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Best things to do in Ubon Ratchathani Thailand

Popularly known as Ubon, Ubon Ratchathani is one of the major cities in Isan or North Eastern Thailand, yet it is not much popular among the tourists. Sharing its border with Laos, Ubon Ratchathani is located along the Mekong and is flooded with a number of hidden gems as well as exciting spots.

If you are that person who always likes to try walk on the road less chosen by others and a lover of offbeat things, then exploring the Ubon Ratchathani attractions is going to be a memorable time and will convert your normal holiday into an ideal vacation almost instantly.

Housing almost everything ranging from prehistoric cave paintings, glow in the dark temple, sandy serene beaches and over 3,000 natural sandstone cliffs and burrows, this place is a true raw beauty. Once here, you may get tired of exploring the place, but Ubon Ratchathani will not get short of scheduling exciting things for you to try.

Its multiple temples and informative museums, make the place even more special. So, if you are travelling to Thailand for your vacation, do not miss to take a tour of this one of the north eastern provinces of Thailand.

The approximate distance from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok comes out to be 390 miles or 627.6 km. Those who are curious about this place and want to know about the best things you can do here, then they must continue reading ahead!

1. Wat Nong Pah Pong

Located in Ubon Ratchathani Province in Warin Chamrap District, Wat Nong Pah Pong is one of the major forest monasteries. Under the auspicious direction of Ajahn Chah, the late Thai Forest Tradition meditation master, the main purpose of the construction of the monastery was to provide a place for nuns, monks and laypeople to study and practice the teachings of Buddha and to also have the guidance of Ajahn Chah.

There are a number of techniques and peculiar methods taught here to the disciples which help them in cultivating a good mind and adapting good body habits which in turn brings a promise of a beneficial future for the present as well as upcoming generations thailand holiday packages from delhi Smart Holiday Shop.

So, if you are interested to indulge in some Buddhist teachings or learn some wonderful technique to free your mind and body from all the negativity as well as limitations, then you must visit this place.

Address: 10 Non Phueng, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani

2. Phu Prao Temple

Wat Phu Prao temple or Wat Sirindhorn Wanaram Phu Prao is one exceptional temple which will stun you at just the first glance with its luminous tree of life carefully and intricately carved on the back gate of its chapel. The thing which makes this temple special than the others is that at night the tree of life carved on the back gate of the temple’s chapel illuminates.

The phosphor Pink Cassia absorbs sunlight during the day and gives a mesmerising glow during the night. The best time to witness this stunning glow is between 6 pm to 8 pm. Other than that, this temple located on the hilltop overlooking Laos is in itself is one architectural treasure.

If you still need more reasons, then visiting this golden Lanchang – style temple will be a feast for your eyes as you witness stunning views and also for your lungs as here you get to breathe a gush of fresh mountain air till your heart’s content.

3. Wat Pah Nanachat

This is another monastery which is dedicated to the Theravadan Forest Tradition and indulges in short term as well as long term meditation practices which help to clear your mind and body. Since the facilities at the monastery are limited, so if you want to visit Wat Pah Nanachat you should inform the monastery in advance otherwise there are high chances that it may already be booked. Moreover, before going here you must know that there are some clothing rules to enter the monastery for both men and women which must be essentially followed.

So, be well informed about these rules and prepare in advance of all the things that need to be taken care of in order to avoid any last moment problems. Once you visit the monastery, you will realise why this place is so popular among the Buddhist disciples.

Address: Bung Wai, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani

4. Pha Taem National Park

If you wish to spend some quality time with yourself or your vacation partners, then Pha Taem National park located along the Mekong River and the Thai Laos border, is a wonderful option. Moreover, it is known that the highest peak of this national park, Pha Chanadai or Chanadai cliff witnesses the first ray of sunlight in Thailand.

Other than that, the national park is also a proud home to renowned red ancient cave paintings which date back to over 3 millennia and are made up of hematite and quartz. These painting depict human hands as well as animals and is considered as one of the most important ones in Thailand. This national park houses several swoon worthy natural gems hidden in itself.

So, visit Pha Taem National Park and get to witness not only the first ray of sunlight but discover over 300 prehistoric cave paintings too.

Book one of the Bangkok packages from India, but now that you have read about these amazing places do not miss to visit Ubon Ratchathani province too.

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Written by Poonam Sharma

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