Mae Hong Son

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Mae Hong Son Thailand

Nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that is terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants.

Former governors of Chiang Mai used to organize the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained before being sent to the capital for work. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the “dream destination” for visitors who are attracted by its cultural and natural wonders.

How to get here

Bus

FROM BANGKOK

Mae Hong Son is located 924 kilometres from Bangkok. Muang Nua Tour (Tel: (01-4416871) operates an airconditioned bus which runs directly from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son. The bus departs from Mochit II Bus Terminal at 18.00 hours every day. The trip takes about 17 hours.

There is no direct flight from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son. Tourists may take the Bangkok-Chiang Mai flights which connect with the Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son flights. Reservation should be made in advance through Thai Airways, Tel: 280-0060, 628-2000 or call 1566 for current schedule.

FROM CHIANG MAI

Mae Hong Son can be reached from Chiang Mai either by Highway No. 108 via Mae Sariang, or Highway No. 1095 via Pai which shortens the distance to some 274 kilometres. Regular buses are operated by Prem Pracha Transport, Tel: (053) 244737, 242767.

Buses depart from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station daily to Mae Hong Son by two different routes:-

Southern route
Buses leave frequently from Chaing Mai to Mae Hong Son via Hot, Mae Sariang, and Khun Yuam districts from 6.30-21.00 hours. The journey takes 8 hours.

Northern route
Buses leave frequently from Chaing Mai to Mae Hong Son via Pai district from 07.00-12.30 hours. The journey take 6 hours.

There are 4 daily flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. Tourists are advised to book tickets at least 2 days before departure. Contact Thai Airways Tel: (053) 210043-5, 211044-7 (Chiang Mai), or (053) 611297, 611194 (Mae Hong Son).

Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong and Sing Buri and then proceed along Highway No. 1 to Kamphaeng Phet, a total distance of 358 kilometres.

Accommodations - Whare to stay in Mae Hong Son

THAILAND DESTINATIONS

Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Kamphaeng Phet | Lampang | Mae Hong Son | Nakhon Sawan | Nan | Phrae | Phetchabun | Phitsanulok | Sukhothai | Tak | Uthai Thani | Uttaradit

Ayutthaya | Bangkok | Kanchanaburi | Lopburi | Nakhon Nayok | Nakhon Pathom | Nonthaburi | Cha Am , Phetchaburi | Prachinburi | Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan | Saraburi | Suphanburi

Kalasin | Khon Kaen | Loei | Nakhon Phanom | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nong Khai | Sakon Nakhon | Si Sa Ket | Surin | Ubon Ratchathani | Udon Thani

Chanthaburi | Pattaya Chonburi | Rayong , Koh Samet | Koh Chang, Trat

Koh Tao, Chumphon | Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Krabi | Nakorn Si Thamarat | Narathiwat | Phatthalung | Ranong | Phang Nga | Trang | Satun | Songkhla | Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Koh Phangan | Pattani | Phuket | Yala