Mount Popa is a volcano 1518 metres (4981 feet) above sea level, and located in central Burma about 50 km southeast of Bagan in the Pegu Range.

• Via your hotel, it's easy to hire a private car with airconditioner to Mount Popa, make sure you negotiate the price with them in advance.
• Beware the monkeys! These locals may look curious and friendly from a distance, but given half a chance they will steal anything they can get their hands on: food, purse or camera!
• On a clear day you can witness views stretching vast distances; as far as Bagan and the Irrawaddy River, and sometimes beyond.
• On your way up, you will also find the best views of the Popa Taungkalat Monastery, as well as an impressive array of flora and fauna, including many different species of birds and butterflies in a striking array of colours and sizes.
• Make sure to pack plenty of drinks and snacks, however: apart from the luxurious Popa Mountain Resort (which can be found near the beginning of the climb) there is no food or drink available at any point on the ascent, and temperature and humidity levels can get very high.
• You can start your journey from a number of different places, but the main reference point is the Popa Mountain Resort turning off point approximately 1.5km from Popa Taungkalat on the Popa Taungkalat to Kyauk Padaung road (the turning off point is clearly signposted in English).