Myanmar "Quite unlike any land you know about" Rudyard Kipling
"Burma is among the world's most beguiling destinations..." National Geographic, January/February 2011.
This Myanmar photography trip takes you to one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. It is the Burma of old, where tribal life still exists, where ancient temples are numerous and not over run by mass tourism, and the landscape is spectacular. This photo tour is for the photographers who like to immerse themselves in a culture very different than what they have experienced before. Those interested in archeology, indigenous culture, and spending 12 days with fellow photographers will love this trip. The Myanmar photo tour includes four major destinations will be explored and photographed.
Yangon, the capital, maintains its colonial charm with turn of the century architecture and wide tree lined streets. The city basks in its unique spiritual atmosphere. The imposing Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the city skyline. The amazing sunset at this supta makes for an incredible photograph. At the pagoda we will observe the local pilgrims and monks offering their devotions. Orange robes make for great images. This city is a paradise for hunting out a variety of exotic arts and crafts. For food photographers the evening food stalls are both pungent with aromas and easily shot.
Bagan, once the center of a glorious kingdom, has ancient temples that dot the landscape as far as the eye can see. The group will have the unique opportunity to see the ancient city of Bagan from a hot air balloon. We'll get an aerial view of thousand year old pagodas and temples. We will visit the local village of Phwar Saw to experience traditional Myanmar life. Bagan was the world center of Budhism in the 11th century and over 10,000 pagodas stood at that time, over 2,000 remain.
Mandalay is the cultural hub of upper Myanmar. We will shoot a 200 year old teak bridge, the Golden Palace Monastery with its intricate woodcarvings and climb up Mandalay Hill at sunset. We will travel in a pony cart to capture street scenes and the local market. Positioned on the banks of the Ayerarwaddy River, Mandalay offers numerous cultural experiences. Mandalay offers a wide range of handicrafts that include silversmiths, wood and stone carvers and a vibrant street scene.
Inle Lake is the most beautiful lake in Myanmar. We will take a local long boat and shoot the floating gardens, and see the lakes unique leg rowers. The Intha people row standing up with one leg wrapped around an oar. We will shoot the rice fields which are grown on manmade islands within the lake. We will photograph the Shan ethnic tribe who come to the morning market. The group will shoot the long necked tribal woman, and visit the local craft villages perched on stilts. Tribes include the Bamar, Danaw, Danu, Intha and Pa-O.
Our Burmese land operator is the locally owned Myanmar Shalom Travel &Tours. This company has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post and International Herald Tribune. The guides are fluent in English and have experience in leading special interest groups. Having offices in both Yangon and New York, they are the operator of choice for foreign delegations, travellers and those that want to have an insiders view of Myanmar.
Don't miss this Myanmar photo tour!
Experiences
Soar in a hot air balloon over Bagan and take aerial photos of the 1000 year old pagodas.
Photograph the most impressive stupa in SE Asia, the Shwedagon Pagoda located in Yangon.
On Inle Lake view the floating gardens, stilt villages, long boats and unique leg rowers.
Visit the Shan State and capture images of the long neck tribal women as they do crafts and weaving. Ride an oxcart and visit ethnic minority villages.
Details
Dates
January 20, 2013- January 31, 2013
Fee
$5.450
from Yangon
All inclusive
Single supplement $800
