Sun-bleached
shores, virgin jungle, ancient kingdoms, adventure travel, trekking, elephants,
motor bike tours - the Thai experience is yours for the asking!
Mile upon mile of
sun-bleached shores and islands where you can snorkel, dive or simply
swim. Cruise around the islands on a
Chinese Junk or take a day trip on a local boat to explore the coral reefs of
the Koh Chang Marine National Park.
If you are interested
in archaeological sites, travel to the north east of Thailand, to Isaan – the
“REAL” Thailand, where you will find the finest surviving examples of Khmer
temples to be seen outside of Cambodia.
The central area offers Sukhothai and Ayutthaya where you can visit the
ruins of the country’s ancient cities.
Most people have heard
of Bangkok. It is a city that never
sleeps. Visit the Floating Market on the river Chaophraya or the Weekend Market
on the outskirts of Bangkok. Use the Sky Train to get about or, if it is a
short journey use a taxi (look for Taxi Meter) or tuk-tuk (agree the price
first!) or if you want something a bit different try the River Bus. Whatever you do the Grand Palace, home in a
bygone age to the kings of Siam, is not to be missed. Go prepared to spend time. Do not be rushed and don’t forget your
camera.
When you have had your
fill of the bustle of Bangkok, travel north to the second city of Chiang Mai
that is surrounded by mountains and forests.
Go by train to enjoy the scenery en route. When you have exhausted the sights of Chiang
Mai (one temple for every 500 residents!) travel further north to Chiang Rai
positioned within the Golden Triangle.
Many of the people in this area belong to the hill tribes. Visit them in their villages and purchase
their handicrafts. Take an exciting trip
in a long tailed boat up river to meet the Hmong hill tribe.
Near the Burmese border
in the northwest, hill tribes make a subsistence living from the forest and
farming the on the slopes of the mountains.
From Mae Hong Son, the biggest town, it is possible to go trekking in
the jungle – on foot or by elephant.
Visit this area before it is spoiled by over development.
Thailand has many
wonderful places to visit and you can combine a beach holiday in Phuket or Hua
Hin or a holiday in Northern Thailand with a few days at a Cookery Course in
Chiang Mai to learn the basics of Thai cuisine and how to cook Thai food at
home. All the dishes prepared and cooked in the morning will be eaten for lunch
and the dishes cooked in the afternoon will be served as a snack and dessert.
Why not explore
Northern Thailand on a motor bike?
Discover the villages and country that the normal tourist cannot.
We make arrangements
for: India, Pakistan, Tibet, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
Laos, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Philippines.
Ask us for details and
a quotation at info@complete-india-asia.com
