Embark on a hidden forest temple hike to Wat Pha Lat and visit the majestic Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai. Discover the tranquility of the secret temple and marvel at the golden beauty of the sacred temple atop the mountain.
Embark on a hidden forest temple hike to Wat Pha Lat and visit the majestic Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai. Discover the tranquility of the secret temple and marvel at the golden beauty of the sacred temple atop the mountain.
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Wat Pha Lat - Wat Pha Lat is the jungle temple of Chiang Mai and it is also the finishing point of the popular Monk’s Trail, an ancient pilgrimage route.
The songthaew (pick up truck) drops us at the starting point of the hike from where we start walking to Wat Pha Lat. This hike is along a trail that for many years has been used by monks to ascend…
- Wat Pha Lat - Wat Pha Lat is the jungle temple of Chiang Mai and it is also the finishing point of the popular Monk’s Trail, an ancient pilgrimage route.
The songthaew (pick up truck) drops us at the starting point of the hike from where we start walking to Wat Pha Lat. This hike is along a trail that for many years has been used by monks to ascend Doi Suthep (Suthep Mountain) enroute to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple. It takes between 30 and 45 minutes to hike the monk’s trail to Wat Pha Lat.
Welcome to Wat Pha Lat, the secret jungle temple! This temple was constructed in 1355 and with its old stone buildings, intricate carvings and statues, and plenty of breathtaking places to meditate, it’s clear why people claim Wat Pha Lat is a hidden gem in Chiang Mai.
Total time includes travel time from Chiang Mai.
- Bottle of drinking water
- English-speaking guide
- Ride in Chiangmai’s signature Red Car (songthaew)
- Bottle of drinking water
- English-speaking guide
- Ride in Chiangmai’s signature Red Car (songthaew)
- Entrance fee & cable car Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)
- Entrance fee & cable car Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)
Hike to Wat Pha Lat, the hidden forest temple on Doi Suthep. This secret temple is a beautiful haven of peace, in a garden with beautiful statues.
Then visit Doi Suthep Temple, the Buddhist temple draped in gold, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the mountain over the city.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF…
Hike to Wat Pha Lat, the hidden forest temple on Doi Suthep. This secret temple is a beautiful haven of peace, in a garden with beautiful statues.
Then visit Doi Suthep Temple, the Buddhist temple draped in gold, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the mountain over the city.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 10 PERSONS.
- Wear proper walking shoes
- Remember that temples are sacred places and visitors are required to dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
- If you cannot do the hike up the mountain, you can go up with the songthaew (pick up truck)
- For the sunrise program (start 5:00 hrs in the morning) we visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep first. After sunrise we continue to Wat Pha Lat from where we start the Monk’s Trail and hike down the mountain instead of up.
- Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
