Trip highlights
Thailand is home to many alluring destinations. Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket are some of the major spots. The Temple of Dawn, the floating market at Damnoen Saduak, the enchanting neon lights at Soi Cowboy, and the list goes on. Practically, bustling Bangkok is full of life and it quite never sleeps.
As for Pattaya, with its colorful beach culture, its attractions appeal to a wide spectrum of interests and tastes; from nature to religious monuments, all the way to the weird and wonderful, there is always something to discover.
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Want more? Well, there is Phuket with some of the best restaurants in Thailand, unforgettable and magical sunsets, glorious beaches, and world-class shows, some of the best diving sites in the world and much more – Phuket’s got so much going for it.
And Thai cuisine is a whole new experience. The juxtaposition of sweet, sour, hot and salty flavors is what makes Thai cuisine so distinct and irresistible. Juicy pieces of grilled pork on a stick or a fiery bowl of Tom Yum soup, creamy and compelling Tom Kha Kai or rounded sweet-sour-spicy Som Tum. And what’s more, all kinds of seafood make up most of Thai dishes; from shrimps and lobsters to tuna and salmon. And there are Indian, Chinese, Continental cuisines too. As for eating outlets, there are big starred restaurants down to street vendors. Too many options – the choice is yours.
There is invariably so much to do in Thailand. Cool off at the beach in Pattaya, parasail and snorkel in Phuket, and then wander among the fuzzy nightlights in Bangkok. Thailand won’t let you down in any way.
Travel essentials
First, you’ll need a valid passport. Then getting a Thai visa isn’t difficult. All you need is two passport-size photographs and bank statement valid for six months. If an entire family or a member of the family is going, there needs to be a relationship certificate proving the relationship of the member to the bank accountholder.
How to get there
From Kathmandu, Thai Airways flies to Bangkok daily. Nepal Airlines flies to Bangkok twice a week. From Bangkok, one can easily get to Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai and other desdinations via any modes of transportation.
Available holiday packages*
Bangkok and Pattaya
This package is for 4 days and 5 nights. If the flight to Bangkok is at night, one has to stay in Bangkok for the night. If the flight is during the day, the visitors will be taken to Pattaya the same day. Attractions include steamboat to the coral island and trip to the temples in Bangkok, commonly referred to as Wats in local dialect. Price: Rs. 50,000 – 65,000.
Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket
This package is for 6 nights and 7 days. Everything is similar to the 4 nights 5 days package mentioned above, only that this time the visitors will be taken around Phuket, too. At Phuket, the major attraction is the Phi Phi Islands, setting to the popular 2000 film ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Price: Rs. 50,000 – 70,000.
The above itineraries do not include lunch and dinner. A good lunch and dinner cost about US$10-12. As for shopping, Bangkok presents good cotton garments and shoes at reasonable prices. Electronic items are quite expensive.
Note: As very few people speak English in Thailand, it’s better to have a licensed tour guide with you while visiting places. One could also opt for basic Thai language course before going to Thailand.
Information courtesy:
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