Day Trips

If you want to escape to a cooler hill town, Pyin U Lwin is a nice place. It is a town with Nepalese and Indian people. It's famous for its sweater knitting and for its fruits. You get around with pony wagon. From Mandalay, you can take a pick up truck from the central busstation. From Pyin U Lwin, you can get to Hsipaw and even to Lashio without a permit (always check first for up to date info with MMT). Behind this point you need permits.

From the central bus station you can also take a mini bus to Inle Lake. The company was Honey Express, and the 6 hour trip costed 3 US$. On the way you pass the hill station of Kalaw where you can get off. You can also do some great hikes there.