North of Ubon

[Deserted]

Hi all, planning on going from Ubon to Mukdahan next month on thee bike. I had a good look at the options but since I've never even been to that part of the country, I can't really tell which would be my best route. The less traffic the better, reasonably direct and a bit of scenery wouldn't go a miss. I'm assuming the 212 towards Amnoet Charoen is the best option. Has anyone cycled along it? Would I be better off heading towards Khemmerat? Is there much less traffic that way?

[Deserted]

Would like to hear from anyone in the UBon area as I need to plan my trip and start booking things. I plan to take the 212 north to Amneot Chaleon (sic) and beyond. Any comments on that road are much appreciated.

[bobfish]

Never been in that part of the country Deserted. I'm sure you've looked at the usual suspects like 'crazy guy on a bike' etc - but that's all I have to offer.

Good luck and enjoy!

Post a trip report.

[Deserted]

Actually, I'd forgotten about that site, thanks for reminding me. Having looked at some posts, the journey will be as I expected.

[Bigstef]

Follow the Mekong you'll see nice scenery......

[Deserted]

That route is a good few km longer and much of the road isn't close enough to the river. I prefer to stick my head down, go straight and get on with it. I went from Ubon to Savannakhet in two mornings, it wasn't hard. The road was really nice and Amnat Chareon is a good stopping point between the two destinations. Not much traffic but not much to see but nice smooth surface, straight, no problems encountered of any kind.