Mount Popa
Mount Popa is situated in the Mandalay Division which is in the central part of Myanmar. Practically all the pligrims as well as tourists who come to Bagan go and visit Mount Popa without fail. Mount Popa is an enchanting extinct volcano, 50 km SE of Bagan, Standing out as a green-clad land mark in dry zone and also known as Oasis in the central part of the country. There are nearly 200 springs at this mountain from which water constantly comes out. Canals are dug to supply water to Popa Town and kyauk Padaung township. Having a high lava content, the soil is fertile. Therefore plants and trees such as banana jackfruit, papaya, coffee, plums, grapes and vegetables are grown on the slops and at the foot of Mt. Popa. Flowers such as Tharaphi, Ingyin, Padauk, Thityar, Sagawar and Gangaw and Medical plants and herbs grow wild on the mountain. This mountain is full of flowers birds and wild animals as the climate is cool. There is also wild life sanctuary established there Nature of Nats (or) the sprits shrines in Popa Taungkalatt can be seen for experiences.
