| |
|
Mingalaba...
Warm greeting from Tai Star Travels.
Winter is just around the corner and Myanmar Tourism industry is preparing for the peak season and to welcoming the discerned travellers. Winter is the best time to visit Myanmar. Most places in Western and central Myanmar will have a pleasant temperature, while the mountains in the northern and eastern Myanmar are freshened up with crispy cool air. Soon, most Myanmar Himalayas of an altitude higher than 3000 meters will be covered with snow. Some of these mountains will be snowcapped as early as October.
The most famous festivals of Myanmar such as "The 9000 Candle Lighting" at Kyaikhtee Yoo (the Golden Rock), "The Kachin Manaw Festival" and "The Naga New Year Festivals" are also gearing up for a vibrant and colourful celebration to feature the best cultural showcases of the contry. You can also now find us on Twitter and Facebook.
We, Tai Star Travels, are offering you fantastic, new and exciting travel programs at great discounts, to benefit from during the peak season in Myanmar. Find out how you can make your dream travel destination, Myanmar come true!!
We are offering new, fantastic and exciting travel programs at great discounts. Find out how you can make the most of our offers to benefit from during the peak season in Myanmar to make your dream holiday comes true.
Tai Star Travels Team
|
|
|
Click here for the full brochure
Experience the 8th Annular Eclipse of the Sun of the 21st Century
on 15th January 2010 wherever you are in Myanmar!!!
On Friday the 15th January 2010, the 8th annular eclipse of the sun will be visible in partial form on two continents; Africa (only on the territory of Central African Republic), South and South East Asia.
The band of centrality of this annular solar eclipse is of an exceptional width from 320 to 365km on average and to be visible for the same duration of the annular phase, varies from 7 and 11minutes, depending on the area of the crossed countries. It's central band will cross the north of the democratic republic of Congo, the Uganda, the Kenya and in the south of Somalia before crossing the Indian Ocean passing by the Republic of Maldives, the South of India, the North of Sri Lanka, Bay of Bengal and MYANMAR before coming to an end in the north east of China.
The annular solar eclipse is a rare, spectacular and fascinating event to observe. This January 2010, you can observe it from Myanmar, one of a very few places on earth where the eclipse will be visible.
|
|
Introduction of Royalty Fees to Myanmar Himalayas
|
From September 2009, Ministry of Tourism introduced a Royalty Fee of US$15 per day per person for travellers travelling to Myanmar Himalayas & Khakabo Razi National Park. Charges are calculated based on the number of days travellers stay in Putao (the base town/ gateway to Myanmar Himalayas) or beyond. Tour companies operating in Myanmar Himalaya area worry that this may reduce the number of incoming tourists to the region. It is discouraging especially for tour companies, which are hoping to promote Myanmar Himalayas among travellers with tighter budgets. However, some argue that most Himalaya trips are already upmarket, expensive trips and will not put off the current high spending customer that significantly.
|
|
We now have a facebook page called "Myanmar Travels". Join us on facebook, get updates on Myanmar Travels, share photos, participate in discussion on Myanmar Travels and more.
Join us on facebook
|
Myanmar Travels
|
You can also follow us on twitter now and our twitter name is "MyanmarTravels". Be the first to know the latest updates and our exclusive travel deals by following us on twitter.
Follow us on Twitter
|
MyanmarTravels
|
Inle Lake - Destination of the month
Inle Lake is the second largest lake with the approximate surface area of 116 sq. kilometres in Myanmar. It is located in the cool green highlands of the Shan State, an area of outstanding natural beauty and cultural interest. Inle's most unusual feature is its extraordinary 'leg-rowing fishermen' who have developed an original, eccentric method of rowing their small boats with one leg.
Floating gardens are built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud, dredged from the lakebed. Villages, farms and monasteries perch over the water on stilts. Inle's unique product is a linen-like fabric woven out of filaments pulled from the lotus stems, the only fabric of its kind in the world.
|
|
|
Visitors can appreciate the beautiful lake, while relaxing at a lakeside hotel built in the local, traditional style. The slow boat rides at sunset through fields of lotus plants are the most romantic, while those visitors who are more adventurous can go trekking to the villages on the banks of the lake, or the monasteries perched high above.
Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda located in the Inle Lake is one of the most famous principal shrines in Myanmar. Its festival held in September/October draws celebrants from far and wide, not only to pay homage to the statues of Buddha, but also for great fun fair and for the unique leg-rowing competitions. A visit to Inle is not quite complete without a visit to Shwe Indein Pagoda, which is located on the western bank of the lake. The mesmerizing view from pagoda hill releases the fatigue and refreshes everybody who visits the pagoda.
|
|
The lake is a perfect staging point for other attractions in the region. Situated at the foot of Mene-taung is Pindaya, known to the world as the home of the countless Buddha Images in its extensive lime stone caves and picturesque lake. Further away, the old British hill station of Kalaw is a great place to escape the heat and take leisurely walks amongst the pine trees and rambling Tudor bungalows. The road from Kalaw to Pindaya passes through countryside of magnificent scenic beauty.
