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 Trekking, rafting, elephant riding, climbing |
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| For those of a more energetic nature there are a load of activities to keep you happy. Trekking rafting, climbing and elephant riding are all now popular in Pai with many companies offering one or a combination of the above. ...read more |
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| Tha Pai Hot Springs |
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| There is a wonderful natural hot spring (official name: Tha Pai Hot Springs, not to be confused with the privately-run Tha Pai Spa Camping or Tha Pai Spa Exotic Home) about 8km south of Pai where a cold river and boiling hot source meet in 10"-16" deep pools....read more |
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| Sivananda Yoga |
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| The classes started off with breathing exercises, chanting, and meditation, and moved on to Sun Salutations (a flowing set of postures designed to rejuvinate) and finally a set of several other postures. I found Nicky to be very knowledgeable and helpful, and I always left her classes feeling energized....read more |
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| Music and Nightlife |
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The requisite loud scene in town is the Bebop Cafe, where long-haired Thai musicians belt out blues, and other folks play rock and jazz, till the early hours. I don't go there too much :)
There's lots of bars to suit the typical binging backpacker traveller, offering everything from beer to hill tribe herbal whisky to a couple hits on a hookah....read more |
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| hot springs and mud baths |
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These natural multi-tiered hot springs make a good day trip. The springs flow gently downward collecting in several pools along the way. The water grows steadily hotter the higher you go so you can choose your preferred temperature. At the very top of the springs the water is hot enough to hard boil an egg - believe me, I tried it! The egg was kindly supplied for a few Baht by some local kids.
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| Hill Tribe Treks in Pai |
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| The hill tribes generally live in bamboo houses that are raised off the ground. Throughout the villages, dozens of dogs, chickens, roosters, pigs with their timid little piglets, and the grass-chomping water buffalos roam freely. Each animal adds to the gaggle of sounds and sights. In the morning the wok begins to sizzle with breakfast smells that slowly awaken the “farangs” (foreigners). ...read more |
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