FEBRUARY 2017 49- Erawan National Park
Set in west Thailand in Kanchanaburi
province is Erawan National Park. The
park’s major attraction is Erawan Falls, a
seven-tiered waterfall with pools at various
heights of the falls. Visitors can easily climb
up the waterfall to bathe in the pools to
cool down in the afternoon. The park also
has several caves that can be explored, and
several trails into the forest. - Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai is Thailand’s oldest reserve. It was
established as a national park in 1962 and
is just three hours from Bangkok. Khao Yai
is part of Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest
Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As part of the Sankamphaeng Mountain
Range, the park is popular with hikers and
mountain climbers but it is also appealing
to animal lovers. Some common animals
that can be spotted include elephants,
bears, deer, otters, gibbons and macaques.
Nature & Wildlife
The national parks of Thailand are some
of the most beautiful with its rainforests,
limestone karsts, mountains and crystal
blue lakes, and they are home to different
types of wildlife as well. For a change in
scenery, take a day trip to a national park
for fun for the whole family.
- Vanich Farm
Designed to be agro-edutainment, Vanich
Farm aims to teach visitors where food
comes from through various activities and
attractions. The corn farm plants many
herbs and vegetables that are used in its
restaurants. Visitors who come to Vanich
Farm can learn more about rice planting
in the farm’s paddy fields, watch corn
production and even train young cows to
plough fields.
vanichfarm.com - Silverlake Vineyard
Founded just 15 years ago, Silverlake
Vineyard has now become a destination
for oenophiles looking to try tropical wine
Farms & Wineries
For city dwellers, Thailand offers a sneak
peek into its extensive agriculture
industry with farms and wineries open to
visitors. The country has a strong history
in rice production, as well as tropical
fruits as well. In recent years, Thailand
has been increasingly become popular
for wine production too.
Mountain Biking /
Trekking / Hiking
The rugged country of Thailand is a great
place to mountain bike, trek and hike.
The undulating and wild landscapes of
Thailand is enticing for short trails that
take a day to cover to longer expeditions
that cross multiple cities in a number of
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from Thailand. The vineyard bears both
wine and table varieties and boasts the
latest wine making and juicing technology
from Italy. The vastly different soil
conditions and use of pure water from
the vineyard’s lakeside has allowed the
vineyard to grow a number of different
grape varieties that produce wines that
have a fresh edge to them with fruity and
bold notes of spice and smokiness. Visitors
can tour the facilities and have a wine
tasting at the Cellar Door.
silverlakevineyard.com- Khao Pom, Ko Samui
Take a chance on the almost uninhabitable
jungle mountain, Khao Pom in Ko Samui
with this short trek of about four to five
hours. Catered to all skill levels, the trek
can cover walks around the island to a
more strenuous ones deep into the jungle
and mountain for a fresh look of the island
in a lush and preserved environment.
samuitrekking.com - Cross-country Downhill Chiang Dao
Mountain bikers ready to cross terrains
should definitely try this route on Chiang
Dao, the last tooth of the Himalayas. The
bike trek takes place mostly downhill in a
thrilling ride that goes past a 200-year-
old bamboo grove, Mae Tseng Valley and
uninterrupted panoramic views of the
mountain. Elephants in the river greet
bikers at the last descent of the trip.
mountainbiketoursthailand.com - Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Soon
This is a hike not for the fainthearted. This
remarkable journey that takes place over
eight days will allow hikers to traverse
an ancient trade route while indulging in
cultural programmes for a deeper insight
into Thailand’s rich customs and history.
The route moves from Chiang Mai to Lor
Cave and makes its way to various Thai
villages and a truly spectacular stop on the
highest summit in Mae Hong Soon before
flying back to Chiang Mai.
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