Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Trail: Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Activity: Forest hike + temple visit

Duration: ~3 hours

Started my Southeast Asia hike with the Monk’s Trail—a peaceful climb through dense forest that opens up to hidden jungle temples. Wat Pha Lat felt like a secret sanctuary, while the final push to Doi Suthep was steep but worth it for the view and history.