Tourist Places to Visit in Pakokku, Myanmar, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Pakokku, Myanmar, Asia

Pakokku is situated towards the west of Myanmar in Magway Region. Magway Region was previously known as Magway Division. Pakokku town forms the center of administration of Pakokku district. Pakokku is situated at a distance of 280 km from the capital city, Naypyidaw and the Ayeyarwady River flows besides Pakokku Town where farming and fishing forms the livelihood of the inhabitants. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 21⁰20’ N and 95⁰05’ E.

Climate in Pakokku:

During summer season the average temperature is 34⁰C and in winter temperature drops to 27⁰C.

People and Culture of Pakokku:

Pakokku is located in central Myanmar and people of the region follow diverse culture and tradition and they speak Burmese, Kayah, Karen, and Chin languages. However, Burmese is the official language of the country. Singing and dancing forms an integral part of the country and small theaters are situated in the city. There are different religions worshipped in Myanmar and Buddhism is followed by majority of populaces, while others either follow Islam, Hinduism or Christianity.

Food and Shopping at Pakokku:

Pakokku has some of the best restaurants and food joints which offer mouthwatering authentic and delicious cuisines continental and non-continental and most of the populaces in the region prefer vegetarian cuisines but there are few hotels which offer non vegetarian cuisines as well.

Tourist Places in Pakokku:

Mya Tha Lun Pagoda

This structure was created in the year 1929 is located in the capital city of Magway Region.

Nga Ka Pwe Taung (Dragon Lake)

This lake is of geological importance because along with water that bubbles upwards comes in the form of butane gas.

Apart from the above mentioned places of interest there are other tourist destinations in Pakokku. Some of the names of these tourist destinations are given here below

Shwe Set Taw Pagoda
Pon-daung and Pon-nya Region

Means of Commutation to Pakokku:

Pakokku is well connected via airways to places within Myanmar and Pakokku Airport is situated at the distance of 12 kms from the town. There are daily flights from Pakokku Airport to places like Mandalay and other places within the country.

Pakokku is well connected via road to places within Myanmar. There are Buses available daily, commuting passengers from Pakokku to places such as Mandalay, Kalaymyo and other places on the Kale-Gangaw Route, Mandaly-Gangaw route and intercity transportation is facilitated by Buses, Cycle Rickshaws, Horse Carriage, Ferry and Taxis.

The Ayeyarwady River provides the water route for transportation in the Pakokku Township. There are also long distance Ferry services to place such as cruises commuting passengers from Pakokku to Thayetmyo, Allanmyo, Chauk, Yenangyaung, Magway, Pakokku, Minbu and vice versa.

Pakokku Railway Station is located less than 3 kms away from the town is well connected to major cities and towns in Myanmar and tourists can avail regular train services from capital of Myanmar, Naypyidaw and other places.

Accommodation Options at Pakokku:

Pakokku has some good hotels contribution well-mannered and standard accommodation amenities to the tourists. The rates and the tariffs of the hotels differ from one to another and they vary from budget to luxury category. Some of the amenities provided by the hotels include, breakfast, spa, 24 hrs help desk, newspaper, medical shops, doctors on call, Wi-Fi connectivity etc. List of hotels in Pakokku are as follows: