Welcome to Thailand, a land of elephants & monasteries! Thailand, located in south-east Asia, is a beautiful country that is known for its colorful culture & hospitable, friendly locals. Thailand trip is synonymous with a rendezvous with turquoise oceans, majestic elephants, Buddhist monks, towering monasteries, sedate temples, a heart-pumping nightlife and a vivacious culture teemed with cosmopolitanism. A package Thailand is desired by tourists from all parts of the world because the place is a heaven for both sea-lovers & the shopaholics! With a package for Bangkok, you can sink into the uttermost delights of shopping in malls & retails (also the traditional shops in quaint narrow streets). And if you love your beaches & sea-sports, then you should travel in Pattaya where the blue oceans will greet you in all its warmth!

Thailand, despite its modern-day cacophony and metropolitan nature, has a touch of serenity & old world charm. The people here are simple & honest, the girls are all shy & sweet, and the Buddhist monks represent sanctity and tranquility. Thailand is historically very rich which is evident from its historical sites like Ayutthaya and Sukhothai (World Heritage Sites). Chiang Mai is another city with a glorious past since it served as the capital of Lan Na kingdom during the 13th century.
Bangkok is a heaven for shoppers. The streets are lined up with various complexes, markets, malls, theatres and eateries & restaurants. All these make for a splashing nightlife which is one of the major high points of a Thailand trip. Once you travel in Pattaya, you will get a taste of some adrenaline with sports like parasailing, surfing, qua cycling, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Where to stay: Thailand boasts of a number of hotels & resorts ranging from the posh luxurious ones to the modest ones. You will easily find a hotel befitting your requirements & budget. Also, you can buy a package Thailand, inclusive of package for Bangkok, and travel in Pattaya package, Thailand sightseeing and a well-informed Thailand travel guide to ensure a hassle-free holiday. Beside the hotels & inns, you can also slip into houseboats, bungalows and beach huts.

Major Thailand attractions: Under your package for Bangkok, you can catch up with all the attractions of Thailand including:
• Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn
• Wat Pho
• Grand Palace (Temple of Emerald Buddha)
• Historic City of Ayutthaya
• Sukhothai
• Nakhon Si Thammarat

Apart from Bangkok, other chief destinations of Thailand are Phuket and Pattaya.

When to visit: Best time to visit Thailand is between November-February due to favorable weather conditions. Though the period between March-May is ideal to head to southern Thailand, it is extremely hot in the northern parts during this time. Bangkok should ideally be avoided during April (extremely hot) and October (extremely wet).

Local Festivals: Songkran Festival (observed during April to mark the Thai New Year), the Loy Krathong Festival (celebrated with gusto in full moon night in November) and the birthday of His Majesty.

Emergency Number: Tourist Info Center of Thailand Telephone number: (66 2) 694-1222

Author's Bio: 

Writer of this article is associated with Hungry bags, a leading travel portal that offers a variety of tour package for Bangkok. You can buy a customized Thailand package and ensure a pleasant travel in Pattaya with no hassle.