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The best places

to experience

Thailand’s short

cold spell

1 Khao Yai National Park Masala rounds up the top fi ve places to

Khao Yai may be a year-round picturesque destination,
but there is a reason why it is so popular during
wanderer. By Deboshree Banerjee
Thailand’s so-called winter season. With its striking visit in Northern Thailand for every winter
scenery , the temperatures are comfortable and perfect
for hiking. Khao Yai is also only a short three hour drive
from the city.
2 Golden Triangle

Stay: MUTHI MAYA Forest Pool Villa Resort A hidden gem in Chiang Rai is the Golden Triangle; a
Nestled in lush greenery with its open scenic wonderland lled with paddy elds, luscious
architecture, MUTHI MAYA Forest Pool Villa is jungles and mountains.
the epitome of barefoot luxury, speci cally
designed to be a refuge of privacy. Stay: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant
Tel: 02 251 5255
Camp & Resort
Eat: Midwinter Green Imagine being at three places at once!
Midwinter Green is a renowned eatery that This luxury resort lets you do just that by
stands out for its regal resemblance to providing incredible views of Thailand,
European castles. Located at the main road Myanmar and Laos. What’s better is their
of Pak Chong, the restaurant o ers a menu e cient service and plush accommodations.
inspired by local Thai specialties. It is simply Tel: 02 365 9110
the perfect place for anyone who would like to Eat: Nong Yao Restaurant
experience a meal ‘ t for a king!’ Go for a culinary trip to Four Seasons’ Nong Yao
Tel: 082 452 8888
Restaurant, an open-air eatery with interiors
Drink: Wine inspired by the cultures of the local hill tribes.
Colder temperatures are a great excuse to O ering an enticing variety of Thai, Laotian,
visit wineries, and Khao Yai boasts some of Burmese and Western cuisines, patrons can
the best vineyards in Thailand. The top three also enjoy refreshing beverages while relaxing
recommendations include PB Valley Khaoyai around a re pit adjacent to the restaurant.
Winery, The Village Farm & Winery and Tel: 053 910 200
GranMonte Vineyard and Winery. So raise Drink: Burma Bar
a glass and drink happy thoughts, because Also located at the Four Seasons, Burma
PB Valley Khao wine not? Bar is a laidback, open-air lounge with
Yai Winery
PB Valley Khao Yai Winery Tel: 081 733 8783 stunning sunset views. With a huge selection
The Village Farm & Winery Tel: 081 877 3711 of top-shelf liquors, the bar promises an
GranMonte Vineyard and Winery unforgettable experience.
Tel: 092 806 7755 Tel: 053 910 200

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