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TAMARIND VILLAGE
Tranquil oasis in
downtown Chiang Mai...
Tamarind Village is a 45-room Chiang Mai temples, shops, restaurants and architectural
boutique hotel in the heart of town, right on sites are close by.
the main Sunday Market Rajadamnoen Road
and just a short tuk tuk ride from the night Many guests spend lazy afternoons by the
market in Chiang Mai. hotel swimming pool in the main garden.
Tamarind Village has heaps of character and Coming back to the hushed and intimate hotel
consists of rooms set in two-storey buildings after walking around the temples or markets
surrounding 3 neatly manicured leafy tropical feels a bit like coming back to a sylvan oasis of
garden courtyards and a magnificent calm, especially walking through the bamboo
200-year old Tamarind tree. tunnel entrance to the sight of the
200-year-old Tamarind tree.
The feeling is very peaceful and village-like
and Tamarind Village's location means that
What’s so Special?
The atmosphere at Tamarind Village Chiang Indeed the early morning alms procession trails
Mai is intimate, calm and sophisticated, as one right past the entrance to the hotel.
would expect from the sister hotel of the
luxurious Rayavadee in Krabi. Tamarind Village Chiang Mai also offers a
number of free activities including flower
Tamarind Village has a great guided walking garland making, umbrella painting, bamboo
tour of nearby temples and local areas, which weaving, Banana & Lotus Leaf Folding, Spa
is popular with guests. There is also the Herbal Compress Making and Tung ‘Flag’
opportunity to join in the daily alms offering Making.
to the Buddhist monks at a nearby temple.
The 25 Lanna Rooms (20 - 25 sq. m.) are situated on the
ground floor and combine a rustic feel with a casual elegant
design and are decorated in a fresh contemporary style that
draws on the rich Lanna Thai tradition...
The 17 Lanna Deluxe Rooms (25 - 30 sq. m.) are on the first
floors and offer a bit more space than the Lanna Rooms, whilst
drawing on the same rustic northern Thai influences.
Brushed concrete floors and dark wood furniture are the
hallmarks of these rooms which all have private balconies...
Tamarind Suites have separate living rooms and offer a
comfortable living space with walls furnished with framed
photos. Bathrooms have bathtubs...
Dining at Ruen Tamarind is amongst the best in Chiang Mai.
Ruen Tamarind provides indoor or open-air dining on the
swimming pool terrace and offers a variety of superb Thai and
International dishes in a contemporary setting.
Authentic Northern Thai dishes are prepared from original
family recipes that have been handed down over generations...
The Village spa offers a range of wellness and spa treatments in a
tranquil setting, using only the finest herbal preparations drawn
from the Lanna Thai heritage of natural healing.
The gentle rhythms of northern Thai music playing softly in the
background will lull you into a state of unhurried bliss...
The swimming pool in the shaded garden of Tamarind Village is one of the best features of the hotel and many guests find themselves spending a relaxing afternoon lazing by the pool...
Enter the Lanna Kingdom
Discover Chiang
Mai
Chiang Mai is Thailand's second biggest Chiang Mai means 'New City' in Thai as it
city, a former capital of the old Lanna replaced Chiang Rai as the capital of the
Kingdom and a great starting point for Lanna Kingdom in 1296 AD.
touring the north of Thailand.
There are some wonderful boutique hotels
Highlights of a stay in Chiang Mai include in Chiang Mai, where it is easy to linger for
Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar and beautiful lazy days on end.
Wat Doi Suthep Temple.
We recommend at least a 3 night stay in
Chiang Mai retains a relatively sleepy, Chiang Mai to experience Thailand's
provincial feeling and wandering the second city.
monasteries and temples of downtown
Chiang Mai is a real highlight of a stay in Tamarind Village is one of our favourite
the city. boutique hotels in Chiang Mai, in a great
location for exploring Thailand's second
Chiang Mai is a great base for touring the city.
hilltribe region of Thailand and for soft
adventure activities such as trekking and The location is ideal for exploring on foot
for seeing elephants in the north of and there are plenty of facilities close by.
Thailand.Chiang Mai is known as the City of Temples, the skills of the original builders and the
with over 200 temples scattered around dedication of the many artisans that followed to
town. maintain them for future generations.
