Wat Palad or Pha Lat also called Wat Sakithaka or forest temple
On our private Chiang Mai tour, you can visit wat Palad or wat palat.
HD01: Private Tour Sunrise at Doi Suthep Temple, Doi Suthep Tour, Wat Pha Lat, Wat Umong or “Tunnel Temple" and include Khao soi test

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Our client is amazed by a broken pagoda in Wat palad, Chaing Mai.

Buddha statue in wat palad, Chaing Mai.


Wat Palad Temple on Doi Suthep mountain.
Wat Palad Temple is the best place for matidation.
The temple is a magnificent sanctuary of tranquility in the heart of the forest, set in a garden with gorgeous statues, little embellishments, and even a small waterfall (dried in hot season).
Because it is surrounded by nature, Wat Palad is recognized as a meditation temple. The temple is surrounded by vegetation, giving it an antique Indiana Jones atmosphere. Along with the beautiful rock formations that go down the mountain, there is also the soothing sound of rushing water pouring between the gaps. It’s a nice location to sit and unwind, read a book, and be alone with your thoughts. I now see why the temple’s primary goal was meditation.
Pa Lad Temple is a stunning structure. The wonderful green landscape will greet you as soon as you arrive. There are trees, streams, mountains, and grass, among other things. The terrain looks to be rather steep hills. As a result, if you stand at certain locations, you will be able to glimpse the magnificent beauty of Chiang Mai’s city from afar.


