Mahasarakham Travel Guide
The sleepy town of Mahasarakham is located 470kms from Bangkok and is the capital of Mahasarakham Province. The town serves as an arts and cultural center for the province.
- Worth It?
- Only if you want to go white water rafting.
- What to Do
- visit the local temples, ride the rapids, hike through the countryside, learn about Thai arts and crafts.
- Best Time to Go
- during the rainy season from June to September when the river level is high.
- How Long?
- A day or less should be plenty of time.
- Trivia
- Mahasarakham's nickname is the Taksila of Isan because it is seen as a regional educational center.
Traditionally, the main attraction in the area has been the Ku Mahathat archaeological site, which contains a number of ancient relics. In recent years a large number of travelers have starting visiting the area to ride the Loeng Chan rapids and hike through the surrounding countryside.
Although not the most exciting place in Thailand, Mahasarakham is a good place to learn about Thai traditional crafts and to explore the natural beauty of this region without being disturbed by loud music from neon-lit bars.
Travel to Mahasarakham - Getting There
There is no rail service to Mahasarakham and the most direct way to get here is by taking a bus from Bangkok (8 hours), which will stop at the town's bus station. Planes also fly to the neighboring city of Khon Kaen (45 minutes) and there is a regular bus service from here to Mahasarakham (90 minutes).
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