Welcome to Burma (Myanmar), a magical land of golden pagodas, stupas, hill stations, tribal villages, rivers, mountain ranges and stunning beaches. Mandalay, the Irrawaddy River, the temples of Bagan, Rangoon - all conjure up images of a bygone era steeped in colonialism, immortalised in the works of Kipling and Orwell.

After 50 years of isolation, government reforms have made strides towards democracy. Aung San Suu Kyi has said that as long as done responsibly, tourism can be a positive stance for change. Panoramic Journeys is working to make a small but significant difference to rural communities that we visit on our journeys. Every aspect of your visit will be taken care of with a great attention to detail.

• Capital - Yangon

• Currency - Kyat

• Population - 56m