Trip to Thailand - March 2025 - Chiang Mai
Trip to Thailand - March 2025 - Chiang Mai
My scribbled notes ... from my phone Google Keep scribbles :
currency::
1 USD = 33 Baht = Rs 85 ; 1 baht = Rs 2.6 = 30c
Flights ::
Kolkata to Chiang Mai
Thai Lion SL 243 : Tue 3/18 02:35 from CCU -> DMK -> CNX 10:15
Air Asia FD 3430 : Sat 3/22 19:30 from CNX -> CCU 23:55
Chiang Mai 4-Day Itinerary (March 18–22, 2025) -- ( created by chatgpt) -
Day 1 (March 18) – Arrival & Old City Exploration
• Morning:
Arrive mid-morning and take a "Grab" taxi from the airport to your
hotel.
Airport Taxi from gate no.1; 150-180 Baht; From airport to The Shire Guesthouse takes 15-20mins
10:26AM Paid Grab taxi thb180 cash
; +66 81 268 9696 ; Whastapp +66971347424 theshireguesthousecm@gmail.com
2 nights 18,19, ; THB 1200 paid THB 1020 balance
paid USD 5.72 (180 tnb) ,
paid 500 check-in;
The Shire Guesthouse
26 Ratvithi Rd Lane 1, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand;
• Afternoon: walked around the Old City area surrounded by moat and walls
• Wat chiang mai
• Had mango slices snack ( thb 20 )
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• 3 kings monument
• Talked to Reeum (?) a Thai lady who is a travel agent and volunteer at temple ; and bought tour of Chiang Rai all day tour for THB 1400 from her friend NuNu
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• Wat Chedi Luang – Buddhist shrine
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• lunch - pad thai shrimp
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• Evening:
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• Wat Phra Singh – Lanna-style temple.
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• Chiang Mai Night Bazaar – Phaploen Live music and food vendors
• walked around the Pubs next to Shire
Day 2 (March 19) –
• Morning:
• Special famous coffee shop. Took Grab motorcycle.
• Booked evening trip to Doi Sthep (. charge 650 bht. )
, extended my stay at The Shire for 2 more nights till 22nd ( paid 1200 bht)
• Grab bike b 52 to Café in Nimman Area Ristr8to
• for interesting coffee B 108
• Huay Tung Tao Lake – picnic type are and kids and families park - motorcycle guy Grab driver . (round trip Thb 350)
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• Evening: Wat Doi Suthep trip
• Tour 9 people.. van … wat umong stop , lanna , 550 years old
• wat doi suthep , mountain top , temple
Dinner at Nimman . Nimman 1. Market 1. Salmon and rice Bht 170
Lanna sq ( across the street from GH. Crepe with Nutella)
" Zoe in Yellow (?) " pub nearby , loud music, late night
Day 3 (March 20) –
Full-Day Trip: Chiang Rai day trip
• Palong - long neck village tribal
• white temple
• Tea garden
• Red temple and huge Buddha statue and white temple
• Blue temple
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Evening
Dinner at Leena market next door
Zoe in yellow and area pubs
Day 4 (March 21) – Doi Inthanon National Park. trip
Full-Day Trip: to Doi Inthanon National Park (highest mountain in Thailand, waterfalls, hikes, lunch, and pagodas
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• Evening:
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Day 5 (March 22). Departure
• Morning:
healing wellness massage
• Afternoon:
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• Grab taxi to the airport for 4 pm start - ATM issues , money xchange at airport
other plans to-do list :
• Visit Elephant Nature Park – Ethical elephant sanctuary with no riding. (Tour includes transport, usually a van pickup from your hotel).
• Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls – A unique waterfall where you can climb on the rocks. (Rent a scooter or join a half-day tour) ?
Thai language greetings:
Sawasdee = hello /goodbye
Khop khun = thank you
Chai = yes
Mai chai = no
Sabai dee mai = how are you
Sabai dee = I'm fine
Wat = buddhist temple
Doi = hill
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