The North of Thailand presents a plethora of travel possibilities. For those loving the cool air and mountain scenery ought to definitely pack their backs, trekking gear, adventure spirit and travel sense and make for a journey up there. 1 aspect about the north’s appeal is its men and women, some of whom have lived lives that have remained unchanged throughout the centuries and unaffected by today’s modernization. Perfectly blending soft adventure with cultural discovery this northern tour will surely expose you to some fascinating aspects of hill tribe living.

Let’s get to know our hosts, the Karen men and women for a small bit just before embarking on this tour. Most of them live in Myanmar, in reality, they make up about 7 percent of the country’s population. Some 400,000 are in Thailand, mostly about the border areas. They are really recognizable with their distinctive clothing of bright colors, white and/or blue and/or red shirts and colorful patterns. 1 subgroup, the Padaung tribe, are finest recognized for the neck rings worn by the ladies. Originally Animists, the majority are Buddhist with some Christian minorities, but each nonetheless preserve their traditional spiritual beliefs.

So, now that we know a little bit about the Karen, let’s step out of the modern day comforts of Chiang Mai and to the globe of straightforward rural living, some 250 kilometers away from the massive city. This is exactly where you will invest the subsequent 3 nights. Take the time browsing the local markets and temples, finding to know the local Karen hosts along the way. Share with them your Thai expertise so far. Find out about their ways of life, and how they are able to cope without the comforts and ease of contemporary technology. Relax this evening at the Karen Hill Tribe Lodge.

Let’s embrace the northern delights on the back of the 1 and only gentle giant of the jungle – the elephant. To get there although, needs a short trek. Both sets of adventures consist of verdant green jungles, hidden natural gems like waterfalls and hilltribe villages. Head back to the lodge for some relaxation and downtime with some fishing or culinary adventures in the kitchen.

What other animals are out there in the northern jungles of Thailand? Head on out for some gibbon and bird watching. Our primate cousins, though elusive and cunning yet shy can be spotted when they are swinging from tree to tree. And the gorgeous melodic songs ought to come from somewhere, right? Then, head on back to the lodge and observe hill tribe ladies weaving their renowned clothing and pounding rice. On the return journey to Chiang Mai we check out Thailand’s largest geyser and stop at Mok Fha waterfall.

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