
A Mindful Meeting at Inle Lake
A Mindful Meeting
at Inle Lake
Inle Lake forms the perfect oasis for a fully-focused meditation session. It comes as no
surprise that a leading centre for the betterment of mind, body and soul lies just a
boat ride away from your resort. Ease into peacefulness, guided by a local monk.
WHY THIS TOUR?
As serene as the lake’s surface, the Shan State’s main attraction forms the pinnacle for getting into a laid-back mood with ample resorts offering inspired-to-relax views. We’re talking about Inle Lake, home of the famous one-legged rowers of the Intha, local villages with handicraft and agricultural industries reigning supreme and ancient landmarks within a full day’s tour away.
Wanting to capture the essence of relaxation even during your daily ventures in Myanmar, this wellness tour option fills in the blanks in your mind, body and soul-inspired travel itinerary. Guided in the healing world of meditation by a leading monk, this full-day tour options provides an introduction to meditation those interested and guests with some experience will gain new insights at this centre of mindfulness in the heart of the country.



TRAIL ITINERARY
08:00 - 17:00
Your morning pick up from your hotel in Nyaung Shwe or Inle Lake by an English speaking guide is followed by a boat ride to Maing Tauk. This small town along the eastern shores of the lake has taken pole position for those seeking solitude and peacefulness at the Shan State. Depending on the location of your resort, the transfer over often the calm surface of Inle Lake will be a short one. Accompanied by your guide, the captain gently docks at the main jetty at Maing Tauk for a good 1-hour walk uphill to the meditation centre. The hike up and reaching the centre is on its own eases you in a state of relaxation with beautiful views over the mountain ranges and the vastness of the Shan State. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a monk, a local expert in the art of meditation. His means of explaining the various steps of mindfulness commences with a lecture about the importance of meditation in one’s life and how it positively can change perceptions.
Part of the day will be on your own, practising your meditative state in privacy and overlooking the lake from a private room. Guided by the principles of the various stages, the experience of control will soon seep through all parts of your body – the centre itself is already an oasis of serenity, enabling practitioners of any level to get into the right mindset in no time. A simple lunch is served at the meditation centre.
At the end of the session, you thank the monk for his assistance and hospitality shown before making your way back to the boat jetty for the return transfer back to your Inle Lake or Nyaung Shwe resort (approximately 20-30 minutes), totally refreshed and ready to welcome another day.