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Discover Northeastern of Thailand
(Northern Route)
(Recommended
itinerary)
Itineraries recommended are shown
the traveller most in the least,
unhurried amount of time. Such
itineraries can easily be
lengthened, or shortened, according
to personal preferences.
The major cultural sights of the
Northeast are the several ruined
Khmer temples. Four of the best of
these may be comfortably visited on
a three-day trip from Bangkok,
basing yourself at Nakhon Ratchasima.
Phimai and Phanom Wan may be visited
on one day; Phanom Rung and Muang
Tam on the next.
For a full appreciation of the
region, a week's circular tour is
recommended, travelling from Bangkok
to Nakhon Ratchasima, on through
Buriram and Surin to Ubon
Ratchathani, then following the
banks of the Mekong river from
Mukdahan to Nakhon Phanom and Nong
Khai.
From Nong Khai the route heads south
again to Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and
back to Nakhon Ratchasima. Travel
can he by public transport, though
it is perhaps best to have a Bangkok
travel agent tailor a tour by car or
minibus according to your time and
preferences.
When planning a NorthÂeast itinerary
it is advisable to check the
festival calendar. It may he
possible to arrange your trip to
coincide with one of these colourful
events so indicative of the region's
quintessential character.
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Day
1: Bangkok - Korat |
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Early morning 35-minute flight from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima (popularly known as Khorat),
or 260 kilometres by drive northeast of Bangkok.
Morning visit
the temples.
After lunch, journey south to visit Pak Thong Chai where villagers create Thai silk in authentic cottage industries. Overnight stay in Khorat. |
Day 2:
Khorat - Loei
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Morning visit Phimai's 11th-century Prasat hin, one of the loveliest examples of classical Khmer. The sanctuary has been partly restored to its original splendour. After lunch drive north to Loei, I-San's westernmost and northern most province. Visit the Phu Kra Dueng National Park, and the Phu Luang National Wildlife Reserve. Overnight stay in Loei. |
Day 3: Loei - Udon Thani
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Early morning, trip to Chiang Khan which lines on Mekong riverbank facing Laos. Then, proceed on to Nong Khai's riverside district seat of Si Chiang Mai for lunch. Nong Khai lines on the southern bank of the Mekong diagonally opposite the Laotian capital of Vientiane. Overnight stay in Udon Thani. |
Day 4: Nakhon Phanom
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Morning visit Ban Chiang village, site of some of the 20th Century's most exciting archaeological discoveries. Proceed to Sakon. Nakhon for lunch, and afterwards visit Wat Phra That Choeng Chum, and Pa Suthawat where a memorial chapel honours the revered I-San Buddhist saint, Luang Pu Mun (1871-1949). Continue on to Nakhon Phanom, check-in to hotel, and enjoy a traditional Phu Thai dinner and show.Overnight 'stay in Nakhon Phanom. |
Day 5: Phra That Phanom - Bangkok
Morning visit I-San's most revered
shrine, Phra That Phanom, the spire
of which dates from the 9th century.
After lunch, boarding the Thai
Airways flight to Bangkok; or of
making the late afternoon 40-minute
flight from Sakon Nakhon to Khon
Kaen, and transferring to an evening
flight for Bangkok. |
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Vehicle
hire for 5 days trip to I-San |
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5
- 7
days rental |
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Baht 4,500.00
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The rental rate is per vehicle, per
day inclusive of qualified English
speaking chauffeur, Driver's meals
and his own accommodation during the
overnight trip. Unlimited
gasoline usage, and mileages,
insurance, road tolls, and parking
fee throughout the whole rental
period.
Trip end at other destination than
Bangkok : Extra day rental fee
will be applied.
Important :
The above itinerary is the best
recommendation
for self exploring north of Thailand with driver who
is many
year in experienced in all areas.
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