Upon my trip to amazing Thailand, one place I looked forward to visiting was Tiger temple. But little did I know about some rules which need utmost following and hence for all followers of AAW I decided to list them to make you visit hassle free and fun!
Founded in 1994 in the Saiyok district of Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province,Tiger temple is quite popular among the tourist. Located around 160 kms from Bangkok and close to 2.5 hours drive , the place is a must visit for all tiger lovers. If you are one and planning a trip to Bangkok , here are few points that you must keep in mind before visiting Tiger Temple.
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Tiger Temple · Try to leave early in the morning so that you can reach on time and spend more time with the tigers and avoid the tourist-y crowd. Also if you reach on time you can attend the cub feeding programme scheduled at 12:45pm/1:30pm/2:15pm/3pm. Only a number of tourists are accepted in each section depending on the conditions and numbers of the tiger cubs at that time. Attending the cub feeding programme will cost you 1000 bhat/pax.
- · You can also attend the walk with the tigers at 1 pm towards the canyon and 3.30 pm towards the cage.
- · Wear comfortable footwear like shoes or flats as you will have to walk a lot inside the tiger temple.
- · Don’t wear bright colours like red, pink, neon as they are tempting for the tigers. Anyhow, it’s best to dress in blue, green and brown or in any dark tones. As light tones like white or pale colours can get dirty easily. Secondly wear shoulder cover dresses and knee length shorts or skirts else you would have to borrow from your driver or a buy one from the local shops around.
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Temple inside Tiger Temple · Scarf is not allowed for covering your shoulders and no spaghetti tops or any see-through, sexy attire.
- · Keep the cameras and battery fully charged so that you can take back all the memorable memories.
- · If you are not well or are allergic to something keep all your medicines with you as the temple is located far away from the city and residential areas.
- · Try to carry a big bag where in you must carry your hat, sunglasses, water bottles and umbrellas before entering the canyon.
- · Follow the instructions of the guide with you and do not hit or mess with the tigers as it can be dangerous.
- · You can talk or take pictures with the monks but in a polite manner and secondly women are not allowed to touch the monks, and cannot receive or take anything from the monks directly.
- · Stroller for a baby is allowed, but at some points, you will have to carry your baby given the uneven ground and especially when you approach the tigers.
- · Smoking is not allowed near the tigers.
- · There are other animals roaming loose, do not disturb or tease them as they can be dangerous when taunted.
- · Touch the tiger on the back only and not on his head while getting clicked with them and don’t put your fingers in tiger cub’s mouth
- · If you have time don’t miss evening exercise program between 3.30 to 4 pm for 500 bhat/pax.
