Private tours to Wat Jed Yod

Wat Jed Yod a really nice temple

Jed Yod Temple might be one of the least visited main temples. Jed Yod interprets to "seven peaks" and refers back to the seven chedis which prime a structure in the temple advanced . It's a very unusual for Thailand temple building. That's as a result of it is a copy of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya in India.

The name Jed Yod means “seven spires” in reference to the architectural design of the wihaan, or shrine hall. However, this is only the common identify, and never the official one. The temple’s official name is Wat Photharam Maha Wihan, and it was built within the fifteenth century by King Tilokarat.
History of Wat Jed Yod The chedi was built throughout the reign of King Tilokkarat in the late fifteenth century (his remains are in one of many smaller chedis), and in 1477 the World Sangkayana convened here to revise the doctrines of the Buddha. The First Buddhist council was held not long after the Buddha passed away. The assembly was comprised of 499 enlightened Arhat monks plus the monk Ananda, who had served because the Buddha’s personal attendant for many years. Although he had not but attained Arhatship earlier than the council began, Ananda was invited to attend because of his incredible energy of memory and shut proximity to the Buddha for therefore many years. Ananda may recall every instructing of the Buddha verbatim, making his inclusion on the assembly necessary. In these days, non secular texts in India were at all times preserved by memorization, not by writing them down.

Speaking of serpents, Wat Jed Yod is considered to be place of pilgrimage for those born within the yr of the snake. Within the Lanna version of the Asian zodiac, the 12 months of the snake is often called the “little snake” to distinguish it from the “large snake” or Naga, which is used instead of the dragon. There is a particular temple associated with every zodiac check in Lanna custom, and Wat Jed Yod is the temple to go to for these born in the 12 months of the snake to make merit. For that reason, you’ll see many small votive statues of snakes locations as offerings, particularly on the shrine on the back facet of the wihaan beneath the shade of the bodhi tree.
Attractions in Wat Jed Yod

The viharn with 7 peaks
Highlight of the Jed Yod Temple is the viharn, the place the temple derives its identify from. Jed Yod means 7 peaks, referring to the 7 chedis on prime of the structure. The viharn is built in a method fully different from the opposite Lanna style or more recent Rattanakosin type structures. It was in all probability modelled after the Mahabodhi temple in Bagan (Myanmar) or the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya in India, the place the Buddha reached enlightenment. The outer partitions of the viharn are embellished with 70 Thewada figures, a kind of celestial beings, in numerous postures. The bas reliefs are sculpted with a very high level of detail. While a number of the figures are nonetheless in excellent situation, some have unfortunately been damaged or all missing altogether.
Inside the principle viharn (with the seven chedis), resides the temple’s primary Buddha effigy, an enormous seated Buddha on a pedestal with a relatively smaller Buddha statue in front of it placed opposite the entrance. On one aspect of the viharn is a tunnel like construction which houses a large sitting Buddha. Next to the viharn are two giant gongs and numerous bells. Behind the viharn is the more fashionable ubosot or ordination hall. After all, there's a huge Bodhi Tree within the premises to represent the one at Bodh Gaya.

Three chedis
There are three chedis on the temple premises - Phra Chedi is the most important one which was inbuilt 1487 and houses the shrines of the temple’s maker, the second chedi has collapsed, and the third one still stays in a kind of a dilapidated state with its top missing.
Other constructions on the temple grounds
The wihaan itself must be thought-about a treasure of Lanna art. The outer floor is roofed in stucco photographs of floating devas, or angelic beings. Though partially broken, lots of the figures are still in glorious condition. They show a singular sense of grace, and we can solely think about how lovely the constructing would have seemed when it was newly completed.

