| Peak Position Perfect For a Date With Adventure | ||||
| UPDATE : 16 July 2010 | ||||
One of the most stunning sights you're likely to experience during a stay at Baan Pa Ngam ('Pa Ngam Mountain Lodge') in Prachin Buri province is a sea of early morning fog, which is a fairly common occurrence due to the mountainous terrain that surrounds the resort. Should you also get the opportunity to stay at the resort, I would also urge you to maximize the experience by participating in as many adventurous activities organized by the resort as possible. Spectacular Scenery More commonly referred to by locals as Baan Pa Ngam, the resort can be reached from Bangkok by car in about two hours. The resort is fortunate in that it is located right by two of the kingdom's most impressive national parks – Khao Yai and Thap Lan, providing it with lush, green forested areas, as well as breathtaking mountainous terrain.
Decorated in a simple, rural style, the cabins benefit from a hilltop setting, which provides guests with some impressive views of the lush valleys of Thap Lan National Park, as well as Dong Pha Ya Yen, an area of rain forest located within Khao Yai National Park. Clean And Fresh Air The area surrounding the resort possesses the country's highest concentration of fresh air and the seventh best ozone source on the planet, according to owner Nakorn Wudhikanakorn. Although my visit took place during the summer months (March to June), the temperature was still extremely mild, so I didn't even need to turn on the air conditioner. Nevertheless, the best time to visit is said to be during the rainy season (July-October), when the forested areas are extremely fertile and at their most beautiful. A Head For Heights Baan Pa Ngam takes a rather different approach when compared with most other resorts of this type. The resort doesn't possess a dazzling fitness center or swimming pool, sauna, or spa, opting to put the emphasis upon adventurous pursuits close to nature. Due to its mountainous surroundings, many of the activities on offer make good use of the lofty locale. The Sky Tour (500 baht), for example, is more like a 'cable basket' than a cable car, but it still serves the same purpose, providing guests with a gentle introduction to the lush, tropical rain forest of Dong Pha Ya Yen. You can enjoy a rather more exciting view by taking the High Flyer (500 baht), which allows you to get around the site by means of a system of slings and cables. The Flying Fox (150 baht) is a similar system that operates at a lower altitude and is therefore safer and more accessible for kids. But the most challenging option would have to be the Sky Coaster (250 baht), which is almost like a 'reverse Bungee' or a 'human slingshot'.
If these activities still fail to satisfy your appetite for adventure, you can always sign up for the resort's abseiling program. This activity requires a minimum of 10 participants, however, which keeps the cost down to just 800 baht per person. This activity takes place on the cliffs surrounding the 70-m-high Weruwan Waterfall. Those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground can head for the resort's Mountain View restaurant instead, which provides a rather more gentle opportunity to take in the breathtaking vistas. Hot Stuff If you get to visit the resort on a Saturday, you'll also get the chance to experience a special Pa Ngam Fire Extravaganza, which takes place at about 8 pm. The performance provides members of staff with the chance to say a special kind of farewell, which provides a magnificent end to the day.
Transport Connections: Car: Take Highway 304 from Bangkok and continue straight ahead at the Kabinburi intersection in Prachin Buri province for another 48 kilometers. You will know you are near to your final destination once you see a sign for the resort on the right-hand side of the road. Alternatively, take Highway 305 from Bangkok to Nakhon Nayok province before switching to Highway 33. Turn left at the Kabinburi intersection in Prachin Buri province and continue in the same direction for about 48 km. You will know you are near to your final destination once you see a sign for the resort on the right-hand side of the road. | ||||
Monday, July 19, 2010
Peak Position Perfect For a Date With Adventure
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