Katha to Mandalay by boat- Anyone know the schedules?

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I'm hoping to do a short boat trip from Katha to Mandalay but am wondering what day/time a week the IWT ferries leave. Lonely Planet says Mon, Wed, Fri at 5pm but I'm wondering if that indeed is correct. Anyone know?

Am I also correct in my assumption that this boat ride should take approximately 2 days/nights? I'll be there in November so it seems the water will still be on the high side.

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In this season, Ayerwaddy river level is low between Katha and Mandalay. So river cruise can't sail on that section.

If you want to go Bagan to Mandalay. Up and down river cruises( Boats ) sail this two cities avaliable for you .

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Hi Hamilton,

This one run boats Katha to Mandalay. You can ask them.

Here the address,

Ayravata Cruises Company

25( GF ), 38 street, Kyauktata Tsp;

Tel : + 95-1-380877

Fax : + 95-1-382734

E-mail : info@ayravatacruises.com

Website : www..paukan.com

www..ayravatacruises.com

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Ayravata Cruises

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25, GF, 38 street, Kyauktata Tsp; Yangon.

Tel: + 95-1-380877

Fax: + 95-1-382734

E-mail : info@ayravatacruises.com

Website : www.paukan.com

www.ayravatacruises.com

Hamilton, New Jersey
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Oh darn! I read that the water is highest during the rainy season and through the autumn. I'm looking for a more local experience (and a much cheaper one) than a fancy tourist boat. Thank you though for your replies.

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I also think there would be adequate water that time of year...(as per your post on LP) I went in a January when the river is about it's lowest, and the ferry still went...altough a day or 2 longer due to sandbanks...

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I knew Shwe Keinnery cruise can't run on shallows. So you can try the address I give you for Ayravata Cruises. This company have boats run from Katha to Mandalay, also you can see in their website.

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