Burma in September
September is not a good time to visit Burma.
Poor time
Low season
Rainfall begins to decrease but remains significant. The end of September sees improving conditions. Inle Lake may be muddy but still beautiful. Fewer crowds.
Festivals in September
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival Celebration (approximate dates)
Inle Lake's grand festival with a golden royal barge and leg-rowers. Lunar dates, usually Sep–Oct.
About 18 days in the Burmese month of Thadingyut (September–October), ending around its full moon.
Where to go in Burma
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Loikaw (Kayah State)Loikaw is the capital of Kayah State (Karenni State), Myanmar's smallest state and one of its least visited, home to the Kayan people — known internationally…
Mount Popa (Mandalay Region)Mount Popa is an extinct volcano rising 1,518 metres from the plain near Bagan, crowned by the spectacular Taung Kalat monastery perched atop a sheer volcanic…
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