Making The Most Of Trekking Holidays In Thailand
As an extremely popular tourist destination, Thailand is actually the most visited country in southeast Asia
. Thanks to its many highly attractive and interesting qualitiesfrom the inexpensive tour packages exploring the country, to its naturally beautiful beaches and landscape, to its irresistibly tasty cuisinemany people who plan a series of trekking holidays throughout Asia always include the country in their itinerary. But there, alas, is the rub: its tremendous popularity with tourists comes at a priceovercrowded streets and over-visited tourist resorts. But with a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can skip the crowds and enjoy some of the more pristine, less touristy natural treasures of the country.The Solemn Charms of Ko Si Chang
The small island of Ko Si Chang, in Chonburi Province, has a single small town. Because it is not yet developed into a full-blown tourist attraction, it is therefore one of the most inexpensive off-the-beaten-track destinations in Thailand. Using this as a jumping board for your planned trekking holidays can serve as a good start, with its abundance of natural attractions, such as pristine beaches (that are shallow enough for snorkelling) and limestone caves. You can also find the ruins of some ancient palaces, as well as a Chinese temple that affords its visitors sweeping views of the ocean. The island town, however, is modern enough to offer its visitors certain creature comforts.
A Mystical Exploration in Chachoengsao
Thailands countryside is always breathtaking, especially during the gentler months of February to April, when the weathers dry but comfortably cool. And speaking of the countryside, youll enjoy a visit to the town of Chachoengsao. As it is not located in an area serviced by any major road or rail networks, many foreign touristsespecially those who are enjoying their trekking holidaysdo not include it in their itinerary. But that is its major draw: with less hustle and bustle, youll be able to fully appreciate the solemn nature of Chachoengsao, especially given the fact that it is home to one of Thailands most sacred Buddha images, the Phra Phuttha Sothon.
Walk Over the River Kwai
The iconic Hollywood film, The Bridge Over The River Kwai has forever made Kanchanaburi famous (or infamous, depending on which side of the political fence youre on). But although well-known, Kanchanaburi can still offer the world-weary tourist much excitement, as its natural bounties have been carefully preserved. Even now, you can still enjoy a ride downstream on a bamboo raft, or a ride on a tame elephant in relative peace. Depending on your tour leader, you can choose what youd like to try out. In fact, trekking holidays that exclude this destination would feel sorely incomplete, as you might not be able to brag to folks back home that youve actually walked over the River Kwai, just like in the movie.
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