Thailand’s electric capital — golden temples, a mighty river, street-food feasts, dazzling malls and rooftop nights
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4
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15
Attractions
10
Meals planned
💡 Recommended trip length for Bangkok: 4 days — the Grand Palace & riverside temples, Jim Thompson & the malls, the markets and rooftop bars, and an Ayutthaya day trip.
🗓 Prices & visa rules verified: August 2026
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08:00
🍚Breakfast
Jok (rice porridge) or a hotel breakfast and Thai iced coffee.
฿121.82 /person (est.)
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09:15
🛶Chao Phraya River & Canal Tour· Chao Phraya, Bangkok
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Chao Phraya River → Grand Palace
🚇~10 min by BTS / MRT · Saphan Taksin (BTS) → Sanam Chai (MRT)
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11:25
🏯Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew· Rattanakosin, Bangkok
🕒 08:30–15:30 · Last entry 14:30 · Closes 15:30 — go in the morning. Covered shoulders and knees required; ignore "it's closed" touts.
฿500.00⏱ 3 hoursculture
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14:25
🍜Lunch
Pad thai, boat noodles or a food-court feast for a few baht.
฿278.45 /person (est.)
Grand Palace → Wat Traimit
🚇~20 min by BTS / MRT · Sanam Chai (MRT) → Hua Lamphong (MRT)
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15:40
🛕Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)· Chinatown, Bangkok
🕒 08:00–17:00 · Last entry 16:00 · Home to the world's largest solid-gold Buddha (5.5 tonnes), at the gateway to Chinatown.
฿100.00⏱ 0.75 hoursculture
Wat Traimit → Chinatown
🚶~5 min on foot · Hua Lamphong (MRT) → Wat Mangkon (MRT)
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18:00
🏮Chinatown (Yaowarat)· Samphanthawong, Bangkok
🕒 17:00–24:00 · Last entry 22:00 · Yaowarat Road — neon signs, gold shops and Bangkok's best street-food after dark.
Free⏱ 1.5 hours
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19:40
🍢Dinner
Dinner out — street-food crawl, riverside seafood, or a rooftop bar.
฿487.30 /person (est.)
Chinatown → Asiatique The Riverfront
🚇~25 min by BTS / MRT · Wat Mangkon (MRT) → Saphan Taksin + boat
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21:05
🎡Asiatique The Riverfront· Charoen Krung, Bangkok
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✈️Flights฿15,315
Per person · return from India฿7,658
Total · 2 adults฿15,315
🏨Accommodation฿2,611
3-Star hotel · per night (per room)฿870.17
3 nights × 1 room฿2,611
🎭Attractions & Activities฿5,100
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew฿1000.00
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)฿600.00
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)฿400.00
Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)฿200.00
Chao Phraya River & Canal Tour฿2,400
Wat Saket (Golden Mount)฿100.00
Jim Thompson House฿400.00
Total (all pax)฿5,100
🍽️Food & Dining฿5,882
🌅 Breakfast × 3d × 2 pax฿730.94
☀ Lunch × 4d × 2 pax฿2,228
🌙 Dinner × 3d × 2 pax฿2,924
Total food & dining฿5,882
🚇Airport Transfer฿180.00
Airport Rail Link · per person, one way (cheaper than a cab at ฿750.00 for this group)฿45.00
Airport ⇄ hotel · 2 legs × 2 pax฿180.00
🚇Local Transport฿1,200
Per person · per day (public transit)฿150.00
4 days × 2 pax฿1,200
🛂Visa — Not requiredVisa-free ✓
Entry typeVisa-free for your nationality ✓
StayShort-stay tourism — no visa needed
Estimated Grand Total
Bangkok · 4 days · 2 adults
฿30,288
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15 attractions
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🏯 Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Rattanakosin, Bangkok
culture
3 hours
🕒 08:30–15:30
Bangkok's dazzling royal heart — the former royal palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, a glittering complex of gilded spires, mosaic-clad pavilions and mythical guardians. Strict dress code; go early before the heat.
