Trip to Thailand - March 2025 - Chiang Mai

 Trip to Thailand - March 2025 - Chiang Mai

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