Sittway < Myanmar Damsel Travels & Tours

Sittway

Sittway is a port city in Rakhaing State at the mouth of the Kaladan River where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It has at least a 2000 year history of habitation and during the British international trade along the coast bloomed with two huge cargo steamers going back and forth between Calcutta and Sittway each day.

Mrauk-U

This 15th century ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom is known for its old temples with wall paintings of Indian cultural influence. A regular passenger boat takes hours from sittwe to Mrauk-U . Special speed boat with 20 seats takes only 2 1/2 hours. It is also accessible by road from Sittwe via Ponnakyun and Kyauktaw. The Mahamuni Shrine, one of the famous pagodas in Myanmar, is situated 30km from Mrauk -U. Sittaung Pagoda, Andawthein Shrine are some of the sites to see in Mrauk-U.

Ngapali Beach (Thandwe)

Located on the Rakhine Coast near Thandwe (Sandoway). Ngapali is one of the beautiful beaches in Myanmar. This is unspotted beach is 35 minute flight from Yangon. By overland, it is 14 hours drive along the narrow winding road over the Rakhine Yoma (mountain range) after crossing the Ayeryarwaddy River at Pyay (prome). There is an 18-hole Golf Course, located 15 minutes drive from the beach. Here you find peace and quiet, with isolated beaches for relaxing, or you go on trips to islands and fishing villages.