Ngapali Beach(Burmese: ငပလီ) Beach to the west Myanmar in the Rakhine State near the city Thandwe.
getting there
flight
This is the easiest way to get there. 3 km north of the beach is the airport of Thandwe. Air Mandalay and Air Bagan fly from Yangon from there (partly via Sittwe).
By train
There is a rail network throughout Rakhine State Not.
By bus
The bus journeys take a long time and are quite arduous due to the road conditions.
- Yangon - Thandwe: 18-20 hours - departure 3:00 am - 12,000 - 16,000 kyat
- Pathein - Ngathaingchaung - Gwa - Thandwe: total 21-23 hours - 10,000 - 12,000 kyat
- Pyay - Thandwe: 8-12 hours - 8,000-10,000 kyat
In the street
It is possible to come by car, it takes a long time and is difficult due to the road conditions.
By boat
There is a boat connection between Ngapali and Mrauk U. The ride costs $ 80 US (including food). The boat runs Wednesday and Saturday (7 hours). The Bayview Beach Hotel deals with the tickets.
mobility
In the area of the beach you can get around by taxi or bike.
activities
- Some hotels and restaurants offer snorkeling trips.
- You can also explore the area on your own by bike. A trip to the southern one, for example, is ideal for this purpose Andrew Bay at. There you can also have one of the fishermen take you for a trip across the bay (approx. 5,000 kyat).
shop
Ngapali Beach does not offer any shopping opportunities.
kitchen
Along the street parallel to the beach there are some good private restaurants with very good cuisine. In addition, of course, all hotels offer good food.
nightlife
There is no place to go out in this tranquil place. In the meantime, however, there are some beach bars such as the "Green Ambrella". They offer food and cocktails right on the sand.
accommodation
Cheap
to $ 20
- Baptist Christian Guest House (Towards the airport). Fan, shared bathroom; simple rooms in bungalows.Price: $ 6 US per person.
medium
$ 20-100
- Lin Thar Oo Lodge. Tel.: 95 (0)1-226605 (in Yangon). simple bungalows that stretch along the beach, very friendly, restaurant, bike rental, laundry service, free airport transfer. The rooms with fan are now a bit shabby.Price: $ 15-30 US (single); 25-40 $ US (double room).
- Silver Beach Hotel. AC, you, toilet, with breakfast; well-kept bungalows.Price: $ 35-45 (double).
Upscale
from $ 100
- Sandoway Resort. Tel.: 95 (0)1-294612 (Reservation in Yangon), Fax: 95 (0)1-201115. Dream plant in tropical garden; AC, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator; Bungalow complex; Closed from May to mid-October.Price: $ 130-170 plus 20% (mid-December-mid-January plus $ 60).
- Bayview Beach Resort. Tel.: (0)1-514471 (Reservation in Yangon), Fax: (0)1-526292, Email: [email protected]. Tasteful bungalow complex; AC, shower, toilet, TV, refrigerator; Pool, beauty center; Breakfast buffet (German baked goods); organizes excursions (there is even bratwurst with sauerkraut).Price: $ 130-400 US.
trips
- Andrew Bay. On foot or by bike you can take a nice excursion to Andrew Bay to the south. Countless fishing boats are moored here. You can watch the fishermen handling the goods over a leisurely tea or drink. By asking around you can also find a boat that drives you across the bay. This is a nice little tour. On the other hand, you can take a walk to a nearby village.
