
Adventure & Comfort in Bhutan & Thailand
Two countries - one faith. From the Himalayas to the Andaman Sea, two beautiful countries linked by deep yet contrasting Buddhist traditions.
Dawn is a magical time of day in Northern Thailand, as monks clad in saffron robes emerge from their monasteries to collect alms. And nowhere is this sense of spirituality stronger than at the sacred Doi Suthep Mountain, near Chiang Mai. Leave your hotel at 6am in order to witness the serene procession of monks, before ascending the 309 steps of the Golden Naga staircase to reach the golden pagodas at the top. From here, continue to the tranquil Wat Umong, which dates back to the 14th Century and contains a network of tunnels and caves. Receive your own private blessing here before ending the morning with a delicious bowl of Khao Soy, Chiang Mai's most famous dish.
You can include this experience as part of an Experience Travel Group holiday designed exclusively with you.
Two countries - one faith. From the Himalayas to the Andaman Sea, two beautiful countries linked by deep yet contrasting Buddhist traditions.
Map centered on Morning with the Monks. Zoom out to view other hotels (H) and experiences (E) in the area.
Every ETG journey is unique. Tell us your loves, your hates, your holiday ambitions, your hopes and fears, and we’ll share a suitcase so full of inspired holiday ideas you’ll need to sit on it to shut it tight.
Not sure what you’re looking for? Let us inspire you...
Get in TouchCall us 020 7924 7133
A world of wonder delivered straight to your inbox. Your fantastic fortnightly round-up of delicious destinations, the hottest in cool accommodation, (the coolest in hot accommodation?), wild and woolly traveller experiences and advice from our expert travel team, plus all our latest holiday offers.
Sign up Here