How to get to the Jed Yod Temple
The nearest airport is Chiangmai which is related to many cities and nations but it is a better concept to reach on the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport as it has higher connectivity to the rest of the world. You can take a flight further from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or avail the evening bus or train. The temple is very straightforward to get to. It's situated in the North West part of town, around 2 km from the outdated walled city middle, andnear the Chiang Mai museum. You can take a tuk tuk however negotiate on the price before you start the journey. Or, you can merely rent a bicycle or a motorcycle and drive there yourself. The most snug option to get there may be by personal tour. Most hotels can e book one for you or contact travel agency in Chiang Mai.
Entrance charge & opening hours
The wat grounds are open every day from 6 am till 6 pm. Entrance fee is free, though donations are highly appreciated.

Maehongson Package Tours 3 days 2 nights circle Journey from Chiangmai

Loop tour from Chiang Mai to Maehongson for 3 days

Maehongson is one in every of northern Thailand's most famous multi-day excursions. This Maehongson tour packages is a loop that starts and finishes in Chiangmai, taking in outstanding mountain and river surroundings along with interesting cities to explore.

First Day Maehongson Tours Loop :
We switch from Chiangmai Metropolis within the morning. For first day tour originates in Chiangmai and travels northwest one hundred fifty km on some sheer and sinuous roads via the mount bushiness to the quaint riverside town of Pai. The surroundings is breathtaking alongside the best way and we break at at Huai Nam Dong National Park, that is a little over midway to Pai and lunch.

Huai Nam Dang is often a part of a trip to Mae Hong Son since you pass it on Highway 1095. Huai Nam Dang National Park covers an space of one hundred eighty square kilometres of Amphoe Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai and Amphoe Pai, Mae Hong Son. Many of the areas are ranged highlands. The mountain has a verdant forest, which is the supply of tributaries and various streams.
Sights embrace: Huai Nam Dang Viewpoint or Doi Kiu Lom overlooks Doi Chiang Dao and is an excellent spot to see sunrise amid cloudy valleys in the early morning. To get there, drive along Mae Malai-Pai Road to between Km. sixty five-sixty six, and then take a 6-kilometre entry highway to the park office.

Highlight : Doi Chang Viewpoint is positioned 20 kilometres past the Huai Nam Dang Viewpoint. Solely a four-wheel car can make the trip. The scenic views of pure mountain ranges and early morning sea of cloud will be seen from here.

After that visit Pong Num Ron Tha Pai (Tha Pai Hot Spring). Take a mineral bath for half hour in any other case kick on to Pai. Tha Pai Scorching Springs are one of many focal points of Huai Nam Dang National Park, in Mae Hong Son province, 8 kilometers south of Pai. The springs provide numerous bathtubs for visitors to bathe in, and it is also doable to wash in the stream that runs by the site. The water from these springs is claimed to have sturdy therapeutic value.

Proceed to cease at Second World War Memorial Bridge that crosses the Pai River. Afterwards take a journey within the picturesque flowers backyard and have some coffee earlier than you go to Pai Canyon. This small however lovely canyon is located in the center of Pai Valley.

The first destination on the loop, also value spending an in a single day at is the city of Pai, an surprising find in a remote mountain valley. Twenty years in the past the city of Pai was a couple of dust roads and shops, as vacationers quickly discovered the natural great thing about the Pai River and it’s surrounding valley, companies and growth followed not lengthy after and it was the little backpacker settlement that it is today. In style amongst hippy and creative types both Thai and overseas alike, the feel could be very a lot new age. This small town is stuffed with bohemian fashion cafes, restaurants, bookstores and guesthouses.

Tonight, we keep at Baan Pai Village. We love a nice hut with good backyard view in the main area of Pai walking street.

Second Day Maehongson Tours Loop : 

We are going to begin with a morning trip to Mae Yen temple to enjoy the views over the sleepy town of Pai and the Pai river valley.

