Nasatta Light Festival Winter Illumination Nakhon Pathom 2024/2025
21 November 2024 – 27 April 2025 (Except Mondays) (SE3)
Description
- 15:00 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Wat Phra Pathom Chedi which is an active monastery in Nakhon Pathom located 60km from Bangkok. Wat Phra Pathom Chedi accommodates a giant stupa which is over 120m in height and is the largest Buddhist chedi in the world. Wat Phra Pathom Chedi was established 1,700 years ago making it among one of the oldest temples in Thailand. In 1851 after many years of decay King Mongkut ordered restoration of the temple and chedi and ordered local inhabitants to return to the town of Nakhon Pathom. There is a courtyard that surrounds the giant stupa with four viharns each containing Buddha images in different postures. There is also a museum on site showcasing old relics and artifacts from the area and explaining about the history of this old temple.
- Dinner at local restaurant.
- 18:00 After dinner you will travel to visit Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi which is the venue for the Nasatta Light Festival Winter Illumination which operates daily from 18:00 – 22:00.
- 19:00 Enjoy the Nasatta Light Festival Winter Illumination and experience the stunning light installations, art exhibits, sculptures and cultural showcases. Nasatta Park covers 7.4 hectares of forested landscape which is adorned with numerous LED light displays and light projector mappings giving new perspectives to the well thought out architects, brilliant sculptures and calming nature-scape throughout the park. Traditional Thai costume can be worn (optional) whilst you enjoy the Nasatta Light Festival Winter Illumination to enhance your experience.
- 21:30 Depart from Nasatta Park for the return trip to Bangkok.
- 23:00 Return to your hotel.
** Guide times are approximate depending upon local traffic and weather conditions and can also be adjusted to suit your own personal requirements **
Tour includes
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking local tour guide
- All applicable entrance fees
- Wat Phra Pathom Chedi
- Thai Dinner
- Nasatta Light Festival
- Wear Traditional Thai Costume (optional)
- Travel insurance