5 Must Visit Places in Thailand

Thailand is a southeast asian country which is widely popular for its tropical beaches, royal palaces and ancient ruins. This is the country to head to if you want to take a break from a mundane life and laze in some sun, sand and beaches. Thailand’s Buddhist ideals make the country a peaceful and calm environment to live in. If you are planning to book a Thailand tour package from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi or any other city in India, make sure the travel itinerary includes these five must visit places in it.

1. Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of the Thailand is the epicenter of politics, economics, technology, trade, culture and food. This city will leave you awestruck with its old world charm and the new age architecture. The famous ‘Khai San Road’ is a beautiful tourist street to begin with. The floating markets of ‘Taling Chan’, the grand palace along ‘Chao Phraya River’ are the famous tourists attraction that should not be missed.

2. Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. It’s night bazaar is famous for shopping and souvenirs. The city has more than thirty temples. Backpackers often use this city  as the base for travelling around and exploring the picturesque landscapes. It’s the place to head to if you’re looking for peace of mind.

3. Phuket

Phuket is the country’s largest island and it’s the most developed as well. When you hear your friends talk about the sea, sun and the sand from their last trip to Thailand, they’re probably talking about Phuket. One of the two bridges that connect Phuket to the mainland leads to ‘Ko Tao’ which is Thailand’s Mecca of diving.

4. Ayutthaya

Considered one of the most spectacular cities in the world, the ruins of the capital of the ancient kingdom of Ayuthaya (founded 1350 A.D.) is 80 kilometers from Bangkok and can be accessed by a car or a boat. Sitting on an island it is surrounded by three rivers that connect it to the Gulf of Siam. This place gives you a profound perspective of life and lets you reflect on time and its sheer presence in our life.

5. Kanchanaburi

Located in western Thailand, Kanchanaburi is only two hours from Bangkok. You could get there by road or rail. It’s popular for its national parks and waterfalls. If you’re an outdoorsy person this is the place to be, as it offers a wide variety of activities such as fishing, rafting, canoeing,  stargazing, golfing, bird watching and jungle safaris.

Conclusion

Thailand is the place to be if you’re looking for top class hospitality and a larger than life experience. When in Thailand, soak yourself in the sun, sand and its natural beauty. The country will make you stop and stare in awe of its ancient history, culture and cuisines. If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, book a Thailand tour package from Mumbai, Delhi , Kolkatta or Rajasthan through a reliable tour operator to save the travel and stay related hassles.