Kakku Pagodas

It's one of the most famous place of Shan State. I like to read the old names whom are donate on each pagoda. But some names are replace with the new donor for restoring the old pagodas. I feels like it magic to get those kinda place as a Buddhist. All can donate together to get the pagodas complex. It's also a good place to take the photos. There is a small market near the pagoda complex where they sell traditional meals and goods.

Incient pagoda together more then a 1000 in a place. Myanmar king Along Sithu built these pagoda in the southen shan state hilly region. Near the pagoda, there are many old large banyan trees. Local indigenous people such as Palong and Paoo are living in this area and they sell their products in the market near entrance.

Incredible 2478 Stupas.

You will need 2~3 hours here and don't forget to take pictures at the pond on the right side of the entrance. The reflection of the stupas is just perfect for the photos.

The Kakku pagodas is a pagoda complex in the hills overlooking the valley South East of Inle Lake. The remote site, only recently opened to visitors, is located in Pa-Oh territory, a people related to the Karen.Some 2,500 pagodas, most of similar shape and size, are found in long rows closely put together in a square field.Most stupas date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Some have been restored, not always skillfully, which takes away from the authenticity of the site.The Kakku site may date back to as early as the 3rd century BC, when the Indian emperor Ashoka built a great number of pagodas and monasteries across South East Asia.The largest Kakku pagoda is believed to have been built by Alaungsithu, King of the Bagan empire in the 12th century.The Kakku Pagoda festival is held during Tabaung, the 12th month of the traditional Burmese calendar (March)The Kakku complex is located in the hills South East of Inle Lake. The 60 kilometer drive from Taunggyi takes 1½ to 2 hours; from the West end of the lake it takes another hour extra. Alternatively, a very scenic but challenging trek through the hills takes 5 to 7 hours, depending on the starting point. Near the site are wooden bungalows to spend the night.

I personally like this complex a lot because of the unique concept with thousands of well arranged mini stupas dating back to many centuries ago. One nice spot of the complex is from the mini lake at the right hand side. You get to see the reflections and a good architectural angle to capture the stupas from this point.

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Magic place that you cannot miss if you are in Inle Lake area. I visited during a transfer from Loikaw to Inle Lake (I paid 90 dollars for a private car). Don't miss the small tank from where you can take beautiful pictures playing with the reflections of the water.

stunning view of pagodas and Buddha. the best photo point is the small artificial pond next to the main gate office

I have visited twice. I wish to get another opportunity to visit again. Peaceful place.

In this palce, there are a lot of pagodas is located. These pagodas are very ancient. Most of the travellers who visited to Taunggyi went there. Because the sense can stop breathing.

A must place to visit this historical buddha place

One of the ancient place, should visit to there when reached to southern Shan state.

Ancient Pagoda can study History and can study native tribes

Ther are many ancient pagoda and nice place. You should be arrive.

Many pagodas with breathtaking view and also big trees around it. You can buy local products at nearby market.

Incredible. It took quite some time to make it there but it was worth the time and effort. It wasn’t overly crowded and you could spend a couple of hours wandering.

There is active restoration work going on which is good and bad. There is a bit of the magic lost with some of the restorations.

Strongly recommend making the trip to kakku

Amazing. A must if you are I taunggyi

Amazing place. It is located in South Shan State. There are lot of ancient pagoda , you should be read history of that place. you have to drive about 2 hours from Taunggyi. If you visit to Taunggyi, don't miss go to there.

When you get to Shan State, you will see the Mu Tu pagodas Visit and study harmony and respect ‌will see

Historic place at Myanmar.

Wonderful place I have ever been.