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Dos and Don’ts in Kalaw

1. The roads in Kalaw are rough and curvy so I don’t want to recommend you to ride your own motorbike.
2. I would suggest you to change Myanmar currency so it will be easier to purchase snacks or taxi fares.
3. You cannot wear any footwear and shorts when you go pagoda or religious buildings.
4. When you sit, you shouldn’t sit with your feet pointing at pagoda or elder people.
5. In Myanmar, they normally greet by bowing and saying “Mingalarbar”. It is OK to handshake with men but you will need to ask for permission with ladies.
6. Myanmar people don’t like when you touch their head or point at them
7. I would suggest you to ask for permission when you want to take a photo.
8. You shouldn’t go restricted areas without permission.
9. In Yangon, motorbikes are not allowed and bicycles are not allowed in downtown areas.
10. If you will come Myanmar with your girlfriend, you need to know that Myanmar people don’t think kissing in public is acceptable.
11. Some Myanmar street food are too oily or some are spicy that can cause stomachache.

Alternative Routes to Kalaw

Bus is not the only option to go Kalaw from Yangon, Flight and Train are available if you want to travel from Yangon.

Most of Flight to Kalaw are via Bagan so make sure about that and Heho airport is about 2 and a half-hour drive from Kalaw. 

By flight          - you will reach Heho airport which is 36.9km(1-hour drive) from Kalaw. So, I recommend to get a half-day or full-day car rental then, you can also visit the

                           attractions along the way to Kalaw.                           

By Bus             - I would like to suggest to take a bus if you are going only Kalaw. Take Yangon-Taunggyi Bus that will take around 10hrs and you can get off at the center of

                            Kalaw city where you can find hotels and restaurants nearby.

By Train          - it will be great if you have time because it will take 26 hrs from Yangon to Kalaw but you will get to see a nice view from Thazi to Kalaw. The train station

                            is in the city center.                          

Find Yangon to Kalaw Flight Schedule and Price Here

www.myanmarflightticket.com

Find Yangon to Kalaw Train Schedule and Price Here

www.myanmartrainticket.com

For more information you can contact [email protected] too

Here are some information and emergency numbers you might want to know .

Tourism Police  - 09428313074,

                             Inside Kalaw Tsp, Local Police Station.

Police               - 199     

Ambulance       - 192

Fire Brigade     - 191

Embassy Information