Ping river – आवारा मुसाफिर

Enjoy a luxury river cruise at Chiang Mai

September 13, 2023712 Views

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort’s prime riverfront location invites exploration in style. Its new river barge, the Nam Jai, is available for both group and private cruises along the Ping River. The Nam Jai, literally “water from the heart” in Thai, but more commonly understood as “with heart” or “kindness”, is an antique teak rice barge which has been restored by hand and outfitted with comfortable seating for eight. Cruises will set off from the resort’s newly built private pier, Long Muan, which means “fun sailing” in the local Lanna dialect. There are two itineraries for guests to choose from. The sunrise cruise departs at 9.00 am for the nearby Wat Ket Karam. One of Chiang Mai’s oldest communities, Wat Ket, it is a melting pot of cultures – Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and ...

थाईलैंडप्रोमोशन

Healing practices for the Body and the Soul

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

February 11, 20221327 Views

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort revives ancient Northern Thai traditions Reviving Northern Thailand’s centuries old massage and aromatherapy techniques, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has introduced two rare therapeutic treatments, ‘Yam Khang’ and ‘Yajoo’, both with longstanding historic roots connecting guests with the region’s rich Lanna heritage. ‘Yam Khang’ or Thai Fire Therapy is an ancient Lanna tradition, considered a sacred art where the therapist is required to have gained a high spiritual maturity. The treatment is done by using the feet only which are first bathed into healing oil infused with mixed local herbs. The therapist then slips her foot onto an iron plough shear or ‘khang’ that has been heated over an open fire, then skilfully balanced, she massages the guest with one...