2 days isn’t really a lot of time given the amount there is to see in the region, so our recommend 2 day Mawlamyine region itinerary is quite tightly packed!

If 2 days is not enough, check out our 3 Day Itinerary and 5 Day Itinerary.

DAY 1

Morning

Watch the sunrise from Uzina Pagoda
Kayaikthakan pagoda
Mahamyatmuni pagoda
Kawkhan Monastery
Yadanarbon (Queen’s) Monastery

Afternoon

Mottama Hills
Sunset cruise on river – book through one of the travel agencies on Strand Road
Travel to Mukyi (under an hour) for overnight at Mukyi Meditation Retreat & Ancient Rock Carvings

DAY 2

Morning

Walk through forest from Mukyi to newly discovered rock carvings
Bandhi They Lar Pagoda

Afternoon Option 1: South Mon State

Reclining Buddha
Thanbyuzayat Death Railway & WWII Cemetery
Kyaik Ka Mi Sea Pagoda
Kan Gyi Pagoda lake walk

Afternoon Option 2: Hpa An

Kyauk Ka Latt
Sa-Dan Cave (Elephant Cave)
Kawgoon Cave
King’s Cave
Kawhnat pagoda compound
Walk around Lower Main and Strand Road looking at architecture and markets