Trip to πΉπ THAILAND & MALAYSIA π²πΎ
Exploring Southeast Asia: A Journey Through Malaysia & Bangkok β Safari Adventures, Scenic Parks, Luxurious Stays, and Culinary Delights!
- Family of 3 (Wife, 4yr old kid & me)
- Covered cities only (6 days)
- Total Spend 1.1 Lakh INR + CC points
Itinerary & details below π
Will share all the links at the bottom
#Travel #ccgeek
Exploring Southeast Asia: A Journey Through Malaysia & Bangkok β Safari Adventures, Scenic Parks, Luxurious Stays, and Culinary Delights!
- Family of 3 (Wife, 4yr old kid & me)
- Covered cities only (6 days)
- Total Spend 1.1 Lakh INR + CC points
Itinerary & details below π
Will share all the links at the bottom
#Travel #ccgeek
Trip planned only 6 days before, turned out to be a bit expensive
DAY 0 -> MUMBAI TO BANGKOK
Via. Air India
Booked with Air India miles (32000) + Rs.6000 for 2 tickets and Rs.20000 revenue for 3rd ticket
Total revenue cost Rs.26000
ADANI WEST LOUNGE IS GOOD (Perks of Air India Platinum Membership)
Landed in Bangkok and booked cab to hotel
29 Kms - 222 BHAT (~Rs.500 INR) booked through BOLT - Car was Toyota ALTIS
One can get cheaper flight tickets via AVIOS miles if booked 3-4 months early
DAY 0 -> MUMBAI TO BANGKOK
Via. Air India
Booked with Air India miles (32000) + Rs.6000 for 2 tickets and Rs.20000 revenue for 3rd ticket
Total revenue cost Rs.26000
ADANI WEST LOUNGE IS GOOD (Perks of Air India Platinum Membership)
Landed in Bangkok and booked cab to hotel
29 Kms - 222 BHAT (~Rs.500 INR) booked through BOLT - Car was Toyota ALTIS
One can get cheaper flight tickets via AVIOS miles if booked 3-4 months early
DAY 0
Hotel - NOVOTEL SUKHUMVIT 4
Excellent Rooms & Views
Indian Menu Available
Includes the Breakfast in booking
Food is decent β¦
Cost for 3 nights - Rs.27000
Paid with 14000 Accor points + Rs.185
SIM - Free of cost
Took Matrix sim using VISA FOREX offer.
Hotel - NOVOTEL SUKHUMVIT 4
Excellent Rooms & Views
Indian Menu Available
Includes the Breakfast in booking
Food is decent β¦
Cost for 3 nights - Rs.27000
Paid with 14000 Accor points + Rs.185
SIM - Free of cost
Took Matrix sim using VISA FOREX offer.
Went for shopping in afternoon β¦
Chatuchak Weekend Market is the biggest market in THAILAND with 15,000+ stalls and very big Selection of shops covering bags, watches, accessories, clothes, foood, toys, utensils, literally everything under the earth β¦.
Very economic in price, but one needs to explore a lot
BUY A HAND FAN in summers, itβs 100 BHAT here and will be useful for entire trip
Here we used public transport. Itβs 49 BHAT per person for the local METRO. FOREX is needed as they donβt accept cards below 300 BHAT
Took Rs.20000 worth THAI BHAT for entire trip - around 8000 THB. Used BookMyForex
WEEKENDS ONLY & TILL 6 PM ONLY. Post 6 PM, you can go to JJ mall, just 400 m walk
Chatuchak Weekend Market is the biggest market in THAILAND with 15,000+ stalls and very big Selection of shops covering bags, watches, accessories, clothes, foood, toys, utensils, literally everything under the earth β¦.
Very economic in price, but one needs to explore a lot
BUY A HAND FAN in summers, itβs 100 BHAT here and will be useful for entire trip
Here we used public transport. Itβs 49 BHAT per person for the local METRO. FOREX is needed as they donβt accept cards below 300 BHAT
Took Rs.20000 worth THAI BHAT for entire trip - around 8000 THB. Used BookMyForex
WEEKENDS ONLY & TILL 6 PM ONLY. Post 6 PM, you can go to JJ mall, just 400 m walk
DAY 0
Explored streets of Bangkok
Take BOLT for TAXI, itβs cheaper than GRAB but takes atleast 20-30 mins to confirm
We walked for most part as BANGKOK had traffic
Dinner at DOSA KING π a bit expensive but good Indian food with vegetarian options. Walkable from hotel
Walking path might not be suitable for families due to the crowd at night. You will find a lot of girls on the streets calling for massages
Explored streets of Bangkok
Take BOLT for TAXI, itβs cheaper than GRAB but takes atleast 20-30 mins to confirm
We walked for most part as BANGKOK had traffic
Dinner at DOSA KING π a bit expensive but good Indian food with vegetarian options. Walkable from hotel
Walking path might not be suitable for families due to the crowd at night. You will find a lot of girls on the streets calling for massages
DAY 1
Most important experience of the TRIP for my kid.
