Private Half-day Monk Chat
The vast majority of the population in Thailand follow Buddhism and this unique experience allows us learn more about this religion and its devotees. We can experience this strong religious experience by meeting a monk at Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Rajaworamahavihara. This ancient royal Buddhist temple in the Old Town is an important centre for Buddhist studies and houses a well-known meditation centre. It is also the first Buddhist university in the country. Here we will have the amazing opportunity to interact in English with monks to discover more about their role in Thai society and learn about everyday life according to Buddha’s teachings. We even get a short introduction into meditation which is practiced to aid mental contemplation.
Route
- Duration: 5 hours, with departure at 12 pm;
- Monk chat session starts at 1 pm and is conducted in English only;
- This trail programme operates daily on private basis with English-speaking guide;
- During this tour, religious sites will be visited where a dress code may apply. Guests are kindly requested to dress respectfully, wearing clothing that covers the shoulders, knees and ankles. Please avoid bright or fluorescent colours, clothing with obscene prints or images, beachwear, and strapless sandals or flip-flops. As a mark of respect for local customs, shoes must be removed before entering religious sites and temples;
- Return transfers are included for main hotels in downtown areas of Bangkok only. Supplementary charges apply for transfers to/from regions outside the central business district, such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both international airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further).
- Tours and transfers with English speaking, licenced assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
