Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Yangon, Myanmar Sep'2015

City in Myanmar
Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). A mix of colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline. Its famed Shwedagon Paya, a huge, shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually. The city's other notable religious sites include the Botataung and Sule pagodas, both housing Buddhist relics.

Average Weather in Yangon

What's the best time to travel to Yangoon in Myanmar(Burma)? Here are some facts:

The months June, July, August and September have a nice average temperature.

On average, the temperatures are always high.

A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: May, June, July, August, September and October.

Rangoon has dry periods in January, February, March, April and December.

On average, the warmest month is April.

On average, the coolest month is July.

August is the wettest month.

February is the driest month.

Time Difference

Myanmar is 1.5 hours behind Singapore, GMT +6.5 hours.

Language

There are over 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar, with all their won languages and dialects. The majority speak Myanmar (Burmese), although English is widely spoken.

Electricity

220 Volts AC. In Yangon, AC Wall plug in most hotels uses the same 2 or 3 pin that we use in Singapore. However, please bring international adapter as well.

5DAYS/4NIGHTS YANGON-BAGO-GOLDEN ROCK TOUR

07/09

DAY 1 : SINGAPORE – YANGON

Arrive to Yangon by 8M232(1515H).

Tour Manager & guide will meet at airport. Then check in to Best Western Hotel – Greenhill, guarantees a restful and wonderful stay in a truly friendly environment.

08/09

DAY 2: YANGON - GOLDEN ROCK

After breakfast, start to visit Yangon City Center surrounded by various colonial style buildings of World War II.City Hall & Independent Monument for photo shots.

Drive to Kyaikhtiyo - the largest domestic tourism center located about 168 km from Yangon to visit the miracle pagoda named Golden Rock Pagoda-enshrine a hair relic of Buddha. On arrive at Kinpun base camp & take the local open trucks (non roof, non aircon) to the truck terminal near the foot of Golden Rock Pagoda.

Mountain Top Hotel

Mountain Top Hotel is at a vantage point commanding a panoramic view of the lush mountain ranges below, where one can experience spectacular sunrise and sunset – sights you will long remember.

Only a 5-minute walk to the Golden Rock Pagoda at the top of Mount Kyaiktiyo, the Mountain Top Hotel is ideally located for those who wish to make frequent visits to this wonder of South East Asia....

09/09

DAY 3: GODLEN ROCK – BAGO – YANGON

After breakfast, proceed to Golden Rock, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Burma. It is a small pagoda built on the top of a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on by devotees.

Drive to Bago– an ancient Capital of Mon Kingdom-80km North East of Yangon.

Sightseeing Bago includes Chinese Temple; Foot of Shwethalyaung Pagoda where can see the many vendors along the stairways & surrounding & can buy the variety of Myanmar handicrafts & can observe the wood carving.

Stay at Best Western - Chinatown

10/09

DAY 4: YANGON

Chinatown where can see the many vendors on the platform & can buy the variety of Myanmar products & tropical fruits.

proceed to Bogyoke Market used to called Scotts Market – the largest market in Yangon with time to browse among hundred of stalls for souvenir bargains.

Visit to Shwedagon Pagoda- forms the focus of religious as well as community activities – the bustling of devotees and monks washing the statues, offering flowers, worshiping, and meditating. Shwedagon Pagoda is administered by the Board of Trustees of Shwedagon Pagoda.

11/09

DAY 5: YANGON - SINGAPORE

Transfer to Yangon Int’l airport for departure by 8M 231 Yangon – Singapore ETD 0825H.

A mile of highway will take you just one mile... but a mile of runway will take you anywhere!

To move, to breathe, to fly, to float; to gain all while you give; to roam the roads of lands

remote; to travel is to live.

The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.

-dinner time-

-lunch time-

-rain cant beat us down-

-smile, laugh always when we are together-

-our professional tour guide lady-

“Travel safe, travel far, travel wide, and travel often.”

More and more pictures Click here : Yangon, Myanmar Sep'2015 Album

Friday, September 4, 2015

Bali, Island in Indonesia' Aug 2015

Welcome to Bali

Bali, also known as 'The Island of the Gods' has been one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Bali is magical. As probably the most famous island in Indonesia, Bali blends spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful beaches with warm and friendly people, a vibrant culture and out of this world resorts.

Travel & Leisure Magazine has awarded Bali the World’s Best Island in 2009, while the Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel 2010 ranked Bali second place among the world’s Top Regions.

Bali has a tropical climate appropriate to its proximity to the equator. Year round temperatures averaging 31 degrees Celsius. High humidity can be expected during the Wet Season between the months of October - April. The Dry Season between the months of May - September have also the lowest humidity.

The Wet Season brings daily rain and quiet overcast days with the most rain recorded between December - February. Occasionally rainfall can also be expected during the dry season but usually at night or very early morning. June - August there is usually a very refreshing cool breeze all day long. The central mountain area is typically cooler than the lower coastal areas mainly especially at night.

