7. Hin Dat - Chong Sadao Bicycle Track

This bicycle track is 80+ Km bike ride from Hin Dat in Thong Pha Phum District to Chong Sadao in Kanchanaburi City District being the 7th track from the Ayutthaya - Three Pagoda Pass - Ayutthaya Route.

The track starts in Hin Dat and we continue to descent Rd #323 over Lin Thin in Thong Pha Phum District and
Sai Yok and Tha Sao in Sai Yok District. In Sai Yok we take Rd #3457 until Ban Chong Sadao and turn just before arriving at the Khwae Yai River Bridge north to our accommodation. The track runs on the borders of the Sai Yok National Park and the Erawan National Park.

Sai Yok Yai National Park is located on the Kanchanaburi - Thong Pha Phum Rd and is situated in the Sai Yok and Thong Pha Phum Districts. The park was inaugurated on the 27th October 1980 as the 11th National Park of Thailand, with a total area of 500 Sq Km. The park encompasses the famous Khwae Noi River and contains some waterfalls and caves on the river bank. The park was once the location for some scenes of the 1978 American war drama film “The Deer Hunter”, starring Robert De Niro.

The Erawan National Park was inaugurated in June 1975 as Thailand's 12th national park. It covers an area of 550 Sq Km. The eastern mountains rise to nearly 1,000 meters with shear limestone cliffs. The park is featuring the well-known 7-tiered Erawan waterfall with its emerald green water. The park has also caves such as the Phra That Cave.

Main points of interest on this track are the Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum and the Sai Yok Noi Waterfalls.

The tour will take about 5-6 hours depending on the weather conditions and your physical fitness. The track is fully paved. There are passages involved over main roads with rather heavy traffic. Be careful in these locations. Points of Interest are mainly for reference.

Tips and Warnings

Be cautious as traffic is sometimes chaotic and dangerous. Motor vehicles often fail to see cyclists and pedestrians, so you must closely watch out for them. Motorcycles are a common cause of local accidents. Dogs and potholes can also be dangerous, especially in remote areas.

Be visible and wear yellow or orange colors. Use flashing rear bike lights during your bicycle trip. It is inadvisable to drive at night due to the lack of lighting.

Weather can be very hot, so make sure to drink plenty of fluids and wear sun block. Cover the body parts as much as possible and wear a hat or even better a bike helmet. Stay hydrated!

Be sure to have a tire repair kit with you, as flat tires are common due to the badly maintained roads and the lack of bicycle paths.

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Ayutthaya Biking Adventure [ABA] is a sporting branch of Ayutthaya Historical Research. ABA’s objective is to promote bicycle tourism in Ayutthaya. Bicycling is the perfect outdoor recreation to explore Ayutthaya's city island and its surroundings. More information can be found at: http://aybiad.yolasite.com/

Disclaimer

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