My 5 days in Thailand - Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Khao Yai and more

Thailand has lot to offer and satiate all kinds of traveler in you. I explored natural, cultural and historical side of Thailand during my 5 days in this beautiful and diverse country.

It was my first trip to Thailand. There were few shortlisted destinations in and around Bangkok to cover but I was open to adjust with time and budget.

Day 1

Our flight from Delhi to Bangkok took around 3 hours and 30 minutes and landed at 7:30 PM local time. Visa and baggage collection took another hour. Thailand provides Visa on arrival to passport holders of India and some other countries.

Requirements for Thailand Visa on arrival

Passport with at least 30 days of validity
Passport size photograph
Confirmed return ticket
Proof of stay in Thailand (Hotel, hostel or apartment booking)
Immigration card with both arrival and departure details (Please keep the departure card until you leave Thailand)
Proof of funds

ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

After immigration formalities, we took taxi to hotel. It was already very late when we reached hotel and we decided to go to ASIATIQUE The Riverfront night market since other destinations were either far or closed by then.

: ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

: Giant Wheel at ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

: Carousel at ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

: Giant Wheel at ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

It is an open air market where you can satisfy your hunger, shop, and do activities like riding giant wheel, carousel, Go Karting and much more.

Day 2

Next day was spent visiting famous temples of Bangkok, Grand Palace and shopping centers.

: Reclining Golden Buddha

: Reclining Golden Buddha

: Reclining Golden Buddha

: Wat Arun

: Wat Pho

: Desserts of Thailand

: Fruits of Thailand

Day 3

We went to Ayutthaya by train from Bangkok and trust me it was one of the memorable train journeys for me and on top of that it was pretty cheap. Ruins of this old capital city recite the history of this beautiful country.

: Station between Bangkok and Ayutthaya

: Train to Ayutthaya

: Wat Chaiwatthanaram

: Flowers at Wat Chaiwatthanaram

: Flowers

: Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit

: Buddha at Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit

: Flowers at Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit

: White flowers at Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit

: Phra Buddhasaiyart

Day 4

On day four of our trip, we started early morning for Khao Yai. If you are a nature lover this place won’t disappoint you. Khao Yai can be covered in a day trip from Bangkok. On the way back we visited Primo Piazza, a farm cum cafe with structures inspired from European architecture.