Half Day Umong Temple and Monk Chanting at Doi Suthep Temple ( Private tour)
Description
We depart from your hotel at 02:30 p.m. to Wat Umong (Suan Buddha Dhamma) - Temple of the tunnels and Buddha Dhamma garden or Umong Temple. The temple's sitting in a forested area with a natural lake makes Umong temple an excellent place. Then, we visit Palad Temple, Finally, we visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or Doi Suthep Temple. Experience the monks chanting which is a very spiritual experience. Enjoy the magnificence of the temple with Golden Chedi glowing and spectacular views of Chiang Mai city and its surrounding as sunset. A must visit !
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Itinerary
Temple of the tunnels and Buddha Dhamma garden - or Umong Temple located just west of Chiang Mai city near Doi Suthep mountain. The temple was abandoned during the 15th century. In 1948 the temple was restored and was reopened as a center for meditation and Buddhist teachings. The temple’s setting in a forested area with a natural lake makes Umong temple an excellent place for meditation.
While most people head to the top of Doi Suthep to visit the golden chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, many don’t realize there’s another gem hiding part way up the mountain. While it is not a particularly beautiful temple building, it features magical temple grounds including a waterfall, forest paths and stunning views of the city.
One of northern Thailand’s most important and beautiful temples, located near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep). It is place of worship, dates back to the year 1373 when the first Chedi was built. It is an important pilgrimage spot for the devout and is sacred site to many Thai people. Visitors can take the 306 steps staircase or ride on a cable car to reach the pagodas. Experience the monks chanting which is a very spiritual experience. Enjoy the magnificence of the temple with its Golden Chedi glowing and spectacular views of Chiang Mai City and its surroundings at sunset. A must visit!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
AP Good @ Travel office or hotel in Chiang Mai City area only. Additional charges will apply for locations outside Chiang Mai city.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- You should dress appropriately, T - shirt with short sleeves and long trousers is perfect for Temple tour.
- Hotel name in chiang Mai City for pick up
Reviews(25)
Gobi is the perfect guide, full of interesting stories, and Mr Boo ensured a perfect trip! Thank you both, we learned a lot about Buddhism and Thai history. We liked this trip a lot!
Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
My Tour Guide June was simply divine. She has such a lively spirit and shares a passion for Chiang Mai History and Culture. Her story telling skills together with her cheerful nature made this tour the highlight of my Chiang Mai Trip. Will definitely come back for visit again!
Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
This excursion was worth every penny. Confortable air conditioned mini bus. Great driver and guide. The three temples we visired were so interesting and all very different. We were impressed with all of them but especially Doi Suthep. It took our breath away with the gold glistening in the sunlight. Hearing the monks chanting and getting a couples blessing was a great experience. Our guide Noom was exceptional. So knowledgeable and took lots of photographs which he kindly sent to me. Also giving some very useful tips on how to get great shots with my camera. Highly recommend this excursion.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
Noom was fantastic! The stories and lessons about the temples, Thai culture, and Buddhism in general was worth it.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
What an amazing experience with a wonderful tour guide Noob was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. An advocate for Thailand and went out of his way to answer any questions.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
Mr Nan our tour guide did a fantastic job. He told us all about the culture, explained the history of the temples, and made sure we had plenty of time at each location. He positioned us well to see the Monk’s chanting and explained it in detail. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful tour. Thanks Nan.
Dear Michael, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
A really great trip with our guide Gobi and driver Nam. Gobi had excellent knowledge and personal experience of the monks and the temples. Nam's minibus was very high spec, clean and safely driven. We had a really great time and experience.
Dear Roger, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
This tour was an ideal option for us staying in a remote location 25 minutes drive from Chiang Mai. It allowed us to visit the three most spectacular temples located around the city, which would be otherwise difficult when relying on a taxi or tuk-tuk.
Dear Customer, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
All I can say is wow! The temples we were privileged to see were so very interesting and very different. What made this tour extra special was our guide Gobi! He was such an intelligent, interesting and great story teller! Our driver was also added a lot as he was also a photographer so he took so many fantastic pictures! Perfect amount of time, highly recommended
Dear coolcars, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
Our day began with Noom who was an outstanding guide. He provided all of the information we were interested in knowing and graciously responded to all of our questions. He was respectful to take cues from our pace, understood what was of interest to us, was sure they we always had the best vantage points, photo tips, and valuable information. Noom always made sure we were comfortable and happy. He also satisfied our intellectual curiosity. He had great communication with the driver to ensure he was at the ready for us as well and we had plenty of water and refreshing cool wipes. We had a memorable experience visiting the temples and understood the connection between them, the city of Chiang Mai and the people. This tour felt so personal and enriching. We felt so lucky to have this experience. Would highly recommend and suggest you request Noom. He will ensure your experience is meaningful to you.
Dear Dream, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure taking care of you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Wilawan Nerawong
