Tour to Doi Suthep Temple

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, regconised by Thai people as the most country’s highly sacred temples, has a significant site either in terms of stories and as a voyager attraction.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and its golden stupa be eminent Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world all over the year. You'll enjoy the panoramic look of Chiang Mai City town and the Ping River from the high peak of Doi Suthep.
Doi Suthep Temple is placed on the peak of Doi Suthep. It is founded 14 kilometres to the west of Chiang Mai old city, 1,053 metres above sea level. The wat is in Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueng, Chiang Mai Province.
On this Chiangmai tours you will climb a landing of 306 steps leads to Doi Suthep Temple at the end of the zigzagging road up the mountain. This is definitely the very best way to approach the temple but there is also a funicular elevator if you are less steady on your feet. As well as seeing this magnificent temple the trip would be worthy it just for the beautiful views across Chiangmai alone. From the great view point at the front of the wat you will see the whole of Chiang Mai and beyond.
History : According to this mythology, a Buddha relic, which some say glowed, magically replicated just before it was about to be enshrined in the big chedi at Wat Suan Dok. The "cloned" relic was placed on the back of a oracular white elephant, which was acceptable to roam where-ever it wanted. The elephant eventually climbed to the top of Suthep montane, trumpeted three times, turned all around three times, knelt down and died. This was taken as a sign that this was the spot where the relic wanted to be, so King Ku Na built the original of the stupa on Doi Suthep at the end of 14th century.

You'll find fine views over the town of Chiang Mai to be had from the temple's lower platform. The terrace is surrounded by large bells that are rung by palmer to bring good luck. On the northwest corner of the platform is a statuary of the legendary elephant who selected the spot of the wat. Enclosed by a frescoed cloister, the upper veranda is home to a tightly-packed exquisite of small shrines, bells, golden umbrellas and Buddha imagery. shoes must be removed and shoulders must be covered before toward the inside this sacral area. In the center of the upper platform is the great stupa, a 16th-century expansion of the 14th-century original. The dazzling gold-plated temple is modeled on Wat Phra That Haripunjaya in Lamphun, primitive the greatest temple in the Chiangmai district.
Accessible by climbing 306 steps steep up or by lift for 30B. The way up is flanked by plants and Naga snake figures. All visitors must take off their shoes and dressed suitably to go into the wat terrace. No shorts permitted and shoulders must be covered, you can find clothes available for rent.
Ticket :Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (admission 30 Thb.) is open daily 7am to 5pm. If you'd rather not climb the 306 steps, a special part of the experience, there's a funicular lift to the top for 50 Thb.

If you have time to see one temple while you're in Chiangmai, make it this one. It's further out of town and you will need to take a red truck to get there - to the top of the 'mountain'.

How to go : Get here early or late to stay away from the crowds. To get here, take a public car from in front of the zoo, at the western end of Huai Kaeo avenue. The fare is 50 Thb going up and 40B for the Palace. The ride can get chilly, so bring a sweater or jacket. The bus stops at the base of the naga landing. Another option you can contact Chiang Mai tour agency.This tour is available in two solutions budget tour or private tour. The private option provides you better comfortable and you can spend as much or as little time at any of the places that you tour. Unlike the tight and fixed schedules of join with group tours, the private choice allows you to do the tour at your own pace. This half day tour is a most satisfying one. You can simplify matters by booking a half-day tour though any tour agency in Chiangmai for around 600B, including a stop at Winter palace or Meo Village that you can decide one.