- Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar - Burma has a long history of Islamic migration, originally brought by traders from the Indian subcontinent and farther Middle East. Little-known to the outside world, the last of the Indian Mughal emperors, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who was also a widely revered Sufi mystic saint, died in 1862 and was entombed in Yangon following his exile there by the British.
The tour includes visits to a number of downtown historic mosques, followed by a visit to Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the emperor’s mausoleum. Included will be an in-depth exploration of the critical role played by the mystical and intensely spiritual Myanmar Sufi tradition in the practice of the wider Islam religion throughout the Muslim world, as well as lunch on premises with personal interactions with community members.
- Yangon Region - Tour includes an introduction to the history, architecture, culture and religious beliefs of several mosques in the Yangon area, as well as lunch.
- Indigenous community cultural immersion
- Lunch included
- Donations made on your behalf to local community
- Guidance by veteran licensed tour guides
- All fees and taxes covered
- Free traditional longyi (sarong) as a souvenir
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned vehicles
- Enjoy complimentary carbonated beverages
- Exclusive catalogue & museum-quality tour curation
- Personal expenses, purchases.
- Gratuities/Tips
- Travel Insurance
We run our tours in collaboration with the native indigenous societies, ensuring their time-honored cultures and ways of living are maintained. Instead of the customary tourist circuit, each tour centers on a particular ethnic group, presenting a more comprehensive understanding and direct experiences with the people of the community and their everyday affairs. Our facilities outmatch the quality and variety provided by our counterparts, and our certified guides, with an average proficiency of more than 20 years, are more adept.
- Not recommended for children under 10.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
