AATHAI18 MONUMENTS OF THE LOWER NORTH-EAST : A FASCINATING TERRITORY 4D/3N
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Day 1 Bangkok-Khao Yai National Park
Depart Bangkok and visit Phra Puttha Baht(Lord Buddha’s Footprint)shrine just north of Saraburi. Then travel to Khao Yai and check in at one of Thailand’s most exclusive resorts with a “ next-to-nature” atmostphere. Visit Khao Yai National Park which covers 542,000 acres of forest, jungle and grassland spread over rolling hills. It is an area of magnificent natural beauty and protected within its borders are bears, ellephants, monkeys, deer and various species of birds and butterflies.(L,D) |
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Day 2 Khao Yai National Park-Nakhon Ratchasima-Surin
Depart the hotel for Nakhon Ratchasima, more commonly known as Korat,which is the commercial central centre of, and gateway to the Northeast. Visit the impressive hilltop Khmer temple of Khao Phanom Rung, and the nearby picturesque Prasat Muang Tam, which was built before Phanom Rung and whose foundations date from the 10th century A.D. Proceed to Surin, well know for its annual Elephant Round-up, for an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.(B,L,D)
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Day 3 Surin-Ubon Ratchathani
Travel to Ubon Ratchathani and check and check in at a hotel. Visit the National Museum and Wat Supatnaram, the first Buddhist temple of the Dharmayukti Sect in Northeastern Thailand. The temple is situated on the bank of the Moon River not far from the town centre.(B,L,D)
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Day 4 Pa Taem Cliff Paintings-Bangkok
Visit Pa Taem(Taem Cliff)located in the easternmost district of Ubon Ratchathani Province. The prehistoric paintings are on the side of overhanging cliffs, protected from the elements.As a result, they have remained remarkably clear to this day. Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the point where the Mekong and Moon river meet. Here the water from each river is of a different colour, giving a very striking effect. Late afternoon return via Thai Airwaays International to Bangkok and transfer to hotel in Bangkok.(B,L)
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