Mount Popa (Burmese: ပုပ္ပားတောင်; MLCTS: puppa: taung, IPA: [pòpá tàʊɰ̃]) is a dormant volcano 1518 metres (4981 feet) above sea level, and located in central Myanmar in the region of Mandalay about 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Bagan (Pagan) in the Pegu Range.

Sep 12, 2011 · Established and maintained by a hermit in the early 20th century, the Mount Popa shrine and monastery precariously sits 2,500 feet off the ground on a massive volcanic formation in central...

Mount Popa is very popular with the locals as it is seen as a key pilgrimage site for Nat devotees. The climb to the top involves 777 steps, with a few stops along the way to take in the breath taking views and visit the many Nat shrine halls.

Mount Popa is an extinct volcano on the slopes of which can be found the sacred Popa Taungkalat monastery, perched dramatically atop a huge rocky outcrop. The monastery is entirely surrounded by sheer cliff faces and offers stunning views of …

Mount Popa is a stratovolcano in central Myanmar, and is the northernmost major summit in the Pegu Range. The mountain is southeast of the popular tourist destination Bagan, and is located within and protected by Mt. Popa National Park.

Le mont Popa (birman ပုပ္ပားတောင္ ‌ MLCTS=puppa: taung ; API : /pòʊpá tàʊn/) est un volcan du centre de la Birmanie, dans la région de Mandalay. Haut de 1 518 m, il se détache de 1 150 m sur la plaine avoisinante et peut être vu, par beau temps, de 60 km à la ronde.

Mount Popa, in Burma known as the home of the Nats is an extinct volcano with a monastery on top, named the Popa Taungkalat. It is the most important site in Burma for Nat pilgrimage. Mount Popa, which means flower mountain rises about 1,500 meters above sea level.

Le Mont Popa, qui culmine à 1637 mètres, est non seulement le château d’eau de la Birmanie centrale, mais aussi la source des plus vieilles et belles légendes de Birmanie.

Mount Popa is an extinct volcano, locates on 1518 meters (4981 feet) above sea level in central Myanmar, about 50 km (31 miles) southeast of Bagan. Mount Popa is best known as a religious site, with numerous Nat temples and relics atop the mountain.

Oct 26, 2023 · Climbing Mt Popa Peak. A 45-minute hike up to the peak will reward you with a spectacular view. If the weather is clear you might even spot the temples of Bagan. Mt Popa's spiritual importance is expressed by the many golden …