Islamic/Sufism Cultural Immersion Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
We conduct our tours in partnership with the local indigenous communities, and help sustain their traditional cultures and lifestyles. As opposed to the usual sight-seeing tours, each tour focuses on only one specific ethnicity and provides a more in-depth introduction, as well as personal interactions with community members and their daily lives. Our amenities are also higher-quality and more extensive than offered by other tours, and our licensed tour guides, averaging 20+ years experience, more qualified.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for children under 10.
What To Expect
Tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar
Burma has a long history of Islamic migration, originally brought by traders from the Indian subcontinent and farther Middle East. Little-known to the outside world, the last of the Indian Mughal emperors, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who was also a widely revered Sufi mystic saint, died in 1862 and was entombed in Yangon following his exile there by the British. The tour includes visits to a number of downtown historic mosques, followed by a visit to Dargah Bahadur Shah Zafar, the emperor’s mausoleum. Included will be an in-depth exploration of the critical role played by the mystical and intensely spiritual Myanmar Sufi tradition in the practice of the wider Islam religion throughout the Muslim world, as well as lunch on premises with personal interactions with community members.
Yangon Region
Tour includes an introduction to the history, architecture, culture and religious beliefs of several mosques in the Yangon area, as well as lunch.
Options
Yangon Islamic/Sufism Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Authentic Dargah outdoor restaurant sharing meal with local mosque community.
Cultural Indigenous Community Immersion
Community Donations On Your Behalf
All Fees and Taxes
Veteran Licensed Tour Guides
Complimentary Longyi - (Sarong worn by men and women) to wear on tour and take home as a memento.
Intimate Small Group Tours – Limited to 10 guests
Premium Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Premium Branded Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juice
Complimentary Catalogue & Museum-Quality Curation
Personal expenses, purchases.
Gratuities/Tips
Travel Insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating Sufi Culture
yangonboy,Feb 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly educational tour of Yangon’s historical mosques, Muslim Street community, and the highlight was the mausoleum of a India’s last emperor. Comprehensive catalogue and authentic meal shared with local Islamic community at the mausoleum. A great day trip.
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Operated by Myanmar Indigenous Tours