Alaungdaw Kathapa Pagoda

The Alaungdaw Kathapa Pagoda rises within a national park of the same name, surrounded by mixed deciduous forests and mountainous terrain at 1,335 meters elevation.

The religious structure contains the preserved remains of Mahākāśyapa, a primary disciple of Gautama Buddha, making it a destination for Buddhist practitioners through centuries.

During annual festivals in February and March, thousands of devotees participate in religious ceremonies, traditional music performances, and communal activities at the pagoda.

The pagoda receives between 50 to 100 daily visitors in February, while attendance increases to 8,000 people during the full moon celebrations in March.

The religious monument stands within a protected area that houses 165 tree species, Asian elephants, and numerous rare wildlife documented through camera trap surveys.

GPS coordinates: 22.38333,94.41667

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:30