Hostel · Inle Lake
BaobaBed Hostel Nyaungshwe
9.0
396 reviewsClean, modern, part of the Myanmar chain; Inle Lake location.
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Inle Lake
Southeast Asia · Myanmar
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- A day
- ~US$35
- Best
- Oct–Feb
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Off the beaten track
Why Inle Lake
- The leg-rowing fishermen of Inle are an iconic Southeast Asian image
- Floating gardens, stilt villages, and monasteries create a unique waterworld
- Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake (2-3 days) is one of Myanmar's best hikes
A vast freshwater lake in the Shan Hills of eastern Myanmar, Inle Lake is famous for its leg-rowing Intha fishermen, floating gardens, stilt-house villages, and serene beauty. The gateway town of Nyaungshwe sits at the lake's northern end and serves as the backpacker base. A boat day trip on the lake, gliding past floating tomato farms and visiting weaving workshops, is one of Myanmar's quintessential experiences.
Where to stay in Inle Lake
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- BHBaobaBed Hostel Nyaungshwe
9.0 · Clean, modern, part of the Myanmar chain; Inle Lake location
- IHInle Hostel
8.7 · Budget-friendly, clean dorms, central Nyaungshwe location
- RIRemember Inn
8.4 · Popular guesthouse, free breakfast, bicycle rental, helpful staff
- OBOstello Bello Nyaungshwe
8.1 · Social atmosphere, rooftop with lake views, organized boat trips
Hostel · Inle Lake
Inle Hostel
8.7
100 reviewsBudget-friendly, clean dorms, central Nyaungshwe location.
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Inle Lake
Remember Inn
8.4
474 reviewsPopular guesthouse, free breakfast, bicycle rental, helpful staff.
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- Breakfast
Hostel · Inle Lake
Ostello Bello Nyaungshwe
8.1
424 reviewsSocial atmosphere, rooftop with lake views, organized boat trips.
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Inle Lake
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Food · Inle Lake
Explore the five-day rotating market
Explore the five-day rotating market (check schedule; different lakeside villages host it on different days)
Tours · Inle Lake
Rent a bicycle and ride through the villages and rice paddies around Nyaungshwe
Water · Inle Lake
Take a full-day boat trip on Inle Lake
floating gardens, leg-rowing fishermen, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, weaving and silversmith workshops ($15-20 shared, $10 zone entry fee)
- Price
- US$15–20
Nature · Inle Lake
Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake
Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake (2-3 days, $30-40/person guided, through Shan and Pa-O villages)
- Price
- US$30–40
Tours · Inle Lake
Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery on the lake
Visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (the "Jumping Cat Monastery") on the lake
Tours · Inle Lake
Watch sunset from Red Mountain Estate Vineyard & Winery
Watch sunset from Red Mountain Estate Vineyard & Winery (wine tasting $3-5, 20 min by bike from Nyaungshwe)
- Price
- US$3–5
Getting to Inle Lake
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