The Irrawaddy river Route (The bride of Myanmar legends)

Thank you for your interesting to Fine Tour Special Cruise Programme
Because we have extremely tried to be the best Cruising Services to travel in Myanmar for our valued clients. Our cruising services will be available for all pleasant seasons (from January- June)( September- December). And we also dare to give the "deep granted" for our standard boards and cruise. We specially provided not only for cruising in Irrawaddy river route but also for Chindwin River route and all round Delta Area in Myanmar.

Where to go?
"Irrawaddy" (The King of Myanmar Rivers) is originated from Kachin state, where the beautiful river confluence is form. It is flowing from north to south and enters to "India" ocean. It is "1238" miles long and noted as the most useful river in Myanmar, the most beautiful travel land in South East Asia.
The most and beautiful destinations along the river routes are.

Upper Myanmar
Bhamo (The northern Stars)
The important town of northern Myanmar. Most intriguing figures are daily market; it's interested tribes of Lisu, Kachin Jinphaw, and Shan participants from the surrounding countrysides. The overgrown city wall is "Sampanago". It is an old kingdom of Shan People. If the boat cruise down along the Irrawaddy river from Bhamo, it will reach Sim- Khan village within two hours. There is an ancient monastery at that village, it situated at We-Ma village. At that We-Ma village, there is elephant camp under control of Forest Department. If the tourist is interested of visit there, will apply Forest Department's permit issue. "You will see so many interested sightseeing along the boat trip."

Tagaung
Tagaung is a small riverside town about 70 miles north of Mandalay. From Mandalay, you can visit by Up-stream River Cruise Tour or by coach. Tagaung was the first capital of the ancient Pyu civilization. Since 1990, much evidence have been discovered on the antiquity and culture of this forgotten city. The burial urns were found at a depth from 2.5ft to 6ft in clusters of three, five and ten urns. Most of the urns had lids; some have shapes like Pumpkins, and some have long neck. Almost all the urns are burnished wares, the terracotta surfaces polished smooth. Some of urns had been decorated with incised patterns of man, bulls, birds, sun and flowers.

The Ayeyarwaddy Dolphins
Labine is the Myanmar word for dolphins. Ayeyarwaddy dolphins had been the Ayeyarwaddy River for a long time. The type specimens were first taken to England in the 1870s by a British naturalist Mr. Anderson and classified as Ayeyarwaddy dolphins.
But even before that probable mention of these mammals were found in Chinese texts of 1st Century AD, contemporary with the Pyu civilization in Myanmar, about the people living along the Banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River and that there were River Pigs in the river. This cored be the dolphins as the flesh resembles pork.

The interactive fishing techniques
The fishers tapped on the side of their canoes, with a wooden mallet. As the dolphins can locate sound by Eco-location they will be attracted to this tapping. But first they must be convinced that the fishers are not enemies but requesting their help to catch fish.
To do this the fishers swish their oars in the water, first clockwise, then anti-clockwise for some time and also continued to tap: Most of the time this will convince the dolphins but there are times when they cannot be persuaded.
According to the fishers they can get a whole boat load of fish with the dolphins' assistance but if they do it without their help they get only two-three small fish for the whole day's work.
You can find the Ayeyarwaddy dolphins between Singu, Mandalay Division and Ma Lar village, Sagaing Division. Khu Le village is 4 miles away north of Singu. Most of fishermen can be seen at that village. Sometimes they catch the fish with the assistance of dolphins in the Ayeyarwaddy River.
All sightings were carefully recorded. Time of sighting, location (whether in the lee of a sandbar or in the fast flowing channel), condition of the sky (overcast on clean), condition of river (choppy or calm), the conditions of the channels (meandering or wide), the current (slow or fast). G.P.S position etc. were all entered in a log book. Apart from that the expedition members also participated in the interactive fishing technique with the accompanying fishers.

Big Glazed Pottery Work
Ma-Khauk and Ma-lar village (Pyu Dynasty) are situated near Kyauk myaung town in Shwebo district. The tourists' study and analysis the big glazed Pottery Work at Ma-lar village in upper Myanmar.

Mandalay (The Myanmar's Travel Heart Palace)
Mandalay is the last Kingdom of Myanmar dynasty before the British took over. For this reasons, it still has great importance as Myanmar’s cultural heart-center. It is the second largest city in Myanmar lies in the heartland of our country and is about 690 km north of Yangon on the Ayeyarwaddy River. In Mandalay, there are many other places worth seeing such as palace, monasteries, and cultural heritages. Mandalay is known  for it’s rich traditional cultural and spiritual splendor but also exquisite handicraft such as hand-woven embroidery in silk and cotton, the incredible process of making gold leaves wood and stone carving and bronze casting etc.

Yandobo Village
It is situated between Mandalay – Bagan route and it is a historical memorial site, as peace treaty was signed after the first Anglo – Myanmar war. It is also famous as a typical Myanmar village and recommended by foreign visitors who have been Myanmar. Visitors can see their way of life, the culture and especially their techniques of making pot.

Bagan (The glory of Myanmar)
Bagan is one of the richest archeological sites in Asia. This first capital of Myanmar Empire is situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, about 193 km south of Mandalay. Bagan is the source of the Myanmar history, testimonial richness and cultural heritage of Myanmar. The whole space is thickly studded with pagodas of all sizes and shapes. Bagan covers an area of 42sqkm containing over 2000 well-preserved pagodas and temples of the 11th –13th century. A visit to Myanmar would not be completed without seeing this enchanting city “Bagan”. There are many ancient pagodas and temples in Bagan.

Lower Myanmar
Twante (A town of Pottery)
The pottery town of Twante is famous for the 21-mile-long canal that runs between the Ayeyarwaddy Delta and the Yangon River. A small town on the Twante Canal is two hours away by boat from Yangon. The boat trip itself is a joy and a chance to see rural life along the canal. Twante is known for making potteries and cotton weaving industries. Pots are major products in Twante. Various shapes and sizes of pots are produced in Oh-Bo ward. 76m tall Shwesandaw Pagoda is worth visiting.

Pathein (The granary of Myanmar)
Pathein is the capital of the Ayeyarwaddy Division, 113 miles (190km) west from Yangon. Can go by car or by boat. Pathein is a center of trade and the rice bowl in Myanmar. The city is in a region rich in marine resources. Pathein is also famous for its colorful hand-painted umbrellas, known as “Pathein Hti”. It is the nearest beaches resort located in the Ayeyarwaddy Division.

Bogalay (The city of beautiful maiden)
An important town of Irrawaddy division, and the place where can be observed the wild life observation. As Meinmahla Kyun (The Beautiful maiden's island) is a little far away from Bogalay. And can study the way of life of the delta people and their fishing methods.

Boat facilities
We will arrange a sleeping area on the main deck (beds, pillows and mosquito nets), almost like a cabin! “Walls” will be built by local mats or curtains to secure your privacy at night. Shower and toilet facilities are onboard, simple but clean! At daytime the main deck will be your living room, your restaurant or just a place to relax. The crew will cook every day yummy local food for lunch and dinner! Green Tea will be served the whole day and soft-drinks, beer or even whiskey will be sold onboard!

Check the way of Ayeyarwaddy River

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Irrawaddy River Trip (Upper Myanmar)

Irrawaddy River Trip (Lower Myanmar)

   Irrawaddy River Trip( Upper Myanmar)

Irrawaddy River Trip