Southeast Asia · 5 to 7 days
Songkran festival tour from India
Thai New Year in Bangkok or Chiang Mai: temple rituals in the morning, water fights in the streets by afternoon.
Plan this tripAt a glance
Thai New Year, the world's biggest water fight
- Duration
- 5 to 7 days
- Best time
- Mid April (Songkran falls on 13 to 15 April)
- Best for
- Friends, groups, young couples
- Departs from
- Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad or Mumbai
- Price
- 3★ hotels from ₹45,000
4★ hotels from ₹55,000
5★ hotels from ₹70,000
Per person
Songkran marks the Thai New Year in mid April. Families visit temples and pour water over Buddha images and elders' hands; then the streets become a citywide water fight.
We base you in Bangkok or Chiang Mai for the festival days, with hotels near the action, then add a few quieter days on the beach.
Highlights
- Songkran rituals at a Bangkok or Chiang Mai temple
- Street celebrations on Silom Road or around Chiang Mai's old city moat
- Thai New Year food markets
- Beach days in Phuket or Krabi after the festival
Usually included
- Return flights
- Hotels close to the celebrations
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Guided temple visit
- Visa guidance
Visa
We confirm Thailand's current entry rules for Indian passport holders when you book.
Day by day
A 7-day itinerary
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Day 1
Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. Evening at a night market.
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Day 2
Bangkok
Songkran temple rituals, traditional Thai New Year celebrations and local food markets.
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Day 3
Bangkok
The Songkran water festival on Silom Road and the street celebrations.
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Day 4
Phuket
Domestic flight to Phuket, check in and time at Patong Beach.
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Day 5
Phuket
Beach time, water activities and local night markets.
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Day 6
Phuket
An island excursion, or a free day on the beach.
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Day 7
Departure
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Phuket Airport.
A typical route: we change the order, the hotels and the number of nights to suit you. Prices are per person and depend on travel dates and hotel availability.
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