Mae Ngat Dam @ Sri Lanna National Park

Went to this lovely hideaway about 45 minutes drive from Chiang Mai city. I was here with my love one. We eventually spend the whole afternoon here sitting and relaxing in the middle of the giant Man made lake.

Location:- Spanning a vast area of lowland woodland, this hilly national park north of Chiang Mai surrounds the provincial town of Phrao and has some arresting scenery in the northern reaches. It’s best appreciated by staying on a house boat on the Mae Ngat Dam in the middle of the park. Bua Tong falls, en-route to Phrao, is also worthwhile.

Cherry Blossom

I have this passion for cherry blossom recently...and here are some of the photos I've taken in Ban Wat Chan @District Galyani Vadhana. Chiang Mai Province.

Just came back from a recent trip to the latest district in Thailand. More info & photos on this lovely place soon. The temperature here was 8 degree Celsius when I was here...OMG...too cold for me.

Tiger Temple In Chiang Mai

Here is a temple for someone who are born in the year of tiger.........located somewhere passed the highway entrance to doi inthanon national park. It's an ancient Lanna style temple and best to drop by here if you are on your way to visit Doi Inthanon National Park.

Location:-Wat Prathat Sri Jom Thong at amphur jom thong. 

It's definitely one of the BEST Chicken Rice!!

For Chicken Rice Lover.......Die Die Also You MUST Try this!!

Location: On the junction where you turn into Mae wang in the SanPatong district. Trick look at my 3rd photo and notice the blue arrow.....this is where I've tried & taste the best overall ( price + taste + environment) Khao Mun Khai @ chicken rice in Northern Thailand. Price is a mere 25 bath a plate for mix steam & fried chicken. Free Of Charge unlimited charcoal boiled soup and sky juice!

Ching Dao Nest 2 Resort

I've heard about this place quite some time ago.....and glad that I visited this place during my recent trip in the northern part of Thailand. The reason why I wanted to visit this place......."food is good". I've tried a few of the dish and it does not disappointed me! It was Xtralicious.....worth a TRY!!

Remarks: Pricing is very moderate, food is delicious, environment is cozy and service is very attentive.
Address: Chiang Dao Nest 2, 144/4 m.5 Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, 50170, Thailand.....or call +6653 456242 (if no answer please try +6653 455795) for more info!!

Doi Inthanon Revisited July 2010

Before I blog about my TransIndochina trip.......here is my recent most trip to Chiang Mai.......well of course I revisited Doi Inthanon..........here are some of the photo's I've taken:- For your pleasure viewing......hope u guys like it.......

Litlle cozy hideaway nearby Thapae gate, Chiang Mai

Every time when I visit this lovely city.......I'll look for new place for coffee, cakes & free wifi. I was introduced by my Thai friend to this lovely garden cafe in a secluded & quiet soi nearby Thapae gate. The environment was great, the price is cheap & the service is attentive although a bit slow when the cafe is crowded by the locals. This cafe serve alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks plus simple but delicious Thai food! Strongly recommended when you are in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Here are how the cafe looks like:-

 

 

 

 

 

Remarks:- The only thing I forget is the name of this lovely place. I guess I'll post the name & address of this cafe once I get it from my friend. Hopefully I'll be back here again when I visit CM next month.  

Tardmok waterfall in Mae Eye district

It's a lovely waterfall in a secluded area few kilometers from the Maerim district, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Very quiet and peaceful....coz its not frequented by the tourist.....a nice place to chill out in the evening and enjoying the cool breezing air!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remarks:- Tardmok waterfall is located within many others attractions like the Tiger Kingdom, Queen Sikrit Botanical Garden, Mae Sa waterfall, Orchid farm, elephant farm etc. etc. Entrance fees to this waterfall is 20 bath for Thai and 40 bath for foreigners! I paid 20 bath coz i (pood dai phasa Thai) literally means I can speak Thai! 

Tiger Kingdom @ Mae Rim, Thailand

My First ever body to body encounter with an adult tiger.......proved to be an experience of a life time! I lay on the stomach of a tiger.......for the first time.....touch a tiger for a first time....and of course.......it was my closest face to face action with a tiger! Got to say....it was great...and I am a cat family lover! here it goes...what actually happened on that day!

 

 

 

 

 

Tiger Kingdom is located in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.(nearby Orchid farm & on the same way to Queen Sikrit Botanical garden) About 15 minutes drive from the city and almost everyone know this place. Its a bit touristy but that was the closet you can get with a tiger...huge one I mean! If you are afraid of the big one....those cutey & baby cubs are waiting for you to pamper them! Drop by if you are visiting Chiang Mai....there is a cafe here serving average and slightly pricey food!