Started early β¦
BOOKED this trip through KLOOK - if you are going with family β¦ MY ADVICE
For 3 people - Book Private Car π experience through KLOOK β¦
Includes Pick and drop from Hotel (60 kms to total) and the same car will take you through SAFARI EXPERIENCE β¦ you have so much flexibility to stop, watch the animals etc. ~45 mins . Bigger families can chose a VAN
We started at 7.40AM from hotel. Reached at 8.40 and we were the 2nd car in the Q for safariβ¦
LOVED ITTTTT - All animals just walking by your side - Tigers, Lions etc. just beside your car.
Total Cost - Rs.12000 INR (including travel, tickets to safari and food - Indian menu)
Link to KLOOK - s.klook.com
Most important experience of the TRIP for my kid.
Started early β¦
BOOKED this trip through KLOOK - if you are going with family β¦ MY ADVICE
For 3 people - Book Private Car π experience through KLOOK β¦
Includes Pick and drop from Hotel (60 kms to total) and the same car will take you through SAFARI EXPERIENCE β¦ you have so much flexibility to stop, watch the animals etc. ~45 mins . Bigger families can chose a VAN
We started at 7.40AM from hotel. Reached at 8.40 and we were the 2nd car in the Q for safariβ¦
LOVED ITTTTT - All animals just walking by your side - Tigers, Lions etc. just beside your car.
Total Cost - Rs.12000 INR (including travel, tickets to safari and food - Indian menu)
Link to KLOOK - s.klook.com
After the Safari β¦ you can get into the main PARK to walk and see animals β¦ BE READY FOR WALKING Atleast 15000 steps
There are 7 Shows β¦ DONT MISS THESE
𦧠Show
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are fabulous. We covered 6/7
Stunt show & cowboy show are decent too - VERY REAL.
No outside food allowed. CARRY CASH β¦ Not very expensive .. spent 170 TBH on popcorn and water
There are Giaraffe, Baby tiger etc. feeding points. We donβt spend much time here due to the queues.
ITS HOT, carry the fan I suggested. WE didnβt .. π₯²
Food is okay, big hall, Indian dal chawal, paneer curry & some NV options ended with deserts. Buffet β¦
There are 7 Shows β¦ DONT MISS THESE
𦧠Show
π¬ show
π¦ show
π show
are fabulous. We covered 6/7
Stunt show & cowboy show are decent too - VERY REAL.
No outside food allowed. CARRY CASH β¦ Not very expensive .. spent 170 TBH on popcorn and water
There are Giaraffe, Baby tiger etc. feeding points. We donβt spend much time here due to the queues.
ITS HOT, carry the fan I suggested. WE didnβt .. π₯²
Food is okay, big hall, Indian dal chawal, paneer curry & some NV options ended with deserts. Buffet β¦
DAY 1
Came back from the safari β¦
TIRED, went for mall shopping in the night. Took GRAB as it was a bit cheaper β¦
Bangkok is a shopping heaven. Esp. For bags and clothes - they are very cheap if found the right place.
We did a bit of shopping of first copies at MBK mall (2 coach bags) - wonβt tell the price here. But bargain.
Dinner at MBK mall & then Hotel β¦ ACCORPLUS gets 2 drinks for free - can be used at bar place on roof top
Came back from the safari β¦
TIRED, went for mall shopping in the night. Took GRAB as it was a bit cheaper β¦
Bangkok is a shopping heaven. Esp. For bags and clothes - they are very cheap if found the right place.
We did a bit of shopping of first copies at MBK mall (2 coach bags) - wonβt tell the price here. But bargain.
Dinner at MBK mall & then Hotel β¦ ACCORPLUS gets 2 drinks for free - can be used at bar place on roof top
DAY 2
Morning went to BANGKOK Temple tour β¦
Took GRAB car to the location. Local Tuk Tuk is a scam, they ask 500 TBH where cab takes you at 150 TBHβ¦
If you are not getting cab, ask hotel reception, they will book through GRAB for business. 10-20% extra, but less waiting time.
