PHA AN The small capital of Kayin State is only recently accessible for tourists - either by boat from Mawlamyine or by car from Kyaiktiyo - and still unknown to many travellers, but very well known among Buddhist pilgrims who have to be strictly on vegetarain food while travelling to this area. Their destination is the revered monk Thar Manya, who lives on top of of the Tharmanya Hill. From far away the   Kyaukkalab en Pha Un  Mt Zwegabin en Pha Ann  ZWEKABIN MOUNTAIN stands out 800 meters above the lowlands and is a milestone for the Kayin people living in these lush plains. A climb of hundreds of uneven steps to the monastery on the peak will reward you with an outstanding view.

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