Enchanting Sarkha Village: A Hidden Gem in Myanmar
Discover the serene beauty and rich cultural heritage of Sarkha Village in Myanmar's Mandalay Region, a true hidden gem for adventurous travelers.
Sarkha Village, nestled in the serene Meek Farm Township of the Mandalay Region, offers tourists a glimpse into traditional Myanmar life, surrounded by lush landscapes and cultural charm. Experience the tranquility and authenticity of this picturesque village.
A brief summary to ဆားခါးရွာ၊မြင်းခြံမြို့နယ်၊ မန္တလေးတိုင်း၊မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ။Sarkha Village, Meek Farm Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
- 99VM+9WH, Myingyan, MM
Local tips
- Visit during the local festivals to experience vibrant cultural celebrations.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and traditional village life.
- Engage with the locals to learn about their customs and daily practices.
- Try to sample local dishes at village eateries for an authentic taste of Myanmar.
- Plan your visit in the cooler months to enjoy pleasant weather while exploring.
Getting There
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Car
If you are traveling by car, head northwest on the Mandalay-Myingyan Road (National Route 1) from Mandalay. After approximately 40 kilometers, you will reach the intersection with the road leading to Meek Farm Township. Turn onto the road and continue for about 10 kilometers. Look for signs indicating the direction to Sarkha Village. The village is located at the coordinates 21.3934485, 95.3848625, and you can use these coordinates in your GPS for precise navigation.
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Public Transportation (Bus)
For public transportation, take a bus from Mandalay to Myingyan. Buses frequently depart from the Mandalay bus station and the journey takes about 1-1.5 hours. Once you arrive in Myingyan, you can find local transport options such as shared taxis or motorcycles to Meek Farm Township. Make sure to inform the driver you want to go to Sarkha Village. This final leg of the journey may take an additional 30 minutes.
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Motorcycle Taxi
If you prefer a quicker option after reaching Myingyan, you can hire a motorcycle taxi to take you directly to Sarkha Village. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey, which should be around 3,000 to 5,000 MMK depending on the distance and your bargaining skills. This option is ideal if you are traveling alone or in a small group.
Discover more about ဆားခါးရွာ၊မြင်းခြံမြို့နယ်၊ မန္တလေးတိုင်း၊မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ။Sarkha Village, Meek Farm Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
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