Jinxed Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm not going to have a complain but me and a few thai friends are heading here this week for a 3 day camping trip, I was just told campfires are not allowed?? Camping without a campfire - is this true? What about alcohol, I also read there is a ban on alcohol too. So just curious, what is there to do exactly except go to sleep at sunset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry15 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 TIT, farangs don't understand Thai Sanouk. Thats why I never go with Thai on a trip, be it friends or relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Well...many things to do there. After 7-10 hours of walking up the hills by passing many stop of foods and drinks vendors (no need to bring any foods or drinks with you) if you still have energy to walk around the top plateau to see many of pines trees, views and plaine plateau fields. You can rent bicycle to go around the plateau, go see foods vendors stores(again no need to bring any foods or drinks up there) but alcohols I am not sure if they allow? There are several bungalows to stay over night or renting the tent to stay. And in early morning wake up to see sunrise at the beautiful view point with the ranger guide. And then walking down another 6-8 hours. You can then go to Loei or Chiang Kan for over night. Enjoy your stay at Phu Kradueng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 P.s. Make sure bring good tied shoes and long pant with you. Many leeches there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Wife and I went there a few years back. It's a long, about 5 hour, but not particularly difficult climb to the top. There are places to stop along the way to eat/drink. They also provide porters to carry your luggage/backpacks at very cheap rates per kilo (see pic). You can rent a tent and blankets at the camping area. Many food shops at the camping area so no need to bring food. No alcohol allowed in any national parks including this one. What to do? Not much. The main adventure seems to be in the long climb up then back down. As already mentioned you can rent a bike for a few hours. Their are elephants about so you might get to see one. We didn't but we did hear them. Nice place to go one time and now Jan/Feb is a great time to visit as the weather will be cool and no rain so no leeches. If possible try to arrange your trip during the week and avoid the weekends as they can get very crowded at that time. Edited January 31, 2017 by Spaniel add additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Overlander Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Why would anyone need alcohol when doing mountain trail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxed Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 42 minutes ago, BMW Overlander said: Why would anyone need alcohol when doing mountain trail? Well it would be beer for the camping part, not the hiking part obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda13 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Climb a steep hill, just so you can come back down and fall asleep at sunset. What more could you ask for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 A Beer [emoji482] Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I've camped at quite a few NPs here (not phu kradeung yet) and not once has the no alcohol rule been enforced - 8 out of 10 tents are drinking - We was drinking Sangsom with the rangers on Doi Inthanon. And why not? a few beers after dinner sat in the outdoors is great. The campfire rule is mostly enforced, though if you take a BBQ and fire that up no one complains. As for what to do, well thats up to you, what do you enjoy? camping is fun in itself, take a footy, or badminton, do some trekking, swim in the waterfalls, relax in some hotsprings, take a guitar and sing thai songs badly, take a laptop/phone and watch some netflix...... What is there to do at home after sunset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looking at the pics above and it doesnt look that great for how long it takes to climb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 14 hours ago, jonw8uk said: I've camped at quite a few NPs here (not phu kradeung yet) and not once has the no alcohol rule been enforced - 8 out of 10 tents are drinking - We was drinking Sangsom with the rangers on Doi Inthanon. And why not? a few beers after dinner sat in the outdoors is great. The campfire rule is mostly enforced, though if you take a BBQ and fire that up no one complains. As for what to do, well thats up to you, what do you enjoy? camping is fun in itself, take a footy, or badminton, do some trekking, swim in the waterfalls, relax in some hotsprings, take a guitar and sing thai songs badly, take a laptop/phone and watch some netflix...... What is there to do at home after sunset? last time i went to phu kradueng was around 1998 or so and we took beer no problem, also many Thais with Whiskey too. However that was a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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