By Benjamin
I am planning my holiday balloon ride over an ancient city of Bagan in my own country, Myanmar. I had visited there last 15 years ago but many changes are taking place dramatically so I think that this is a trip of a lifetime, memorable, exciting, the high and thrill moment, I can’t wait to see that. And being the most breathtaking experience for me and what I have always wanted to do for many years. I do heard and seen hot air balloons in magazines, movies, news and newspapers but most of them are in abroad, but I can ride hot air balloon in central Myanmar nowadays.
Firstly, I need to describe about the demographic of the location. The balloon ride will take place in magnificent an ancient Kingdom City of Bagan, an also known as the city of four million pagodas, stupas and temples, the birth place of Theravada Buddhism is located on the eastern bank of Majestic Irrawaddy River. It is only a forty two square kilo meters land in central Myanmar. In former days, the pilgrims are allowed to climb on the top vestibules or terrace from where view the mystical panorama of environ, but the time were over. But we do have another way of watching or exploring with bird-eyed view to thousands of pagodas and temples which is supported by hot air balloon. There are many historic, cultural and heritage places in Bagan. It’s also famous with locals and foreigners. Balloon flights take off daily from October through to the end of March only on weekdays.
Secondly, I might need to prepare for inside out of the ride, Apart from my own research, I do know that I might need proper knowledge of piloting, the inflation of the balloon, lift off and landing of balloon, photographing and entertainment onboard. Some flights are providing champagne but our Myanmar’s feels bad because we are travelling over the religious sites. Expected travelling time is an average of 45 minutes of flight duration is expected, however the entire experience will last about 2 and half hours. The entire experience would be around 3 hours from start to finish, including hands-on launch, an hour-long flight, refreshments and transport. Some special flights are last longer from dawn to sunset and costly.
Thirdly, I must have enough budgets for the ride, must learned rules and regulation of flight before step in , hot air balloon ride is quite cheap in Myanmar compare to the other countries. It would cost it nearly US$ 280 per person and a typical flight will include 4-8 people. Children must be over 6 years old and 140 centimeters tall to be allowed to fly. Women who are pregnant are not permitted to take balloon rides. This hot air balloons are insured for two million dollars, third party, and passenger liability. However, if you are interested in a private, romantic flight, they offer couples-only flights as well on site. I also notice that need to dress comfortably depending upon the day's weather conditions. Because a hot air balloon would travels at the same speed as the air around it, we might experience much warmer inside. I found out that the pilots and technicians are qualified and registered in the UK, balloons are built to the highest standards of the British aerospace industry.
At last, I can’t wait to fly on the balloon to imagine floating over thousand years old pagodas and the mighty Irrawaddy River, as the sun sinks slowly behind distant mountains. I do smells of how tasty local cuisines and delights are waiting for me to explore. Bagan has inspired many visitors to Myanmar for centuries. One of the most remarkable sights in South East Asia, ancient temples landscape as far as the eye can see. This is a unique opportunity to see our beloved ancient Kingdom of my country, as it has never been seen before.
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