Thailand

FOOD, CULTURE AND THE WILD!

Gear up for everything from Buddhist monks, tattoo artists, white sand beaches, 11th century architecture, sprawling malls, palaces, strip bars and when you least expect it, enchanting rainforests and crystal lakes!

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Cooking Classes
Chiang Mai
Come, imbibe the fine art of creating and crafting Thai delicacies.
Thai cuisine is all about that delicate balance between flavours, aromas, colours and textures. Come, imbibe the fine art of creating and crafting Thai delicacies, by enrolling yourself in a one-of-its-kind cookery class in Chiang Mai.
A lot of Thai , is a place that does live up to its name. The sprightly lady who runs it along with her husband, actually showed even Gordon Ramsay a thing or two about Thai Cuisine.
Begin your culinary sojourn with the very basics. Pick a shopping basket, and head to the market place, teeming with rice, noodles, different types of chillies, coconut cream, bamboo, aubergines, lemon grass, cashew kernels, turnips, mushrooms, dried fruits, squid… the lip smacking list is truly endless.
Load up on your ingredients, and plunge head first with the experts in preparing a six course Thai meal. Sensory overload in every way guaranteed!

Must Dos

The usual circuit - The Grand Palace, Imperial Jade Buddha Temple, Wat Arun and Wat Pho in Bangkok.
Ride on a boat and experience the klongs (canals) for a glimpse of old world Bangkok.
On a full moon day, hit the shores of Haad Rin, for an everlasting party.
Visit the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.
Explore the less frequented north where Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai captivate travellers.
Nothing beats a private villa at Krabi, Phuket or Pattaya.
Get a Thai massage!

Just two hpis from Bangkok, the Khao Yai National Park is a world apart. 5 rivers run through this vast reserve which has grasslands alternating with forests. A trip here could involve tracking wild elephants, zip lining or simply posing in front of a jungle temple. The highlight - bat filled caves which come alive at sunset.

Seven cascading pools that fall into the Mae Nam Khwae Yai River, set in the jungle, ringed by trees... the fairy tale environs of the Erwan National Park are a must-see item. Hike up 2 km and you can have the pleasure of a dip in the topmost pool.

The real deal, this park has dense jungle, abundant wildlife and magnificent karst formations. See the giant parasitic Rafflesia flower, Hornbill, Gibbon and Tigers. Hikes, raft, canoe & kayak trips, and elephant safaris are possible.

Forget the party islands for a while and immerse yourself in the azure settings of Pha Ngan Bay. The 40 islands in the area have dramatic vertical cliffs, caves and hidden lagoons. It is home to the largest mangrove forest in Thailand.

The lesser known neighbour of Chiang Mai, this town has its whimsical side. Visit the alabaster White Temple, its pristine surroundings sporting weird masks on trees and alien like sculptures on its lawns! The Black House emanating Thai gothic is dedicated to all that’s dark & eerie. Add a neon lit clock tower and outstanding Lanna food to get the whole idea.

A vegetarian, Yoga Paradise tucked away in the hills of North Thailand, explore this laidback town on two wheels. Art galleries, quaint restaurants and a cross section of expats, Thai hill tribes and locals, make Pai different and lovely. An evening walk on the “walking street” of Thanon Chaisongkram should round off your day nicely.

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