Major city · Myanmar
Taungoo
Spend one night in Taungoo as a rest stop between Yangon and Mandalay; a single day is enough to see the main sights.
Taungoo is a mid‑way town on the Yangon–Mandalay route, 275 km from Yangon (3–4 hr by road). It offers a colonial hill station, a mountain shrine and nearby elephant camp, making it suitable for a brief overnight stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cooler, dry)
- avoid May–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Airports
- RGN · MDL
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Taungoo191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Taungoo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyTaungoo is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on rough train rides, checkpoint checks at Thandaung Gyi, and book reputable tours.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 999 fire · 199 ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRGN Yangon International Airport (About 275 km (171 mi) south; 3–4 hr by road or train to Taungoo).RGN Yangon International Airport (About 171 mi (275 km) south; 3–4 hr by road or train to Taungoo).
- Getting aroundTaungoo sits on the main railway (halfway to Mandalay) and the new highway (3–4 hr from Yangon).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RGN Yangon International Airport (About 275 km (171 mi) south; 3–4 hr by road or train to Taungoo) · MDL Mandalay International Airport (About 300 km (186 mi) north; 4–5 hr by road or train to Taungoo)RGN Yangon International Airport (About 171 mi (275 km) south; 3–4 hr by road or train to Taungoo) · MDL Mandalay International Airport (About 186 mi (300 km) north; 4–5 hr by road or train to Taungoo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taungoo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taungoo sits on the main railway (halfway to Mandalay) and the new highway (3–4 hr from Yangon). Buses and hired cars are common for day trips; motorcycle taxis are available in town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thandaung Gyi hill station
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Truck from central square or hire a B&B driver; 30,000 kyat for comfortable ride
Tea plantation at top; B&Bs 8,000–30,000 kyat.
Pho Kyar elephant camp
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Hire a car or motorbike; about 2 h each way
Nature and elephant interactions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Amazing Kaytu
US$43–55 per night
Myanmar Beauty Hotel 2
US$30–55 per night; rooms with A/C and rice‑field views
Myanmar Beauty Guest House I
US$10 per night; basic but licensed for foreigners
Golden Guest Inn
US$15 per night; near Pauk Hla Gyi street
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 45,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Train ride can be rough in places; bring snacks.
- Thandaung Gyi access may require a checkpoint check; bring copies of passport.
- Elephant camp visits should be booked in advance; verify animal‑welfare standards.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 999
- Ambulance
- 199
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Taungoo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry) · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain)
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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