Day trip to Dalah and Twante
Looking through Lonely Planet guidebook, I came across about the villages the Delta Region, Dalah and Twante. This is the area affected by Cyclone Nargis in 2008.
I tried to find more info on travelling there, but seems like there are only 3 travel blogs write up on it. The info is the same as in LP. Ferry ride to Dalah and then you can pay for local to give you ride on a bike to Twante. But not much other info like name of villages there, how to navigate there, how long will it take to travel around both areas etc. But I’m still keen for an adventure there.
The market area near the ferry terminal
Dalah is just 10min ferry ride away from Yangon but it’s a world apart.
Right after breakfast, I headed over to the ferry terminal, which is near Strandt Hotel in the morning.
The ticket can be bought at the terminal and departs every 20min. It is $4 USD, including return trip.
Walking around the area first before boarding the ferry.
As I was walking around waiting for departure, a local approached me. Usually I avoid small talk, especially those who seem to only approach tourists. But I kinda let my guard down this time cuz she asked if I was Muslim and gave salaam to me. She said that she could bring me around and since I was not too sure how I’ll explore Dalah and Twante later on. As I was still not sure what it will be like after I arrive on Dalah later on, I eventually I agreed for her bring me around.
About to board the ferry
Just as we were about to board the ferry, Sharifah bumped into her friend, Rahman. So called a coincident, but later in the day I suspected that it was all part of the scam plan.
Looking sweet and innocent, but little did I know they had already targeted me as their scam victim (more on that later).
Departing from Yangon
On board the ferry, it is a very unique local experience with hawkers calling out selling their products. But still a comfortable ride.
Arrived at Dalah.
Upon arriving in Dalah, Sharifah and Rahman made arrangement for motorbikes to bring us around. Plan of the day was fishing village, rice plantation, lunch at Rahman’s place, ride to Twante, pagoda and pottery village. I can’t recall how much was the agree price though, but we definitely agreed for certain hourly rate for day trip to Dalah and Twante.
Sharifah and Rahman were pillion riders of another motorbikes cuz they said they wanted to follow me around (or so I thought… because later on I realised, this is all part of the scam (again)).
First up was the fishing village…
Hello! 