Ride Day 6. The last day of our north Thailand ride. Mixed Feelings. Lots of memories.
Riding Distances:-
A lot of things were playing in our heads as we sat on our motorcycles one last time. Next morning, we would be in Bangkok at this time. The primary reason why this epic trip fell into place- motorcycling our way across the northeast and northwest part of Thailand, would be over. The sixth day had arrived in a jiffy, or so it felt!
Anyways, coming back to ride day 6, the first and only halt before we returned our motorcycles was the Chiang Dao cave in the quiet little mountain town of Chiang Dao, located north of Chiang Mai. A beautiful 80 km ride consisting of both straights and steep sweeping curves await you once you exit Fang. With nice scenic stretches and mesmerising countryside views, this ride brought a lot of flashbacks of the previous days we were on our motorcycles.
After spending about a couple of hours exploring the caves and refreshing ourselves for the hot sunny ride ahead, we were back on Route 107. The ride from Chiang Dao to Chiang Mai is pretty easy because the road is wider and has very few curves. You have got to blindly follow Route 107 for about 70 km before you see signboards of Chiang Dao cave. So there is nowhere else to go and no chance of getting lost!
The temperature was in the range of 38-40 degrees and despite the ride being so comfortable, it completely sapped our energies! However, we had safely made it to Chiang Mai without any damage to us or the machines. Well, our original passports were deposited, so we didn't really have any choice but to ride very very cautiously. Jokes apart, the discipline of tourists and locals alike made each day of our ride extremely stress-free. The motorcycle too didn't break a sweat!
After returning our motorcycles, we checked into our hotel, dumped our bags and without wasting any time, set off to make the most of our remaining time in Chiang Mai!
The exotic country of Thailand with its stunning landscapes, rich culture and ever-smiling people without doubt brings a smile on your face. This land of smiles has much more than just beaches and resorts. Way beyond the islands of the south lies Thailand's true charm- the temples, the jungles, the waterfalls, the mountains, the caves, the rivers, the elephants and last but not the least, the roads that make north Thailand a paradise for motorcyclists!
After 6 days and 1700 km of riding and successfully completing the Mae Hong Son Loop and the Golden Triangle Loop, we flew back to Bangkok with infinite memories. A couple of days of relaxation as normal tourists sans the motorcycles in Bangkok was on our mind before we head back to our home country!
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| 2 motorcycling loops, 6 days, 1700 km and a lifetime of memories! |
That's all about the 6-day ride in the northern part of Thailand. Keep watching this space for more details on the next big ride!
1) Fang - Chiang Dao cave: 85 km
2) Chiang Dao cave - Chiang Mai: 75 km
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