How do I get to Myanmar by train?

The short answer is, there is no train from India to Burma… It’s possible to go overland by car or bus, but you need special permits etc. for Burma.

Are there trains in Myanmar?

Rail transport in Myanmar consists of a 6,207.644 km (3,857 mi) railway network with 960 stations.

How do you get to Bagan Myanmar?

Bagan can be easily combined with your Myanmar route. You can reach Bagan via bus or taxi from Yangon (9h), Mandalay (4h) or Inle Lake (8h). There is also an airport with daily flights to Yangon. The flights take about 1.2 hours from Yangon and cost anywhere between $70 – $150 depending on the season.

How do I get to Myanmar from Thailand?

Flying. By airplane, you can travel from Bangkok to any of the three international airports in Myanmar. These are Yangon, Naypyidaw, the capital of the republic, and Mandalay. Direct flights from the Thai capital to Yangon take anywhere between an hour and 1:30 hours.

Does Indian passport need visa for Myanmar?

The Myanmar visa on arrival for Indian nationals is a good way to obtain entrance, although an even simpler and faster process is by applying for the electronic Myanmar visa. The Myanmar visa on arrival grants its holder a maximum stay of 30 consecutive days in the country.

Can we go Nepal by train from India?

There are regular passenger and cargo trains that connect Sirsiya (Southern Nepal) and Raxaul (India). There is no visa requirement and this option is only open to Indians and Nepalese. Recently, officials have announced the launch of a direct passenger train between India and Nepal.

Does the Thai Burma Railway still exist?

The Thai portion of the railway continues to exist, with three trains crossing the original bridge twice daily bound from Bangkok to the current terminus at Nam Tok.

Is Bagan worth visiting?

Is Bagan worth visiting? Bagan is worth visiting if you want to go to the #1 most popular attraction in Myanmar. Bagan is a collection of 2000 Buddhist pagodas, stupas and temples scattered across a flat area near the Irrawaddy River (alternatively spelled as the Ayeyarwady River).

Do I need a visa to Myanmar?

A visa is required to enter Burma for all United States citizens. Only three airports allow for entry and exit to the country: Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw. U.S. citizens are also not allowed to enter restricted areas once they are in Myanmar. Tourist and business visas last 90 days.

Can Indians go to Myanmar by road?

How can we go to Myanmar from India by road? You can go to Myanmar from India by road crossing the Moreh (India side)-Tamu (Myanmar side) overland border at Manipur. The best way is to arrive at Imphal, capital city of Manipur by flight and then take a local cab to Moreh, the border town.

How can I go to Yangon from India?

You can hire a local taxi from Imphal till Moreh and then cross over to Tamu by walking. Once in Tamu, you can catch a local bus to the nearest major city of Mandalay. Directly via flight: There are direct flights between Delhi and Yangon which can be booked for as less than Rs. 9,000 per head if you plan in advance.