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katielady35

Sheridan, Wyoming

262

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Not too Interesting

I booked a tour that included this temple and while the temple was in a pretty spot, it wasn’t very interesting. There were a lot of monks wandering around as this is a very sacred place to them. There is a pretty waterfall too.

Date of experience: March 2019

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Hansblix

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

12878

Reviewed 5 days ago

Combine it with a visit to Doi Suthep

Also known as the "Hidden Temple," the place is serene and gets fewer tourists than Doi Suthep, which is farther up the mountain. You can hike to get to Wat Pha Lat (the Hidden Temple), or you can have your driver include it in a...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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corrine138

Berlin, Germany

17150

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Worth the trip!

If you're looking to get out of the city and do something a little different, this place is definitely worth it. We walked the monk's trail, which isn't overwhelming but still offers nice nature and isn't too long (about 45 mins). It's great to emerge...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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holidayaddictSurrey

surrey

15661

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Stunning temple and trail

Drove by moped to the bottom of the monks trail and took the 50 minutes slow climb up to the temple. Totally blown away by this beautiful place, nature at it’s best with waterfall, jungle, lots to appreciate. It also felt spiritual due to the...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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hilaryjb

Guildford, United Kingdom

71

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A walk through the jungle to get to a wonderfully positioned temple

A pleasant 45 minute walk along the Monks Trail brings you out to this lovely Wat next to a waterfall on a hill overlooking Chiang Mai. We took a Grab taxi to get to the start of the trail and a red songthau back to...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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davidwilliambarnes

Blackpool, United Kingdom

1098734

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Jungle Temple

Took the Monks Trail to get to this temple. It took us 40 minutes and you need a good pair of trainers or boots - also a bottle of water. Because of the hike it is quiet and you can move around freely. The temple...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Ilinca29

Bucharest, Romania

3116

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wow

you can reach this relaxing place either by car / moto or by foot - 45 min in the woods very nice and calm place

Date of experience: February 2019

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jediggers

Wells, United Kingdom

174

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Hike the monks trail and end up here

We hiked the Monk's Trail from behind Chiang Mai zoo. Not too difficult a walk - 30-45mins depending on pace. Almost entirely uphill, but think most would be able to complete it with no problems. The temple grounds were very peaceful. Set in amongst the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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zalnikor

ottawa canada

509139

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

One of the more interesting Wats in Chaing Mai

Perhaps a bit harder to get to and picks up using red nudes.This wat is more interesting then last the rest of them in Chaing Mai.Scenic nature setting,with trickling mountain stream.Enjoyed walking around.Worth the visit.

Date of experience: February 2019

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crystalyschang

Taipei, Taiwan

6351

Reviewed February 2, 2019 via mobile

Hidden gem in Chiang Mai.

Wat Pha Lat is a very unique temple. You could go hiking for 30 mins on the Monk’s trail to mount Suthep and when you hear the waterfall, you know you just arrive Wat Pha Lat. Few travelers come so that you could enjoy a...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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TanujM34

Is there a way to take the monk's trail up to wat phrathat doi suthep via wat pha lat?

August 20, 2018|

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Yes, there's another trail right up the road from Wat Pha La. It's steeper and a bit more complicated than the Monk's trail. Take lots of water. There's a few blog posts if you Google Monk's trail.

Clicklisa

-What is the best time of day to visit as far as lighting for photography. Morning or late afternoon? -I'll be going in November. If I was just going to hike up and then catch a ride down what is the latest you'd start on the trail? Sunset is about 5:50. Thank you.

February 9, 2017|

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The grounds look down to the East and towards Chiang Mai so the direction that the sun rises. The sun sets behind Doi suthep mountain, which is behind the temple grounds. Both times of day are gorgeous, depending if you want... More

laurenzakrin

I have read a handful of posts about packs of rabid dogs being aggressive at Wat Pha Lat.... Did you encounter this??

April 2, 2016|

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I responded already but I thought I should mention that rabies is a terminal disease and dogs with rabies die within a few days. The disease causes mental deterioration and dogs with rabies are beyond any "pack" behavior... More