Month	Minï¿½C	Max ï¿½C	Average Rain	Average Humidity	Season	Best Time
January	26	32	300mm	85%	wet
February	26	32	280mm	75%	wet
March	25	32	215mm	70%	wet
April	25	33	100mm	65%	dry
May	25	32	85mm	60%	dry
June	23	31	75mm	60%	dry
July	23	31	55mm	60%	dry
August	23	31	40mm	60%	dry
September	24	32	90mm	65%	dry
October	25	33	100mm	75%	wet
November	26	32	150mm	80%	wet
December	26	32	295mm	85%	wet

	*the best time to visit*
	getting humid with rain every few days
	skies are blue most days with early morning or late night showers
	overcast most days with rain during some part of most days

By plane

Most visitors will arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) , also known as Denpasar International Airport. Despite this misleading name, the airport is actually located in Tuban between Kuta and Jimbaran, roughly 30 mins away from Denpasar. Ngurah Rai is Indonesia's 3rd busiest international airport (after Jakarta and Surabaya) and a major hub well-connected to Australia, South-East Asia, and the rest of Indonesia.

Accommodation

Mandhara Chico Bungalow, Lovina

The Mandhara Chico offers 10 rooms for 2 people each, whereby extra beds can be set up if necessary. Moreover the Suite can be used by 4 guests. The restaurant belonging to the accommodation offers wi-fi, has a view at the sea and direct access to the beach. Moreover the guests are welcomed to use the swimming pool. Equipment of the rooms:

air-condition (AC) or fan
hot and cold water
bathroom with wash basins, toilet and shower
terrace or balcony
towels
breakfast is included in the room price

Adhi Jaya Hotel, Kuta Bali – Indonesia

Location
Right in the heart of Kuta, 5 minutes from the Ngurah Rai Airport. A few steps away to Waterbom Bali and Discovery Shopping Mall at the doorstep, A Brief walk to the Kuta Beach. Close to upscale shopping area and nightlife scene.

Hotel Facilities

Swimming Pool
Orchid Pool Bar
Beras Merah Waroeng & Bar
Lobby Lounge
Adhi Jaya Sabha (Meeting Room)
Laundry Service
Valet Service
Tour Desk
Money Changer
WiFi
Spa & Massage
Credit Card Accepted : Visa, Mater, JCB, BCA Card

Superior Room

Harper Kuta

Location, location, location ... it simply can't get any better for those who wish to be in the heart of Legian - Kuta and its world famous entertainment and shopping. Kuta Beach is just a few minutes away and the romantic alleys of Poppies Lane 1 and 2 are a short stroll around the corner.

Address:Jl. Legian 73, Kuta 80361, Bali - Indonesia

t:+62 361 846 9869

e:kutainfo@harperhotels.com

ALL Harper rooms include the following:

✓  TV with 60 international channels
✓  Mini Bar
✓  Tea & Coffee Facility
✓  2 Bottles Mineral Water Daily
✓  Safety Deposit Box

✓  Amenities Setup
✓  Free Wi-Fi Internet access
✓  IDD Telephone
✓  Rain Shower
✓  Hair Dryer

Superior Room

Activities and Attraction

-THE LOVINA Bali-

Nestled on the beach, between the Bedugul mountain range and the Bali sea, this tropical island gem is surrounded by various attractions. Dolphin watching, trekking to waterfalls, hot springs and diving or snorkeling around Menjangan island, home to the best preserved coral reef in Bali. Just two and half hours drive from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist areas in the south, you will enjoy a relaxing Bali holiday

Lovina, the way Bali was meant to be.

Bali Lovina Beach is one of the famous tourist places in north part of Bali which own beautiful of calm sea water, blackish chromatic sand and the sea with its dolphin. One of the favorite fascinations in Lovina is dolphin watching tour. Hundreds of dolphins can be seen in the morning time around 1 km offshore. We can see the dolphin attractions in this place like jumping.

-PURA ULUN DANU BERATAN-

The entering ticket of this historical and religious place are various between category below:

Children (tourist) : IDR 15.000,-

Adult (tourist) : IDR 30.000,-

-ULUWATU TEMPLE-

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 18:00. As a place of worship however, it is open 24 hours daily.
Location: Pura Uluwatu is located in Pecatu Village, Kuta sub-district, Badung regency, about 25km south of Kuta and it usually takes around one hour to get to and from there.
How to get there: Take the bypass main road to Nusa Dua and to Jimbaran and then follow the ascending road up to Uluwatu.

-SUNSET JIMBARAN SEAFOOD DINNER-

Jimbaran Bay Seafood is the only restaurant in Jimbaran Kuta, right on sand with its own private beach. Enjoy your sunset dinner view with live music jazz, Balinese traditional dance and just a few steps to find out a various types of fish on traditional fisherman market.

-TANAH LOT-

Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home to the pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot temple"), a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography and general exoticism.

Prices

adult/child 30,000/15,000Rp

-COFFEE LUWAK-

Coffee Luwak is considered one of the finest coffees available. The majority of commercial Indonesian Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) is from Java and Sumatra or Sulawesi, and made from Robusta beans; Tastes of Indonesia sources its Kopi Luwak exclusively from the high quality Arabica plantations and is therefore considered to be of superior quality to other varieties.