Remember, drivers cancel a lotttt in Bangkok. It was a HOT DAY, beautiful sights β¦ but really HOT day. Extreme weather warning β¦
Covered EMERALD BUDDHA & GRAND PALACE β¦
Entry 1000 TBH for 2 - FREE ENTRY for kids. Took free English tour inside by Bangkok govt, itβs fine β¦
Spent 2 hours and didnβt go further for WAT ARUN & WAT PHO. No pre-booking done, so we were flexible enough to change our plan
Morning went to BANGKOK Temple tour β¦
Took GRAB car to the location. Local Tuk Tuk is a scam, they ask 500 TBH where cab takes you at 150 TBHβ¦
If you are not getting cab, ask hotel reception, they will book through GRAB for business. 10-20% extra, but less waiting time.
Remember, drivers cancel a lotttt in Bangkok. It was a HOT DAY, beautiful sights β¦ but really HOT day. Extreme weather warning β¦
Covered EMERALD BUDDHA & GRAND PALACE β¦
Entry 1000 TBH for 2 - FREE ENTRY for kids. Took free English tour inside by Bangkok govt, itβs fine β¦
Spent 2 hours and didnβt go further for WAT ARUN & WAT PHO. No pre-booking done, so we were flexible enough to change our plan
Next to SIAM PARAGON MALLβ¦
Premium mall - expensive branded stores. NO SHOPPING HERE β¦
Excellent world class food options here at low prices β¦ MICHELIN guide restaurants selling at 85 TBH π₯π₯π₯
Took chicken on rice and extra rice for kid - 85 + 20 TBH
Sticky rice & Mango as dessert - 50 TBH
All prepped for the major attraction β¦ OCEAN LIFE (itβs in the mall itself).
FREE STROLLER AVAILABLE FOR KIDS
Premium mall - expensive branded stores. NO SHOPPING HERE β¦
Excellent world class food options here at low prices β¦ MICHELIN guide restaurants selling at 85 TBH π₯π₯π₯
Took chicken on rice and extra rice for kid - 85 + 20 TBH
Sticky rice & Mango as dessert - 50 TBH
All prepped for the major attraction β¦ OCEAN LIFE (itβs in the mall itself).
FREE STROLLER AVAILABLE FOR KIDS
SIAM OCEAN LIFE
Price - Rs.6500 for 3 of us. Booked via KLOOK the day beforeβ¦
If interested you can add Madam Tussaudβs Wax Museum at Rs.1200 more
Excellent excellent experience for the KIDS β¦ they will love it. We planned to visit for SHARK FEEDING & wow, itβs sooo beautifulβ¦ 2 hours for the entire experience
Some videos π but they wonβt do justice to the show
Price - Rs.6500 for 3 of us. Booked via KLOOK the day beforeβ¦
If interested you can add Madam Tussaudβs Wax Museum at Rs.1200 more
Excellent excellent experience for the KIDS β¦ they will love it. We planned to visit for SHARK FEEDING & wow, itβs sooo beautifulβ¦ 2 hours for the entire experience
Some videos π but they wonβt do justice to the show
Final Shopping at PLATINUM shopping mall β¦ (this is in same building as another NOVOTEL property, plan to stay there if interested in shopping)
With kids ?? DO VISIT MOSHI MOSHI store in Platinum Shopping mall. Spent 1000 TBH & for excellent Toys & home furnishing β Value for money
Donβt miss the Floors 1,2 & 3 β¦ so many stores for clothes & bags. I say it again β¦ VERY AFFORDABLE
3rd floor also has a big section for shopping Asian & Thailand packed food - Chocolates, dried fruits etc. for wholesale prices
DINNER at Hotel β¦ below entire food + some fresh juices. Costed us 500 TBH after 50% Accor discount β¦
With kids ?? DO VISIT MOSHI MOSHI store in Platinum Shopping mall. Spent 1000 TBH & for excellent Toys & home furnishing β Value for money
Donβt miss the Floors 1,2 & 3 β¦ so many stores for clothes & bags. I say it again β¦ VERY AFFORDABLE
3rd floor also has a big section for shopping Asian & Thailand packed food - Chocolates, dried fruits etc. for wholesale prices
DINNER at Hotel β¦ below entire food + some fresh juices. Costed us 500 TBH after 50% Accor discount β¦
DAY 3 - A bit relaxing for feet (12000 steps only) but also travel to Malaysia
Started with good breakfast at hotel and took BOLT to Airport
230 TBH for 30 kms. Ask them to take expressway π£οΈ and pay extra toll (50 TBH)
Cabs are good in Bangkok, got a KIA ELECTRIC cab, excellent experience
Reached Airport early β¦ Took Lounge (FREE with Axis Magnus Priority Pass)
Decent food, excellent ambience, 15 mins Free massage included β¦
Started with good breakfast at hotel and took BOLT to Airport
230 TBH for 30 kms. Ask them to take expressway π£οΈ and pay extra toll (50 TBH)
Cabs are good in Bangkok, got a KIA ELECTRIC cab, excellent experience
Reached Airport early β¦ Took Lounge (FREE with Axis Magnus Priority Pass)
Decent food, excellent ambience, 15 mins Free massage included β¦
NEXT TO MALAYSIA β¦
AIRASIA - Rs.13000 for 3 of us including extra luggage , 1.5 hour direct flight
Total cost till now Rs.70000 including shopping, experiences, food, local travel & flights.
