Question: I’m planning a trip to Burma in a couple of days, been reading alot that I must make sure the USD / Euros i am bringing over is in perfect condition. How true is it now for 2012? Answer: Hi there, unfortunately that’s very true. When in Myanmar, they will check your USD / [...]
Question: Hi there. I be backpacking around SE Asia & India for a few months. I’m wondering if it is possible to travel overland from Thailand or India into Myanmar? Answer: At this point in time, definitely NOT possible unless in very special cases. You will require a get a special permit, and probably have [...]
Question What is the average entrance fees to sights in Myanmar and can i pay in USD or it is a must to use the local currency Kyats? Answer PKTan: Most of the entrance fees to sights must be paid in USD. For Yangon : Shwedagon Pagoda USD 5, Botataung Pagoda USD 2, Sule USD [...]
Question Is it difficult to get a taxi from the airport to the hotels in Inle lake? My hotel is trying to charge me USD 68 one way from the airport! and how much time will it take from the airport? Please help! Answer PKTan: The boat transfer should cost around 8000-9000 Kyats (~10 USD) [...]
Question Only having very limited days in Burma, and wish to avoid the time spent on bus! Does anyone know how much flights from Yangon to Bagan return are? Answer PKTan: The prices varies a little, but for a return air ticket from Yangon to Bagan Air Bagan – 192 dollars Air KBZ – 178 [...]
The poor state of Myanmar’s roads and railways make flying by far the most comfortable option of traveling long distances. Do avoid the state run Myanmar Airways (different from Myanmar Airways International) due to its poor safety records. While the three privately owned airlines – Air Bagan , Air Mandalay & Yangon Airways are relatively [...]
The local currency used is called Kyat (pronounced “chat”, abbreviated as Ks). The currency exchange rate is Ks 450 against the US Dollar at the official exchange counter located in airport but you should be able to get an exchange rate of Ks 1000 against 1 USD in downtown area. DO take note that you’ll [...]
Question Joanna: Greetings from UK! Currently I am planning a vacation to Myanmar, however I cam very oncern with the weather situation in Myanmar, especially after Cyclone Nargis a few yreas ago. I heard that Myanmar has its monsoon season during the middle of the year. When is the exact period of the monsoon season? [...]
Question Business Man Tan: How can I apply for a business visa for Myanmar ? Answer PKTan: You will need to have a letter of assignment from a compnay within Myanmar which you are working for, and use it to apply for a business visa at any Myanmar embassy or consulate office.
Question Tyler : Hey! What can i do if i want to stay more than 28 days permitted by the tourist visa. Can i extend the visa in Myanmar and how should i do it? Answer PKTan: Tyler, you are right about the max 28 days stay on a single entry tourist visa. To extend [...]
