There are also Inland Waterway boats every 2-3 days, going Mandalay to Bhamo, 2-3 days, with cabins about US$ 60, and cruise ships for US$ 1200.
Written Jan 4, 2011
Every day from and to Katha at 9 am, 7 or more (if you get stuck in a sandbar) hours, by Express boat, 15000 Kyat.
Written Jan 4, 2011
Most likely you have to spend a night in Sinbo, boats to Sinbo only if there is enough water, otherwise by bus or pickup to Sinbo and boat from there.
Written Jan 4, 2011
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Most likely you have to spend a night in Sinbo, boats to Sinbo only if there is enough water, otherwise by bus or pickup to Sinbo and boat from there.
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After a long boat ride you arrive in this small town with a busy market where you find commodities (Chinese made) more easy then in other Burmese towns
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The boat from Mandalay to Bhamo leaves 6 am on Day 1 and arrives at Bhamo some time in the afternoon on Day 3. I was eager to get back on land, the bustle of the jettyside ( no jetty, just the boat......
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