A visit to Myanmar is not complete without a visit to Inle Lake and it is our highly recommended a-must-see place on your tour map!!!
|
|
Upcoming Festival - Hightlights
Shwezigon Pagoda Festival (25th - 31st Oct 2009):
This festival is one of the most festivals held in Bagan. The highlight of the festival is that on the full moon day (12th Nov), there is a communal offering of food and various articles to hundreds of monks and novices from the nearby monasteries lined up as in traditional offerings. There are also evening entertainments such as Zats (traditional open air theatrical entertainments) and Anyeints (traditional dance performances) and popular movies shown in open air.
Hot-air Balloon Festival (26th Oct - 1st Nov 2009):
This festival in Taunggyi is one of the most famous festivals in the country where visitors can watch various competitions of hot-air balloons made of traditional paper materials or fabrics. During day-time, the visitors can admire the hot-air balloons, which are decorated in different shapes and forms of animals such as elephants, horses, pigs, the mythical Hintha bird and hen etc. When night falls, there are visually stunning firework displays and lantern parades.
9000 Candle lighting Festival & Kyaikhtee Yoo Pagoda Festival at the Golden Rock (31st Oct - 1st Nov 2009):
The boulder, standing on the edge of a peak in the highest mountain range, is said to be freely hanging over the cliff. The place is famous as a pilgrimage and holiday outing spot. On full moon day (1st Nov) a total of 9,999 candles are ceremoniously lit at midnight.
Kachin Manaw Festival (9th - 10th Jan 2010):
Kachin Manaw Festival & Kachin State Day celebration, is joined by all ethic groups from Kachin States of Myanmar and Kachin & Tibetan descendents from Yunnan Province of China. Colourful and Vibrant costumes of diverse ethnic in the north of Myanmar. Optional visit to one of the most panoramic river mouth where May Kha & Malikha Rivers, originated from Himalaya regions, joined into one vital river of Myanmar, the mighty Ayerwaddy.
Naga New Year Festival (14th - 15th Jan 2010):
It is one of the most colourful ceremonies of the country celebrated in Chin State. Different tribes of Naga gather by the hundreds in their colourful costumes to perform ritual dances with bonfires. On New Year’s day they have a competition of traditional sports, and a mass gathering of all the sub-tribes of Naga, once fierce warriors, attend in their bright and exotic dresses. As part of the celebration rice wine roasted meat is enjoyed and tribal dances performed with a loud beating of drums.
|
Myanmar Himalaya Winter Wilderness Adventures
Looking for an exciting once-in-a-lifetime expedition in the wilderness of pristine Myanmar Himalayas?
We are offering a new off the beaten track travel program, a 10 night, 11day trekking and snowshoe hiking trip in Mt. Phonyin (4,560m height), one of the most picturesque Myanmar-Himalayas mountains. This tour will commence 19th January till 29th January 2010.
We are running the biggest promotion on Myanmar Himalaya Mountain trekking expeditions to Mt. Phongun (3,600m height) and Mt. Phonyin (4,560m height) from the 1st January 2010 until 2nd of February 2010. These are one of the most picturesque mountains boasting some of the world's most beautiful wild orchids and butterflies among many other exotic plantations.
This is an EXCLUSIVE offer from Tai Star Travel & Tour Ltd, which you won't be able to find elsewhere. For these trips, there is no single supplements for single travellers and 10% discount for travellers in small groups (group booing of 4 or more).
Email: info@taistartnt.com for further information.
Snowshoe hiking & Mountain Trekking Trips
Fixed Tour Dates (11N 12D)
Leave Fridays
Back two Tuesdays later
Trips for travellers with average physical fitness
Promotion:
dates & destinations:
01 - 12/ Jan/ 2010 (Phongan Razi)
08 - 19/ Jan/ 2010 (Phongan Razi)
15 - 26/ Jan/ 2010 (Phongan Razi)
22 - 02/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan Razi)
29/ Jan - 9/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
Promotion may be extended for the following departure dates & itineraries:
5 - 16/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
12 - 23/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
19/ Feb - 02/ Mar/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
05 - 16/ Mar/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
19 - 30/ Mar/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
|
Fixed Tour Dates (10N 11D)
Leave Tuesdays
Back two Fridays later
Shorter trips for more experienced trekkers
Promotion:
dates & destinations:
05 - 15/ Jan/ 2010 (Phongan Razi)
12 - 22/ Jan/ 2010 (Phongan Razi)
19 - 29/ Jan/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
02 - 12/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
Promotion may be extended for the following departure dates & itineraries:
09 - 19/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
16 - 26/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
12 - 23/ Feb/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
23/ Feb - 05/ Mar/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
02 - 12/ Mar/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
16 - 26/ Mar/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
23/ Mar - 02/ Apr/ 2010 (Phongan/ Phonyin)
|
A 16night 17day Ma Doi Mountain trekking and snowshoe hiking safari is also available on demand.
N.B. a minimum of 6 weeks advance booking is required for all these trips, due to the required time to apply for additional permits.
|
No single supplement for Myanmar Himalaya Trips in late January and early February 2010.
(Single travellers pay the discounted group rate!!)
- 10% off on Myanmar Himalaya Trip for group booking 4 or more
- 10% off Mergui Archipelago Trips
- 10% off Balloon Over Bagan flight tickets
- 15% off Balloon Safari in Shan States
- 15% saving on group booking for 4 or more on Classic Tours
- 15% discounts on upgrading to Luxury River Cruising between Mandalay and Bagan with your classic Myanmar tour packages.
- 20% off River Cruises
All offers valid until 31st December 2009
|
|
|
|
|
