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After riding for hardly a kilometer in Northern Thailand, we had already beginning to realize that biking in Thailand will be a different experience. I ceased action four times in my first kilometer biking through the trails: Hopped off my bike to gape at this monstrous banyan tree that swerved over the road. Its trunk was about five meters wide and was wrapped with numerous prayer cloths; pranced off again to ogle at this gigantic golden Buddha concealed in the darkness among the thicket of rubber trees; to avoid a clucking, fluttering rooster came screeching to a stop; jumped off again to capture a photograph a passing motor scooter with a family of four riding on it. All these amazing views arrived before I got to witness ginormous bejeweled chickens. Motorbiking - Best Way To Explore Thailand Thailand is rapidly becoming a new destination for boomers on their feets and travelers on bikes wanting a flavor of the exotic cultural side of Thailand with their workout. Motorbiking trippers are increasing by scores in Thailand nowadays. Back then, bike trips were almost unimaginable. Before we set out to book our trip, biking friends of ours were not aware of the development of the hill trails around Chiang Mai. Upon seeing our interest, they inquired, ‘Isn’t it kind of hot and flat?” The hills in Northern Thailand are neither flat nor hot. To be honest, they were huge, and the weather was amazing. My biking partner, Kathi and I decided to try a mix of mountain and road biking. We did discover a tour that presented us with comparatively easier routes, length, and difficulty-wise. Our trips consisted of riding from village to village, meetings and gear and supplies being carried by a support van and staying overnight in plush lodges. The idea

Samoeng Loop (Around Chiang Mai) Facts: Distance – 168 Kms. Days To Complete – 1 Day. Road Conditions – Mountainous winding road. Difficulty – Easy. The tour starts at the hotel in Chiang Mai, and then head to the meeting point. All the tour participants are given a brief about the trip and the points of interests that would be covered during the tour. There would be Q&A session held where the tour participants can ask any questions they have about the tour, and remove any doubts they might have. After that, the members are given the biking gear and the bike. The journey starts by heading towards the north of Chiang Mai towards the famous Mae Sa Elephant Camp. It is one of the most popular destinations to visit among the elephant and animal lovers. Here the participants would get up close and personal with the elephants and see them a bath, various artsy performances by the elephants, and experience their talent firsthand. The participants would get an opportunity to go for a small elephant ride, which is one of a kind experience that is a must-have if you are an elephant lover. The next stop is the Tiger Kingdom, where first we have lunch, and then go for taking pictures with the wild tigers. It is an experience of a lifetime that you would never forget. Where else can you take pictures hugging a tiger anyways? From there, we ride along the hilly winding roads through the beautiful mountainous scenery of the Samoeng Loop. The next stop is Wat Prathat Doi Suthep Temple, which is considered one of the most significant and holiest temples in Chiang Mai. It is situated around 1,000 meters above the sea level and presents a beautiful view of the region. Chiang Mai is

Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park – Chiang Mai Facts: Distance – 206 Kms. Days To Complete – 1 Day. Road Conditions – Winding mountainous road. Difficulty – Easy. The tour starts at one of the most visited cities of Thailand, Chiang Mai. Here, the fellow bikers meet and greet each other, and get geared up with the biking gear and bikes. The briefing is given about the local history of the place, how the roads would be, what precautions one needs to take, the geography of the area, and address any personal questions of the tour participants. The Q&A session is held during the briefing to ensure that any and all concerns of the members are fully answered, and all doubts are cleared before the tour commences. The Tour starts by riding on the highway towards the south of Chiang Mai en route Doi Inthanon National Park, which is 2,565 above the sea level and is the highest peak in Thailand. The highway takes you through the magnificent pinewood forest, which presents a beautiful backdrop throughout the highway. The roads through the mountain are winding and fun for the riders who look for the challenges. During the journey, we visit some of the Thailand’s best nature trails, botanical gardens, Royal Pagodas, and one of the oldest markets in the region, Hmong Hill Tribe Village local market. We halt at the famous National Park headquarter restaurant for a delicious Thai meal during lunchtime. The return journey takes place through the serene and picturesque Canal road that passes the farmland. While returning, the backdrop of the beautiful sunset makes for the perfect ending of the journey. I wanted to take the one day tour to get the glimpse of the Thailand I haven’t seen or experienced before. It was a