Will share details about MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR next week. We loved it more than BANGKOKβ¦ Traffic, Hotel β€οΈ, Transport, Beautiful parks & buildings
AIRASIA - Rs.13000 for 3 of us including extra luggage , 1.5 hour direct flight
Total cost till now Rs.70000 including shopping, experiences, food, local travel & flights.
Will share details about MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR next week. We loved it more than BANGKOKβ¦ Traffic, Hotel β€οΈ, Transport, Beautiful parks & buildings
THIS TRIP WAS fully based on last minute planningβ¦
Intended for Major city visits for shopping & as an experience for my kid. We focused on activities for the same
Others can also go to PHUKET, KRABI & PATTAYA, PHI PHI for beaches, adventurous water sports and Thai massage experience
I travelled in 2017 & the experience is second to none. I did JET SKI, SNORKELLING π€Ώ etc.
If you like the post and interested in such amount of details - please like, share & comment. Will post about MALAYSIA next week. πππ Ask any questions as needed
Intended for Major city visits for shopping & as an experience for my kid. We focused on activities for the same
Others can also go to PHUKET, KRABI & PATTAYA, PHI PHI for beaches, adventurous water sports and Thai massage experience
I travelled in 2017 & the experience is second to none. I did JET SKI, SNORKELLING π€Ώ etc.
If you like the post and interested in such amount of details - please like, share & comment. Will post about MALAYSIA next week. πππ Ask any questions as needed
MISSING DETAILS
Thailand - VISA FREE for Indians till 11 Nov 2024
Malaysia - VISA FREE for Indians till 31 Dec 2024
Took Travel Insurance from my advisor - Total charge Rs.1300 for 3 of us. 7 days ASIAN countries included
If interested in insurance queries - you can reach out to her for FREE consultation - forms.gle
Thailand - VISA FREE for Indians till 11 Nov 2024
Malaysia - VISA FREE for Indians till 31 Dec 2024
Took Travel Insurance from my advisor - Total charge Rs.1300 for 3 of us. 7 days ASIAN countries included
If interested in insurance queries - you can reach out to her for FREE consultation - forms.gle
TOTAL TRIP POINTS USED
NOVOTEL STAY (Thailand)
15000 Accor points - Transferred it from Axis Magnus last year - with 19000 Axis Magnus points
MARRIOTT STAY (Malaysia) -
Got Rs.2:1 value for point
47500 Points - Transferred from AMEX with 30% Bonus - 36000 Amex points
One of the best properties I visited to date β€οΈ
Travel AIR INDIA miles used β¦
MUM - BANGKOK (2Pax)
KUALA LUMPUR- SINGAPORE (3Pax)
SINGAPORE - MUMBAI (3 Pax)
This was my travel accumulation
NOVOTEL STAY (Thailand)
15000 Accor points - Transferred it from Axis Magnus last year - with 19000 Axis Magnus points
MARRIOTT STAY (Malaysia) -
Got Rs.2:1 value for point
47500 Points - Transferred from AMEX with 30% Bonus - 36000 Amex points
One of the best properties I visited to date β€οΈ
Travel AIR INDIA miles used β¦
MUM - BANGKOK (2Pax)
KUALA LUMPUR- SINGAPORE (3Pax)
SINGAPORE - MUMBAI (3 Pax)
This was my travel accumulation
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