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Soppong - Pai - Cave
Adventure
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Soppong is on the road between
Mae Hong Son and Pai, the right destination for Thailand
adventure travel.
The road
between Mae Hong Son, Soppong and Pai is a great scenic
drive, spectacular views along a winding mountain road with
'sharp curves and hairpin switchbacks'. Stop at scenic
overlooks and enjoy the beautiful views along the way.
The area here
and in many places elsewhere in Thailand remembers to a
Swiss Emmentaler Cheese, holes and caves everywhere in the
limestone.
Probably the most interesting subject in Soppong or
Pangmapha is the Tam Lot or Coffin Cave.
Once you have seen the Tam Lot or Coffin Cave you
have virtually seen every cave in Thailand. Through this
huge stalactite - stalagmite cave complex a river runs
through, now navigated by bamboo rafts, one way Baht 300,-
two way Baht 400,- .
I took the two way ride and had a great time. To move
on the bamboo raft through the dark mystery is a unique
experience. The ride is good organized and its on you to
wear real good shoes, the higher the shoes or boots the
better. The reason, its slippery and at a part of the cave
exploration the adventurer wade through piles of bat and
swift let droppings. I wouldn't like to go through this with
slippers and you better don't do this either.
The guide is always in front with the kerosene lamp
but this wont help in this case.
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One comment on the “coffins”, they rather looking
like ancient dug outs, coffins are not 4-6 meters long and
have a cover.
Around Soppong,
like in many other places in northern Thailand are several Lisu, Lahu, Shan and Karen
villages, only accessible by steep narrow roads into the
valleys around.
If
one visit this hill tribe villages you wont see
anyone because during the day everyone is out for
work, only elderly and
Soppong
Mae La- panorama |
kids are
around.
Some small resorts along the river invite to stay
for a while, it's typical rural Thailand, real
beautiful.
Soppong Panorama |
At
Soppong northern Thailand outdoor adventure
is offered in a clean,
fresh and exiting environment.Trekking through the
valleys between the steep hills, do some caving if
you like
it dark, kayaking and rafting is on just
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Soppong - Tham Lot or Coffin Cave system
The guide
- a lady- with a kerosene lamp is always in front and knows
the way and some highlights.
Soppong Tham Lot Cave entrance, caving the Tham Lot
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Soppong Tham Lot Cave Exit, caving the Tham Lot |
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Thailand,
northern Thailand,
adventure, trekking,
caving, rafting,
kayaking, hotel,
river resort,
guesthouse,
hill
tribe, Lahu, Lisu,
Karen,
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hills of northern
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