Bagan Travel Guide 🇲🇲
Everything you need to know before visiting Bagan — temples, budget, food & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Bagan
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📌 Quick Facts
Country Myanmar
Nearest Town Nyaung-U
Currency Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
Language Burmese
Time Zone MMT (GMT+6:30)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
eVisa Available 28 Days Stay Passport 6+ Months- Indian citizens can apply for Myanmar eVisa
- Return ticket & hotel booking required
- Bagan Archaeological Zone Fee required
Carry printed visa & hotel details.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Nov–Feb Best weather
Mar–Apr Very hot
May–Oct Monsoon season
Sunrise Best temple views
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: MMK 35,000–45,000 | ₹2,000–2,600 | $25–30
- 🏨 Mid-range: MMK 60,000–90,000 | ₹3,500–5,200 | $45–65
- 👑 Luxury: MMK 150,000+ | ₹8,700+ | $110+
Bagan zone fee is separate from daily expenses.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Ananda Temple Shwezigon Pagoda Dhammayangyi Sulamani Temple Bagan Viewpoints Irrawaddy River🚲 Transport & Getting Around
- E-bikes are most popular
- Bicycles for short routes
- Taxis from Nyaung-U Airport
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- MPT, Telenor, Ooredoo
- Tourist SIMs available
- Weak signal in temple zones
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred everywhere
- Limited ATMs
- USD accepted in some hotels
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Mohinga
- Tea leaf salad
- Shan noodles
- Grilled river fish
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Ananda Pagoda Festival
- Thingyan Water Festival
- Local temple fairs
🛡 Safety & Tips
- Very safe tourist zone
- Stay hydrated
- Respect restricted temples
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Remove shoes in temples
- Dress modestly
- No climbing ruins
🎒 What to Pack
- Light cotton clothing
- Sunscreen & hat
- Scarf for temples
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot & dry climate
- Very little rainfall in winter
- Strong sun exposure
🧳 Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Central Bagan temples
- Day 2 – Sunrise & southern temples
- Day 3 – River cruise & Old Bagan
❓ Bagan Travel FAQs
Is Bagan cheap for Indians?
Yes, Bagan is very affordable. Biggest cost is accommodation & zone fee.
How many days are enough for Bagan?
2–3 days are ideal to explore Bagan temples comfortably.
Is Bagan safe for tourists?
Yes, Bagan is extremely safe and peaceful.
Do Indians need a visa for Myanmar?
Yes, Indian passport holders need a Myanmar eVisa.