JC’s Road Trip – A Night on a Houseboat on Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir Thailand

While traveling around I want give you a peek at some fun things to do.

Well it is nice to be back on the road again! While traveling around I want give you a peek at some fun things to do if you are living as a happy RIPper (Retiree In Paradise) in Thailand. So let me show you a cool and fun thing to do if you are living in the north of Thailand.
If you are looking to get away from the congestion of Chiang Mai, about an hour away from town you can find yourself in a peaceful surrounding on a houseboat in the middle of a picturesque lake surrounded by cool water and misty forests. A perfect way to spend a long weekend, or even just a day is to go to Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir.

You will have to pay to enter the Sri Lanna National Park, where the Mae Ngat Dam and Reservoir is located. It seems like sometimes you get in to the park for free because there is no one collecting money. The fee isn’t much though so don’t sweat it. However, there is the two-tier pricing is in place as with all National Parks, and as a Farang you might have to pay a bit more. It’s an unfortunate fact about Thailand, but it won’t break you.

Once you arrive, you will need to take a long-tail boat to the actual houseboats, which are nestled further away from the parking area. It appears it costs 500 Baht, for the boat ride out to the houseboats. Although by phone we were told it would only be 100 Baht.
This large stretch of fresh water was formed a while back when a dam was built across the Mae Ngat river and flooded the valley forming the reservoir. The Mae Ngat Reservoir lies between the Mae Ngat and Mae Taeng forests creating an incredibly quiet spot to relax, swim or to fish. The reservoir has good fishing. Catches include, giant catfish, Jungle Fish and Indian Carp. Kayaks are also available to rent for paddling around on the lake.
We stayed at one of the several floating houseboats that available for rent by the day or to sleep in overnight. The accommodations are very basic and electricity is only generated during the evening hours so don’t expect luxury. There are also restaurants where you can order food & drinks while there. So come along with us and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir.

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