Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Taungbyone Nat Pwe
Myanmar's most famous animist celebration is held at Taungbyone, 13 miles north of
Mandalay, and attracts thousands of revellers, many of them homosexual or transgender.
September
The rainy season starts to wind down. Watch out for boat races in places
such as Inle Lake.
Thadingyut
Marking the end of Buddhist Lent, this festival of lights celebrates the descent of Buddha
from heaven. People place candles in their windows and it's a popular time for weddings
and monk pilgrimages.
October
Rain is still a possibility but that means everything is very green - making
this a great time to visit Bagan, for example.
Tazaungdaing
The full-moon night of Tazaungmon (which can also fall in November), known as Taza-
ungdaing, is a second 'festival of lights', particularly famous for the fire-balloon compet-
itions in Taunggyi.
November
The start of the main tourist season sees cooler weather and still-lush
landscapes.
National Day
