Kakku Pagoda

Overview We believe our customer's delight is the pinnacle of success in everything we do. Therefore, our voyages are unique to others, where we provide more. In this trip, you will be able to explore the ancient ruins of Kakku, a complex of pagodas that is 700 years old. Not only that, you will be able to meet and experience the lives of Pa-Oh people, the locals of this area. Highlights Discover the historical background and the finest architecture at Kakku Pagoda Complex Interact with the Pa-Oh to observe their traditional techniques and rural ways of life. Explore the capital of Shan State, Taunggyi, and the lives of locals there.

Enjoy the scenic ride along the road from Nyaung Shwe to Taunggyi and have a look at the handmade products at the local market. Before heading to the great ruins of 2000 years old Kakku pagoda we will visit an indigenous Pa’O community village. Highlights • Have a look at the handmade products at the local market • Visit the indigenous Pa’O village • Enjoy regional cuisine • Visit the 2000 years old stupas’ ruins

A little off the beaten track, Kakku is an impressive land with over 2500 ancient pagodas, most are similar shape and size, are found in long rows closely put together in a square field. It is totally a cultural heritage site that is full of religious structures. We can experience unique historical sites built by King Asoka who brought Buddhism to Myanmar. We can listen to the bells in the wind and enjoy the scenery. Having a chance to learn the stunning architecture, and telling the great stories back of each enchanting pagodas are the best reasons to make the tour more memorable.

In this tour,our representative driver will pick you up at 09am . As as first sightseeing visit in Kakku ,The Kakku Pagoda is the pagoda complex in the hills which is located in Pa-Oh territory. It contains over 2,000 stupas with origins  dating back many centuries. Most stupas are of similar shape and size, are found in long rows closely put together in a square field. In the afternoon, we will discover the life of  Pa-Oh tribe around the area. Back to the hotel in the evening.

Kakku Pagoda Complex is an interesting place which still remains a group of thousands of pagodas and temples built in the 16th century. It is totally worth to take a visit!

Is it safe and comfort to do horse riding? Of course, it is safe and comfort. All the horses at Nampan Horse riding club are well trained and good behaviour .Each of our horse rider will be escorted with the groom. We use a high quality of saddle and other facilities for your comfort. Can you provide us for necessary insurances? We wish you to buy insurance by yourself (We can give you links of insurance company if required). We can also buy insurance for you at the company which is reliable but the price is a bit higher. Sustainable activity likes growing the trees.