common
- Card networks
- Visa
- ATM fees
- Kyat 5,000-6,500 (ATMs unreliable)
Cities in Myanmar
- Bagan An archaeological wonder of Southeast Asia — over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas spread across a vast plain on the banks of the…
- Yangon Myanmar's largest city and former capital, where gilded colonial-era architecture meets the golden spires of Shwedagon Pagoda — the…
- Nyaungshwe Gateway town to the legendary Inle Lake, where Intha fishermen balance on one leg to row and float gardens produce tomatoes above glassy…
- Mandalay Myanmar's cultural and spiritual heartland, home to the last royal palace, ancient monastic traditions, and some of the country's most…
- Ngapali Myanmar's premier beach destination — a crescent of talcum-white sand backed by swaying palms along the Bay of Bengal, with fresh seafood…
- Hpa-An Kayin State's scenic capital set against dramatic limestone karst, where sacred caves adorned with thousands of Buddha statues, the iconic…
- Naypyidaw Myanmar's purpose-built capital city, known for its vast boulevards, monumental pagodas, and surreal scale — the Uppatasanti Pagoda,…
- Kyaiktiyo Site of the Golden Rock — a gilded boulder perched impossibly on a cliff edge at 1,100 m, one of Myanmar's most revered Buddhist pilgrimage…
Frequently asked questions about Myanmar
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
- Visa on arrival. Stay: 90 days from issue, 28-day stay. Fee: USD 50. Processing: Around 3 business days. Apply: Before departure. Apply only on the official portal, evisa.moip.gov.mm.
- What currency is used in Myanmar?
- The currency in Myanmar is the Myanmar Kyat (K). ₹1 is about 22 K.
- Can I use cards and ATMs in Myanmar?
- Accepted card networks: Visa. Typical ATM fees: Kyat 5,000-6,500 (ATMs unreliable). Decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card machines.
- Should I tip in Myanmar?
- Tipping in Myanmar: optional. Typically about 5% in restaurants.
- Is tap water safe to drink in Myanmar?
- Drink bottled water.
- What plug type does Myanmar use?
- Myanmar uses Type C, D, G, I plugs.
- What is the emergency number in Myanmar?
- Emergency: 199. Police: 199. Ambulance: 192. Tourist helpline: 1800.
- Can I get a SIM or eSIM in Myanmar?
- SIM cards available in Myanmar.
- What is the capital of Myanmar?
- The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw. Time there: IST + 1 h.