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Town in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar
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Pokala Island is particularly beautiful, and just a short motorcycle-boat trip away from the main beach street. This also requires a short boat ride (1,000 kyat return). Inhabitants of the island are local fishermen, living together with their families in the houses on the island. A walk around the island reveals remote beaches as well as sharp & rocky coastline.
Some say they are cleaner. Walking there, go past the small pagoda standing on a small hill in the water, there is another pagoda further up, with three large rocks in the water. You can get there by motorcycle, but the road is muddy with many ruts. Likewise, the beach route is hard to drive on, if you are not that experienced with motorbikes, and driving on sand, you may need a local driver if you do not want to go by your own bike. You will find a great place to relax within coconut trees and even a "bar" with cold drinks.
A motorbike ride to Ngwe Saung Beach is highly recommended (about 1.5-2 hr). It follows the beach and includes 3 river crossings by a small boat. This is a very scenic trip. Can be arranged with a travel agency or your hotel for 13,000-15,000 kyat, or privately for around 8-13,000 kyat. Even though you might want to consider Ngwe Saung to be the next stop instead of a day trip.
Italian-owned family restaurant. Great homemade Italian specialties served in a pleasant garden setting. The Italian owner cooks everything herself. Daily menu is listed on the board in front. Italian wine available.
Bar, restaurant and guesthouse. A pleasant bar and restaurant with very average local and Western food run by an English speaking local gentleman named William and his wife and family, who will likely try to sell you some tours.
Has draught beer from a keg pumped through an icebox.
Shared bath, mosquito net over bed, no beach access, may be open during low season.
9 beautiful bungalows in a garden setting, each with one large bed or two single beds. About 1.5 km from the main road, but worth it for the pleasant setting. Clean, modern and spacious. Great breakfast and service. You can eat breakfast on your bungalow deck. Bike rentals are available for 3,000 kyat. Motorbike rides down to the main road in Chaung Tha can be arranged for 500 kyat. Free WiFi is available, in theory at least, at the sister Shwe Hin Tha Hotel down the street.
Highly recommended resort, perfectly located. Various room types with sea and garden view. Also try elleresort@myanmar.com.mm & sales@belleresort.com .
Next to the city center.
Fan,Breakfast,wifi,Shared bath, mosquito net over bed, no beach access, may be open during low season.
The main strip is located directly by the beach, meaning all eating and relaxing needs can be satisfied on foot.
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