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Trekking - Camping - Hiking in Thailand
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 Informative Article Summary by Anny Redperz
Trekking in Thailand
Is a site with Tips and trips about trekking, hiking trails, backpacking and camping. Trekking or hiking can bring you to the most beautiful beaches, isles, jungle forests, waterfalls, hills, caves, and mountains in Thailand and can be done by anyone of any age throughout the whole year. If you like an active holiday then trekking is a good start, as it is a good base for rock-climbing, mountaineering, camping, paragliding and other outdoor activities. Treks can vary between light single day trips to challenging adventures of a few days. So prepare for your trek and find out about climate, altitude, weather forecast, and other things what might be essential for your hike. Find out if the hike match your physical strength, for some treks you might need rock-climbing, mountaineering and navigation skills.
If you are looking for real adventure, the mountainous region of northern Thailand covered with dense forests is just the right place for you to spend your forthcoming vacation. The hot springs, vibrant waterfalls and the heavenly scenery add to the beauty of the jungles. The simple hill tribes in these jungles would surprise you with their warm hospitality.
Features of Jungle Trekking in northern Thailand:
- The trekking takes two days and you have ride from Chiang Mai for two hours.
- A group of four to ten people is arranged and will be assisted by trained guides who can speak both English and the tribal languages.
- The trekking programs also include Bamboo river rafting and elephant rides.
- Children under the age of six are usually not allowed to participate in these trekking activities.
- Enjoy your nights in tribal villages and enjoy their hospitability while you stay in the bamboo huts.
- Names of some tours that take you for jungle trekking in northern Thailand:
North of Chiang Mai: apart from overnight trekking, it also includes hot spa bathing, elephant riding and also rafting.
Doi Inthanon: this offers you with 2 days and 2 nights trek on the highest mountain of Thailand along with elephant riding and bamboo river rafting.
Camping in Thailand
Where to camp during your trek or hike in thailand. Camping in Thailand is allowed, and most of campgrounds can be found in Thailand's national parks. Camping duringmping in thailand your trek or hike is far out the cheapest accommodation which can be found in Thailand, However it's not as most comfortable as staying in a resort or hotel but camping is easy and brings you closer to nature in some cases it's unavoidable if you want to trek multi day hiking trails. Normally a small fee of 30 Baht per night is asked before you pitch your tent but for this small amount of money accommodation for washing your dishes, toilet, and shower is offered. Many Thai campgrounds offer you the possibility to rent a tent and or blankets to overnight.
What to bring for a Trek, Climb or Hike?
what to bring when you go trekking or in thailand depends on where you go trekking, when you go trekking and how long you go trekking. As well as on do you want to climb, camp or or stay in an eco-lodge.
Thailand has basically three seasons, Cold (dec-feb), rainy (june-sept) and warm (april-may). All three seasons require some difference in packing.
In our gear/equipment section we will provide you many
Tips on backpacks, camping, tents, cooking, walking,navigation and orientation with compass, map and or GPS, and other useful information to help you prepare for a trek or hike.
Elephant Trekking in Thailand
Elephants have always been an important part of Thai culture and the Thai way of life. They are a traditional symbol of Royal power and an essential feature of Buddhist art and architecture. They are a spiritual mentor for people from all walks of life.
In the early part of this century, elephants roamed freely and in mass throughout Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Prior to the 18th century they were the main vehicle of war in Southeast Asia. A Thai king of the late 17th century had 20,000 war elephants trained for battle.
Elephant Trekking in Thailand is a growing industry as more and more logging elephants are becoming redundant in the northern logging camps. For the past 8 years mahouts and their elephants have been drifting south to start a new life in the tourist destinations by providing trekking tours through the jungle foliage.
The Elephant's living conditions are far better than they ever had in the logging camps that they slaved away in up in the north of Thailand. If you want to help Thai elephants to survive, take a ride on one of the majestic beasts.
Elephants had long been inextricably connected to Thai people in different ways; a traditional symbol of monarchy, an essential part of Buddhist art and architecture and a trusted vehicle in a full-scaled battle. However, elephants have another role that is commonly known among Thai people. An entertainer! As the matter of fact, they are quite an entertainer and love to be the center of attention.
There are several elephant camps in Thailand where tourists can see elephant shows. The shows include demonstrations of strength and versatility of the elephant from pulling logs and a tug of war to dancing and drawing. Those who get itchy and cannot sit still can volunteer to be among one of the objects to be picked up by elephant using its trunk.
A more adventurous attempt would be to go for a ride. Visitors can enjoy elephant rides on various trekking expenditures - sitting on a wooden seat fastened on back of a 3-metre high elephant might require some physical and emotional readiness. Or imagine riding on the roof of a huge bus with each of its tires takes turn to flop down and inflate back, flop and inflate, back and forth like that along a bumpy terrain. So the rider is sure to enjoy the journey that is full of lefts, rights, ups and downs
If the activities mentioned above have not satisfied the elephant enthusiasts, a more hands on program should be considered. At some conservation parks, visitors can immerse themselves in the culturally enriched trip by learning about the lifestyle of both elephants and the mahouts - the course involves training how to care for these lovable creatures including feeding and bathing.
Elephants are used for playing polo. Elephant Polo was first played by Mogul Indian Kings but was reinvented in 1982 by two passionate polo players, Jim Edwards (an Englishman) and James Mann-Clark (a Scotsman) in a bar in Switzerland when both wanted to try out a more interesting and adventurous Polo game.
The first Elephant Polo Tournament was first held in Thailand in 2001 at Hua Hin. It now takes place every year in September. A two-10-minute-chukker game will consist of two teams of three elephants, each of which carries a polo player and a mahout. The mahouts are to direct elephants while the players play with a regular polo ball and a specially made elongated stick, which is something between 78 to 110 inches long, depending on the height of the elephant.
This should be very impressive to see not only a great teamwork in man's part, but also notable talents the elephants demonstrate in such dynamic game. During the days, there will also be the Elephant Orchestra and Elephant Painting. Part of the funds raised from the event will be donated to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, Northern Thailand. So instead of offering a few dollars to a mahout you see in the city, which ultimately does no good to the poor elephant itself, go witness the great events where elephants have their day for earning admiration and respect they truly deserve. Most importantly, your fee would mean sustainable support to their plight rather a mere superficial sympathy.
An Elephant Centre in Lampang is offering an opportunity to eco-tourists to stay with real-life mahouts. The programme lasts three days and two nights. The provided activities are fun-filled and environment-friendly. The participants will have a chance to gain first-hand experience on nature, wildlife and, of course, elephants.
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