Archive for January, 2010

Return of a Huge Teak Tree

Jan 7

Posted by Office-MUL in Around Mandalay | 4 Comments

Teak 1By Pye Pye (27/11/09)

Myanmar is rich in natural resources and she is proud of growing teak the finest wood in the world. Teak is the world’s most valuable and versatile hardwood. It’s often referred to as the “King of Woods” for its prized property of being the only wood that withstands the harsh effects of sea water and broiling sun and does not split, crack or warp. Teak trees are very large, growing to 30-40 metres in height.

I’d like to give information the trekking program to a huge teak in order to visit there. It will take 3 days/ 2 nights.

Day-1

After breakfast, we leave for Painne Gone (Jackfruit) Village at Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Arrive at the village about 12:00 noon and stop for lunch. The car will stop and drop at the village. After lunch sightseeing around the village and study the ways of the life. Overnight at the village.

Day-2

After breakfast, we start the jungle way to a huge teak tree it will takes approximately 3:30 hrs trekking. We arrive there about 11:00 a.m. After taking a rest and photos for two hours, having lunch there then we came down to the village. Overnight at the village.

Day-3

After breakfast, we leave for Pyin Oo Lwin.

Shwedagon Pagoda

Jan 7

Posted by Office-MUL in Famous Pagodas in Myanmar | No Comments

Shwedagon pagoda at nightBuilt on a crest of the holy Thainguttara Hill, housing relics of The Buddha and three Buddhas that preceded him, encased in gold and in jewels, the Shwedagon pagoda is a wonder to see. the Shwedagon looms over the Yangon skyline. Erected more than 2500 Years ago and enshrining eight hairs of the Buddha placed in a treasure chamber deep under its base. The wide, marble-paved platform is ringed with shrines and pavilions built in the best designs of religious architecture and embellished with ancient carvings of master artisans. No matter how many lovely places you visit, though, your trip will not be complete until you view the Shwedagon Pagoda. The beauty if the architecture and design will take your breath away, as will the sparkling, light catching jewels. This wondrous holy place, filled with history and legend, is not to be missed on your journey.

It is evident that, over the centuries, the Shwedagon Pagoda has survived difficult times. It has withstood earthquakes, invasions, pillaging, foreign occupation etc.