Wat Palad Temple on Doi Suthep mountain.
Pa Lad Temple in Chiang Mai is a magnificent woodland monastery.
Pa Lad Temple is in Chiang Mai’s Suthep District, Muang County. It’s one of three forest monasteries in the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Pa Lad Temple is an ancient temple that dates back over 500 years. According to legend, it was constructed during the reign of Phaya Kue Na.
Even the monastery was abandoned at one point, but it was again repaired. It is now open to visitors who go touring or practice Buddhism.
You might be wondering where the name ‘Pa Lad’ comes from. Long ago, it was said that the monastery was once known as ‘Pa Lerd.’ The name was changed to ‘Pa Lad’ after the waterfall’s name.
The monastery’s architecture is not beautiful since it is old, and Pa Lad Temple is not a regular monastery. Everything, however, is valuable. They may not appear to be outstanding, yet they are fantastic and unforgettable.
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Jack is very accommodating and easy to talk to. I booked last minute and he responded quickly to my inquiry. He was able to make an itinerary that was kid-friendly,... read more as I was with my toddler during the tour. It was very personalized and met my specific needs.
He is also a good storyteller. Not only did he explain the history of the temples we visited, but he also told us about life in Chiang Mai in general, and his personal experiences as well.
Jack is very helpful in many ways. He helped me with carrying my kid’s stroller as some parts of the temples do not have ramps. He also helped me in suggesting what to do after the tour (which areas we can visit since our time was limited). And lastly, he helped me make our short stay in Chiang Mai very memorable.
Highly recommended!
larimer h
February 19, 2023
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Visiting the temples and the view from the mountain Jack shared the history of these beautiful temples as well as their religion. Jack was wonderful as a guide sharing... read more these incredible places and their history Getting to enjoy the temples while listening to the chanting of the monks. Àmazing views of Chiang Mai from the mountain. Jack speaks excellent English and took the time for us to explore each temple while also showing us Chiang Mai as well. Incredible day with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
kmurphy676
February 7, 2023
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From Chang Mai, Doi Suthep, Sticky waterfall, to Doi Inthanon Hill tribe homestay and Sukhothai ancient ruin bike tour. Jack took great care of us. My favorite part was when... read more he took us to his friends house in the mountains of Doi Inthanon where we picked our vegetables for our dinner, cooked dinner with our village tribe homestay family, walked on the farm and met local hill tribe farmers, and even got to roast coffee while we were there from the local arabica plants in the backyard. After staying with the hill tribe village Chief Jack knew we wanted to see ancient ruins and recommended we bike around in Sukhothai. This was amazing since many tourists do not come here since it's farther away from Bangkok. We wanted to see Northern Thailand and we didn't really have much of a plan and good thing since Jack consulted with us about what we like and he gave us suggestions which we were super interested in and super grateful for.
Jack... What to say. Jack is super fun, very flexible, and incredibly kind. His English is very good and he showed us an amazing time around Northern Thailand in just 4 Days. I would recommend talking with Jack first before planning a super Rigid plan. Being flexible and talking with a local who has 20 years of experience in tourism in Thailand is what you get when you talk with Jack. If I could give 6 stars I would. Highly highly recommend staying overnight in Hill tribe village!!!!
Much Love Jack ️
Kelandin10
February 5, 2023
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Jack is very professional and experienced. What made him excellent is his ability to gather information on what you want and provide you with the best options. His understanding of... read more traffic patterns, and other variables gave him the insight to provide great suggestions, which I'm glad we followed because he was right about the best food, coffee, and views and historical sites that had the least amount of crowded tourists. We also got to see the only elephant hospital! So cool!
Jack also has an exclusive relationship with a specific hill tribe that only allows his guests to visit as if they are family. We stayed in a very clean and bamboo home, picked fresh vegetables and cooked them with our hosts and enjoyed a hot shower in the jungle. Wow. What a way to unplug and enjoy the peaceful nature!
515adav
January 30, 2023
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Jack Private Tour Thailand is the best guide in Chiang Mai! - Jack is an experienced tourguide who is very motivated to give you the best tour experience in Chiang Mai!
We went on a full day tour to Doi... read more Ithanon National Park, where we did a beautiful hike, saw the King & Queen Pagoda, one of the most beautiful waterfalls I've seen and a local market.
Jack is very flexible, happy to customize tours and itineraries.
Communication with him is very clear, via email or whatsapp, and he speaks very well English.
The Thai tourism industry is very slowly recovering from the Covid crisis, and I encourage everybody to do book tours at guides like Jack because nowhere in the world you get such quality for your buck, and they deserve your business.
Whenever I return to Chiang Mai I would tour with Jack again! ***** 5 stars!
Stan1980
January 30, 2023
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Jack is very accommodating and easy to talk to. I booked last minute and he responded quickly to my inquiry. He was able to make an itinerary that was kid-friendly,... read more as I was with my toddler during the tour. It was very personalized and met my specific needs.
He is also a good storyteller. Not only did he explain the history of the temples we visited, but he also told us about life in Chiang Mai in general, and his personal experiences as well.
Jack is very helpful in many ways. He helped me with carrying my kid’s stroller as some parts of the temples do not have ramps. He also helped me in suggesting what to do after the tour (which areas we can visit since our time was limited). And lastly, he helped me make our short stay in Chiang Mai very memorable.
Highly recommended!larimer h
February 19, 2023 -
Visiting the temples and the view from the mountain Jack shared the history of these beautiful temples as well as their religion. Jack was wonderful as a guide sharing... read more these incredible places and their history Getting to enjoy the temples while listening to the chanting of the monks. Àmazing views of Chiang Mai from the mountain. Jack speaks excellent English and took the time for us to explore each temple while also showing us Chiang Mai as well. Incredible day with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
kmurphy676
February 7, 2023 -
From Chang Mai, Doi Suthep, Sticky waterfall, to Doi Inthanon Hill tribe homestay and Sukhothai ancient ruin bike tour. Jack took great care of us. My favorite part was when... read more he took us to his friends house in the mountains of Doi Inthanon where we picked our vegetables for our dinner, cooked dinner with our village tribe homestay family, walked on the farm and met local hill tribe farmers, and even got to roast coffee while we were there from the local arabica plants in the backyard. After staying with the hill tribe village Chief Jack knew we wanted to see ancient ruins and recommended we bike around in Sukhothai. This was amazing since many tourists do not come here since it's farther away from Bangkok. We wanted to see Northern Thailand and we didn't really have much of a plan and good thing since Jack consulted with us about what we like and he gave us suggestions which we were super interested in and super grateful for.
Jack... What to say. Jack is super fun, very flexible, and incredibly kind. His English is very good and he showed us an amazing time around Northern Thailand in just 4 Days. I would recommend talking with Jack first before planning a super Rigid plan. Being flexible and talking with a local who has 20 years of experience in tourism in Thailand is what you get when you talk with Jack. If I could give 6 stars I would. Highly highly recommend staying overnight in Hill tribe village!!!!
Much Love Jack ️Kelandin10
February 5, 2023 -
Jack is very professional and experienced. What made him excellent is his ability to gather information on what you want and provide you with the best options. His understanding of... read more traffic patterns, and other variables gave him the insight to provide great suggestions, which I'm glad we followed because he was right about the best food, coffee, and views and historical sites that had the least amount of crowded tourists. We also got to see the only elephant hospital! So cool!
Jack also has an exclusive relationship with a specific hill tribe that only allows his guests to visit as if they are family. We stayed in a very clean and bamboo home, picked fresh vegetables and cooked them with our hosts and enjoyed a hot shower in the jungle. Wow. What a way to unplug and enjoy the peaceful nature!515adav
January 30, 2023 -
Jack Private Tour Thailand is the best guide in Chiang Mai! - Jack is an experienced tourguide who is very motivated to give you the best tour experience in Chiang Mai!
We went on a full day tour to Doi... read more Ithanon National Park, where we did a beautiful hike, saw the King & Queen Pagoda, one of the most beautiful waterfalls I've seen and a local market.
Jack is very flexible, happy to customize tours and itineraries.
Communication with him is very clear, via email or whatsapp, and he speaks very well English.
The Thai tourism industry is very slowly recovering from the Covid crisis, and I encourage everybody to do book tours at guides like Jack because nowhere in the world you get such quality for your buck, and they deserve your business.
Whenever I return to Chiang Mai I would tour with Jack again! ***** 5 stars!Stan1980
January 30, 2023
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