What To Bring
Yoga Mat
Sweater/shawl: The weather might turn cold on some days in the morning/evening
Comfortable clothings for Asana classes.
Please adhere to Dress Code: covering shoulders, midriff, legs
Comfortable walking shoes for mountain area
Sandals
Drinking Water Bottle
Torch
Adaptor
Thailand standard voltage is 220V, 50Hz
Majority of sockets are type A and type B
Toiletries and other personal items
Note: Towel, shower gel, hair shampoo will be provided in the cottage
There is swimming pool at the resort.
Travel
Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival in Thailand.
Visa
If a visa is required, please apply for a standard tourist visa.
For any questions, you can write to Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre at trpti@sivananda.org.in
Arrival
Please plan to arrive on Sunday, 20 September 2026 before 17:00.
Vegetarian dinner will be served at 18:00
Course initiation begins at 19:30
Departure
Departure is on Sunday, 18 October 2026, from the morning onwards.
Getting There
The course will be held at Phu Chaisai Mountain Resort in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
By Air (Recommended)
Fly into Bangkok, and take a connecting flight to Chiang Rai (CEI).
Bangkok has two airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Thai Airways, VietJet
Don Mueang Airport (DMK) – AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air
The resort is approximately 45 km from Chiang Rai Airport, about a 1-hour drive.
Taxis and Grab are available at the airport
Group or private pickups to the resort can be arranged after registration
By Bus
Buses run daily from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
Distance: ~800 km
Duration: 11–13 hours
Bookings can be made via: www.busonlineticket.co.th
By Train
There is no direct train to Chiang Rai.
You can:
Take a train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (CNX)
Continue by bus or car to Chiang Rai (approx. 4 hours)
The Green Bus service operates regularly between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.