Lanterns, Legends, and Limestone: The Magic of Nam Lod Cave

#summervacay #springitinerary Discover Tham Lod Cave, just over an hour’s scenic drive from Pai (about 2.5 hrs from Chiang Mai). This majestic limestone 🗿cave stretches ~1.6 km across three chambers—Column, Doll, and Coffin—boasting towering stalactite-stalagmite formations and ancient Lawa teak coffins. The cave’s heart lies in its river tunnel; you’ll drift through on bamboo rafts, guided by locals with kerosene lanterns. Keep your eyes peeled for bats, swifts, and under certain seasons, wild gibbons at the entrance. 🔹 Quick Essentials: – Entrance + guide (per group): ~150–600 THB 🏮 – Bamboo raft ride: ~300–400 THB per group🛶 Perfect for adventurous souls craving natural wonder just a stone’s throw from Chiang Mai—Nam Lod is a memorable highlight of Northern Thailand’s Mae Hong Son region.