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Pindaya

Pindaya is a small town with a cave shrine unlike any other. Inside Pindaya Cave, Buddha images crowd the limestone chambers, while Pone Taloke Lake rests below the Shan hills.

Recommendations

Culture4.6/5

Shwe Oo Min Pagoda

Pindaya's limestone cave is filled with Buddha images set into its chambers and passages. You move through the cave among thousands of Buddha statues.

Landmark4.2/5

Pone Taloke Lake

Pindaya lake near Pindaya Cave, with open water and a broad view.

Landmark4.4/5

Aung Traditional Paper Umbrella Workshop

Landmark4.5/5

Pindaya Caves

Nestled in the lush mountains of Myanmar, the Pindaya Caves are famed for their stunning collection of over 8,000 Buddha statues, making it a serene pilgrimage site that showcases intricate artistry and spiritual heritage.

Landmark5/5

Pindaya View Point

Culture4.3/5

Pindaya Golden Cave Pagoda

Thousands of Buddha statues fill this pagoda inside a limestone cave on a ridge above Pindaya. Gold figures stand alongside images shaped by Buddhist cultures from across Asia.

Eat$$$4.1/5

Green Tea restaurant

Pindaya restaurant overlooking the lake, with Burmese, Thai and Western dishes. A real espresso machine turns out coffee alongside the cold beer.

Eat3.9/5

Golden 68 Restaurant

Eat4.1/5

Kaung Kaung

Eat4/5

Papaya

Restaurant in Pindaya.

Eat3.6/5

Pwint Phyu Restaurant - ပွင့်ဖြူစားသောက်ဆိုင်

Eat3.6/5

Ngwe Pin Ku Burmese cuisine

Burmese restaurant with curries and side dishes.

Stays

Stay4.5/5

Cottage House

Nestled in Pindaya, Myanmar, Cottage House offers stunning views of the serene countryside, vibrant local culture, and unique accommodations, making it an iconic retreat for travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility.

Stay4.1/5

Pindaya Inle Inn

Pindaya's inn looks toward Pindaya Cave, with simple rooms and low bedside lights. Beds have a warming system for cold nights.

Stay3.8/5

အောင်နိုင်သူ အပန်းဖြေဟိုတယ်

Stay3.7/5

Global Grace Pindaya Hotel

Things To Do
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3/5

8 h

Inle Lake - Pindaya Full-Day Tour

In this tour, our English speaking station guide will pick you up 09am to head to Pindaya, a small quiet town mainly famous for its limestone caves called Pindaya Caves where thousands of Buddha images have been consecrated for worship over the centuries.It is famous for attractive lakeside setting, and the traditional Shan paper umbrellas that are manufactured here. Set deep in the hillsides, the caves (some of which serve as meditation chambers) contain some 6000 Buddhas of various sizes, which are made of white marble, bronze or plaster, and coated with gold leaf. At the entrance to the caves sits the 15 metre tall Shwe U Min Pagoda. On the way, we will pass through the hill tribe villages. We will visit Pindaya caves, Traditional Shan paper making village, Pottery and Umbrella making villages. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Nyaung Shwe and visit attractions in Nyaung Shwe. Back to hotel in the evening.

$140.00

48 h

Danu Trails (2 Days, 1 Night)

Get to Pindaya or Heho airport and transfer with private car to start this exciting trekking tour from Htut Ni village of the Danu tribe, pass through farming areas where Danu people cultivates cheroot plants, tea plantations, damsons and mangoes on the hillsides, cross the valley floor and stop for simple lunch in Danu village. Keep trekking through jungle paths and villages after lunch, until you get to a village for night spot. It’s not luxury but you can get unforgettable experiences in this area, where only a few tourists have been before.

$160.26

8 h

Full-Day Trip to Pindaya from Nyuang Shwe

Pindaya is a quiet town perched on the bank of the placid Pone Ta lote Lake. The Pindaya cave, containing thousands of Buddha images, is one of the interesting destinations in Inlay region.