Popa Hill, Volcano in Myanmar
Mount Popa is a volcano 1518 meters above sea level, located in central Burma (Myanmar).
It's known as the home of the 'Nats', the Burmese ancient animist spirits.
The Popa Taungkalat shrine is the favored home of 37 Mahagiri Nats or aminist spirit entities, statues of which can be found at its base.
To reach the top, you have to remove your shoes and socks and climb the 777 steps to the summit.
Surrounded by lush greenery, Mount Popa is an oasis in the desert-like region of Bagan.
Location: Mandalay Region
Elevation above the sea: 1,518 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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