Since Chiang Mai's founding over 700 years The temples today still form an important part in
ago successive Kings left their own mark on the lives of the Thai people and are in use daily.
the city by building temples. That so many The hilltop Wat Doi Suthep is one of the most
temples have survived is testament to both magnificent temples in all of Thailand.
Wat Doi SuthepA Khantoke Dinner is a traditional northern Khantoke dinners are available in many
Thai style of dining with meals served in restaurants around Chiang Mai centre and
large platters to guests seated on the floor also in the form of more organised dinner and
around the table. shows, which although very staged for
tourists are nevertheless a pleasant way to
The 'khan tok' is the low wooden multi-legged experience the unique Lanna style cuisine.
tray on which the meal is served.
Khantoke Dinner at the old
Cultural Centre in Chiang Mai.Northern Thailand is mountainous and home Chiang Mai is a great base for enjoying some
to some of the most stunning landscapes in adventure activities in Thailand such as
Thailand as well as being home to the many white water rafting, trekking or zip-lining.
hilltribes of Thailand. Trekking ranges from short walks to hilltribe
villages to multi-day treks. The Flight of the
Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain Gibbon is a recommended zip-lining
and a popular excursion from Chiang Mai. experience near Chiang Mai, ideal for
families.
Doi InthanonNorthern Thailand is home to numerous There are several ways to visit hill tribe
different hill tribes who have occupied this villages, ranging from very 'touristy' day
region of Thailand, Laos, China and Burma for trips to getting off the beaten track, staying
hundreds of years. in very basic homestays. There are also 3 or 4
great hill tribe lodges we use, which provide
Hilltibe culture is completely different to that comfortable accommodation and genuine
of the Thais and each tribe has its own insights into the unique village way of life.
colourful traditional dress.
Meeting Hill Tribe villagers at
Khum Lanna.CLASSIC THAILAND
THE BEST OF THAILAND This tailor made private journey offers
the best of Thailand in 2 weeks and
CLASSIC
combines a week of touring with some
time to relax in one of Thailand’s
wonderful boutique beach resorts.
THAILAND Begin with a stay at the tranquil
Tamarind Village in Chiang Mai before
heading to Bangkok, Thailand’s lively
capital city with its exotic temples and
busy street markets.
Spend 2 nights in one of Thailand’s most
12 nights scenic National Parks at Khao Sok
followed by 5 nights in a boutique beach
from £1,795 pp resort of your choice.
NOMADIC | 24THAILAND UNCOVERED
THAILAND DISCOVERY This in depth Thailand tour is designed to
reveal aspects of Thai culture and a way of life
beyond the Temples and Palaces.
THAILAND In Bangkok enjoy a guided cycling excursion,
UNCOVERED
Thai cooking class and an evening culinary
journey.
Stay at Tamarind Village in Chiang Mai, meet
the monks at a local monastery and experience
being a rice farmer for a day before spending
two nights in a hill tribe lodge.
13 nights from See the best of the south with a day excursion
to Phi Phi Island, 2 nights in magnificent Khao
£2,195 pp Sok National Park and 2 nights in a boutique
beach hotel.PRICE GUIDE 2017-18
Date Period Price Guide Call us Today
Jan - Dec £775 pp 0333 7000 747
International Airfares from the UK
3 nights at Tamarind Village
Take advantage of 10% Early
Daily Breakfast Booking Discounts
Return Airport Transfers by Private Car
High Season surcharges will apply over
peak periods such as School Holidays,
Easter and Christmas/New Year.
Prices are based on availability
and subject to change due to
availability of flights and
prevailing exchange rates.
Ask us for an up to
date price for your
preferred dates
of travel.
Please note that prices are a
guide only and are subject to
change according to availability
and fluctuations in airfares and exchange rates.
Please call us for up to date prices for your preferred
dates of travel.JASMINE HOLIDAYS
Jasmine Holidays Limited is an
ATOL protected UK Tour
Operator, operating since 2007.
We are based in Petersfield in
Hampshire and have a small
team of dedicated Thailand
holiday experts.
Call us today and speak to a
Thailand Holiday Expert.
Call: 0333 7000 747
sales@jasmineholidays.co.uk
18 College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AD
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