TaukkyanAbout Taukkyan
Taukkyan refers to the Taukkyan War Cemetery near Yangon, Myanmar, a Commonwealth cemetery for Allied forces who died in the Burma campaign of World War II. It is an organised military cemetery and a place of remembrance for families and visitors.
The site comprises formal rows of headstones, a memorial to the missing and landscaped grounds maintained to Commonwealth War Graves standards. Visitors typically come to pay respects and to consult records of the fallen.
The cemetery was established after the Second World War to consolidate and formally commemorate graves from across the Burma theater; it has been maintained since by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The layout and memorial inscriptions follow CWGC conventions.
Taukkyan War Cemetery is situated north of Yangon and is commonly reached by road from the city; it lies within the Yangon region and is accessible as a day visit from Yangon.
- Commonwealth War Graves site: Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the cemetery commemorates Allied servicemembers who died in the Burma campaign during World War II.
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Best Time to Visit Taukkyan
The best time to visit Taukkyan (near Yangon) is the cool, dry season (November-February) for comfortable weather and clearer conditions.
Weather & Climate near Taukkyan
Taukkyan's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 37°C. Heavy rainfall (2617 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 17° - 32° | 24° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 0.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.1h |
| February | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 46% | 1.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.5h |
| March | Excellent | 20° - 36° | 29° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 47% | 1.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 24° - 37° | 32° | 30 mm | some cloud | 50% | 1.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 34° | 33° | 285 mm | overcast | 67% | 1.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| June | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 535 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.0h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 551 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 579 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| September | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 365 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 0.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.6h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 32° | 27° | 55 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 16 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 1.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.0h |
How to Get to Taukkyan
Taukkyan (Taukkyan War Cemetery area) lies north of Yangon along the Yangon-Mandalay road. From Yangon travel by car or taxi on the National Highway 1/Mandalay Road toward the north - the site is reached by a drive of roughly 20-30 km from central Yangon. Some intercity buses toward Mandalay/upper Myanmar pass the area; request to be let off near Taukkyan and take a short walk or taxi to the cemetery.
Tips for Visiting Taukkyan
- Plan a morning visit to Taukkyan War Cemetery to avoid Yangon traffic and to experience the site in a quieter, more reflective atmosphere when maintenance staff are usually present.
- Travel by private car or taxi from Yangon (the cemetery lies north of the city along the Yangon-Mandalay corridor) - public transport options are limited and a direct car is the most reliable way to reach the grounds.
- Be respectful and allow time to use the cemetery's register or contact point if you are researching names; the Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintains records and staff can assist visitors looking for specific graves.