Popa, well known as an extinct volcano, in central Myanmar is the only volcano in Myanmar. It is famous for the spirits of ancestors and monkeys on the up Mount Popa. It is also a tourist attraction full of visitors every day. It is 1518 meters above sea level and located in Mandalay region about 50km far away from Bagan.

It is fine to go to Mount Popa in different ways, by coach, train, car, or motorbike. There are various travel agencies to arrange a trip to Popa. You can also take a journey to Nyaung U Airport by plane and get to Popa in different ways.

You can visit Popa any time of the whole year but the best time is in Winter (December through February). At that period, the weather is perfectly to get warm weather for travelers.

There are many interesting places in Popa such as hotels, restaurants, temples, and monasteries. You can go trekking on the Popa mountain and treat the monkeys on and up the Popa. You may see a lot of monkeys in Popa and they are really funny for visitors.

To get around Popa, you can hire buses, taxis, and trains to visit any places of interest of your choice. You can also go around by private cars with tour guides.

motorbike ride is enjoyable. You will see green fields and mountain ranges and breathtaking views from the top of the mountain. For visitors, there are souvenirs galore sold in stalls on Mount Popa.

Popa is famous for its spirits of ancestors and scenic views of the green fields and mountain ranges. They are worth visiting of the many interesting places which are abundant in Popa.