Umphang Travel Guide
Situated in a district of the same name, Umphang is a town in Thailand's Tak Province situated close to the country's border with the Union of Myanmar. Though it's often overlooked by those vacationing in or making tours of Thailand, it's a destination worthy of note, not least for being home to Thailand's most impressive waterfall.
- Worth It?
- Certainly, if you are looking to escape the commercialism of Thailand's popular tourist destinations and want to sample something of the country traditional culture.
- What to Do
- go trekking or white water rafting. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool season from November to March.
- How Long?
- An overnight trip is enough to appreciate Umphang.
Though it's referred to as a town, Umphang is little more than a village and one that, despite some degree of popularity with domestic tourists, has managed to remain entirely unspoilt. 7-Elevens and ATMs are decidedly absent, while rice paddies, rural domiciles and charming traditional village folk are very much present.
Umphang has a handful of guesthouses to cater to its visiting population but that's as far as it goes where amenities are concerned. Dining out here means eating the local cuisine, while shopping amounts to buying the fresh produce available from the village's various market stalls.
Travel to Umphang - Getting There
Umphang is not especially easy to get to irrespective of your point of origin, as it's situated at the top of a 150km long winding mountain road. From Bangkok, travelers can travel by bus to Mae Sot, then by pick-up truck from Mae Sot to Umpang. The total journey time is around 11 hours but this figure does not include the time between connections at Mae Sot. A faster alternative is to fly to Mae Sot then take the pick-up for the remainder of the journey.
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