Mae Yen temple is small temple on a hill 2 km from Pai is especially interesting for its setting and the view overlooking the town you might have from it. The 353 steps long staircase to succeed in the temple is charming even should you can skip it and take the road to access to Wat Phra That Mae Yen. The wat consists of two buildings and a few small golden chedis. In entrance of the temple entrance, there is a little market with stalls where you should purchase products, mainly hats and scarves knitted by the vendors. They can be very useful as a result of it is cold at night time and within the early morning in Pai.

Afterward go to to Santichon Village or Chinese Yunnan Village and lunch.

Yunnan Cultural Village offers the lifestyle and Chinese clay houses. Tourists can style the inexperienced tea and pork hocks with buns at Baan Santichon surrounded by the mountains of Pai. At Santichon village, we now have to attempt genuine Yunnan Chinese language meals similar to pork hocks, buns, steamed black rooster with Chinese herbs, fried shiitake mushroom, and Yunnan woman’s salad.
We'll then make our approach in the direction of Mae Hong Son stopping at Tham Lod (Lod Cave) where we will explore on bamboo rafts deep into the darkness of these caves. About forty kilometres from Pai we'll find Soppong (that additionally goes by Pangmapha), that is way more to our liking. Famous for Tham Lod, a large cave you may raft by way of, that is an area of particular beauty. Cave Lodge is considered the trekking hub for the area.

Tham Lod is considered one of Thailand's most spectacular caves, partly for its measurement, partly for its enticing limestone stalactite formations and partly for the bizarre coffin cave hidden inside the primary cave. In its entirety, Tham Lod is more than 1.5 km in size, that remains to be significantly smaller than a number of the caves that may be seen in neighbouring Laos and additional afield in Vietnam.

 

The Lang River flows via greater than a 3rd of the cave's size, giving you an opportunity to float via on bamboo rafts floating along within the darkness, listening to and smelling the bats overhead, makes for a singular experience. A typical visit includes a float by a few of the cave adopted by climbing by means of other portions to see the coffin cave and a couple of different caverns.
Our subsequent cease will be fish cave where you may see an plentiful array of cave dwelling fish. Then we'll drive up into the hills round Mae Hong Son and stop to relax at Phu Klon health mineral mud spa. Phu klon geographically means a mud supply and natural mineral spring that is between 60-140 C. Rising together with the mineral water boiling black mud is clean, free from sulfur odor and full of wholesome mineral for the pores and skin and blood circulation. An overnight cease in Maehongson Town.

The Final Day of Maehongson Tours Loop :
Maehongson drive to Doi Kong Mu Temple. The main points of interest are the white chedis and sumptuous view. Doi Kong Mu Temple temple is especially atmospheric within the early morning with mist and low cloud often filling the valley below. By midday, the warmth of the sun often clears the air to go away gorgeous views of the valley beneath and mountains beyond. The bigger pagoda was inbuilt 1860 and contains the relics of Phra Moggalana, one of many disciples of Buddha. The smaller stupa was created in 1874, by Phraya Singhanatracha, the first governor of Mae Hong Son.

After breakfast at an area canteen in

Next visit to Karen Longneck Village, Karen Longneck Village area was larger, with a number of homes, a church and even a school. The village wasn’t fully occupied by simply the lengthy neck ladies, with a few of the ladies as an alternative displaying elongated ear lobes, rings round their calves, and even some in simply plain garments with no bodily adornments. Most of the women have been congregating together whereas the long neck girls would sit by their properties, with handmade items on show for purchase.

After lunch go to Kaew Komol Cave or Diamon Cave (Calcite cave, there's only 3 places in the world.). It is very beautiful however not allow to take an image inside. Kaew Komol Park is a forest park with a hot spring (now lined by the new Mae Hu reservoir) and fluorite mines. The cave was discovered inside a now deserted fluorite mine. Clearly the geology is relatively difficult and fascinating for a karst area. A result are really extraordinary speleothems, like popcorn calcite, aragonite and different strange things. This cave is said to be the most stunning cave of Thailand.

Then, back to Chiangmai on soutern route and have a dinner at Ob-Luang National park by the river.