Northern Thailand trekking tips

Posted by paul on May 25th, 2009 filed in Attractions, tourist tips

Popular trekking adventures usually last between two and seven days, taking participants on a rewarding trip through meadows, cool high valleys and lush forested mountains, and include visiting several remote and high-altitude hill-tribe villages for staying overnight.

Treks in general include a combination of transportation on foot, by river raft, by horse, by elephant and 4W drive truck. The Tourist Police, for the participants’ protection, should register every trekking. Avoid trekking and travel agencies that don’t abide this regulation. You should wear sensible clothes to protect limbs and sleeping under a mosquito net is essential.

The hill-tribe people’s religion, structures and symbols should always be respected and it is highly recommended to dress politely as inappropriate clothing might offend the villagers. Before making pictures of hill-tribe people, you should first ask for their permission. Some people don’t permit taking photos.

Avoid trading western clothes and medicines. Gifts such as textile, thread, needles, papers, pens and products that can be used for embroidery will contribute to the villages’ welfare and therefore are perfectly acceptable. 

Trekking can be really adventurous!