Burma (Myanmar)
Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. Myanmar sits at the crossroads of Asia’s great civilisations of India and China, and offers all the traditional delights of Asia in one fascinating country. Virgin jungles, snow-capped mountains and pristine beaches, combined with a rich and glorious heritage spanning more than two thousand years. Spectacular monuments and ancient cities attest to a vibrant culture that is still home to 135 different ethnic groups.
Travel the Spiritual Highway:
The Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) River. gives Myanmar (Burma 1989)
its life. Similar to the Ganges in India, in Burmese consciousness it is a
spiritual entity, providing the wherewithal for life and happiness, plus material
and spiritual well being.
An exploration of Myanmar via the superb Ayeyarwaddy, on board beautifully restored paddle steamers or the prestigious “Road to Mandalay” cruiser, will present a view of a culture undisturbed by the excesses of the twentieth century, a timeless window into a history of architectural grandeur and environmental diversity of unimaginable splendour.