Our way will wind along Ping river and over several passes to
Chiang Dao elephant training camp. It is located on the banks of
the river, where the elephants bathe before and
after their lessons. The place is surrounded by green hills
on a near idyllic location. The elephant shows themselves
are refreshingly un-circus like. The emphasis is placed on
the skills that elephants have traditionally been taught to
aid with the logging of trees. If you take an elephant ride
after the show, the route passes through some beautiful
forest and along / through the river.
After the camp
the eighty kilometres ride on the narrow winding road
over top of the mountain ridge - foothills of Himalayas,
nearly 2000 meters above sea level with a panoramic view
over jungles with picturesque hill tribe villages is a
thrilling experience. Vistas are great and once you have
taken a photo a better
opportunity waits for you just around the corner. At
night bazaar in Chiang Rai you can have a good and
inexpensive meal while watching the dance show.
Accommodation with breakfast in Chiang Rai.
