Visiting Monastery
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
- Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.
Best time
October to March. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Monastery
All places near Taunggyi →
Sular Muni Lawka Chanthar Pagoda
Buddhist site · 17 km
Shan State Cultural Museum
museum · 17 km
Inle Lake
lake · 49 km
Jumping Cat Monastery
Buddhist site · 52 km
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
Buddhist site · 57 km
Pindaya Caves
cave · 70 km
How to reach Monastery
Nearest towns with a guide: Taunggyi (17 km) · Nyaungshwe (36 km). Coordinates 20.79270, 97.17150. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Monastery?
October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Monastery?
Nearby: Sular Muni Lawka Chanthar Pagoda (Buddhist site, 17 km), Shan State Cultural Museum (museum, 17 km), Inle Lake (lake, 49 km), Jumping Cat Monastery (Buddhist site, 52 km), Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda (Buddhist site, 57 km), Pindaya Caves (cave, 70 km).
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