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02 / 15
🛕 Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
Chinatown, Bangkok
culture
0.75 hours
🕒 08:00–17:00
Home to the world's largest solid-gold Buddha — 3 m tall and 5.5 tonnes — at the gateway to Chinatown, with a small museum on its remarkable rediscovery.
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03 / 15
🏮 Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Samphanthawong, Bangkok
leisure
1.5 hours
🕒 17:00–24:00
One of the world's great Chinatowns — Yaowarat Road blazing with neon and gold shops, and an unbeatable street-food scene that comes alive after dark.
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04 / 15
🛶 Chao Phraya River & Canal Tour
Chao Phraya, Bangkok
leisure
2 hours
🕒 08:00–18:00
A long-tail boat through the Thonburi khlongs (canals) past stilt houses, riverside temples and the floating life of old Bangkok, plus the express-boat hop between the riverside sights. The best way to feel the river city.
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05 / 15
🎡 Asiatique The Riverfront
Charoen Krung, Bangkok
leisure
2 hours
🕒 16:00–24:00
A riverside night bazaar in restored warehouses — shops, a giant Ferris wheel, a Calypso cabaret and dozens of restaurants, reached by a free shuttle boat. A relaxed, breezy way to spend a warm evening by the river.
06 / 15
🛕 Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
Rattanakosin, Bangkok
culture
1.5 hours
🕒 08:00–18:30
Home to the colossal 46 m gold-leafed Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage — leafy courtyards studded with stupas and a working massage school. A short walk from the Grand Palace.
07 / 15
🌅 Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Thonburi, Bangkok
culture
1.5 hours
🕒 08:00–18:00
The porcelain-encrusted 70 m spire on the Thonburi bank, reached by a quick cross-river ferry — climb the steep steps for a river view, and admire it best from the opposite bank at sunset when it glows.
08 / 15
⛰ Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
Pom Prap, Bangkok
culture
1 hour
🕒 07:30–19:00
A golden hilltop temple reached by 318 spiralling steps past bells and shrines, rewarding you with a panorama over the old city. Magical at sunset.
09 / 15
🏡 Jim Thompson House
Pathum Wan, Bangkok
culture
1.5 hours
🕒 10:00–18:00
The teak compound of the American who revived Thai silk and then vanished mysteriously in 1967 — six traditional houses of art and antiques in a lush tropical garden, an oasis beside the Siam malls. Guided tours only.
10 / 15
🛍 Siam Malls & Erawan Shrine
Pathum Wan, Bangkok
shopping
2 hours
🕒 10:00–22:00
Bangkok's glittering retail core — Siam Paragon, ICONSIAM-rivalling malls, the SEA LIFE aquarium and the gold-leafed Erawan Shrine with its dancers. A cool, frenetic midday refuge linked by the Skytrain.
11 / 15
🌳 Lumphini Park
Pathum Wan, Bangkok
leisure
1 hour
🕒 04:30–21:00
Bangkok's central green escape — lakes with paddle boats, resident monitor lizards, joggers and morning tai chi, ringed by the city's skyscrapers.
12 / 15
🧺 Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak, Bangkok
shopping
2.5 hours
🕒 09:00–18:00
One of the world's largest markets — 15,000 stalls of clothing, art, antiques, plants, street food and curiosities, open weekends only. Vast and sweaty; go early, follow the numbered sections and bargain.
13 / 15
🍻 Khao San Road
Banglamphu, Bangkok
leisure
1.5 hours
🕒 17:00–02:00
The legendary backpacker street — a neon riot of bars, street food (pad thai and scorpions alike), tattoo parlours, buskers and travellers from everywhere. Loud, cheap and unforgettable after dark.
14 / 15
🛕 Ayutthaya Ancient City
Ayutthaya (day trip)
culture
4 hours
🕒 08:00–18:00
The UNESCO-listed ruins of Siam's former capital ~1.5 hrs north — crumbling brick prangs, rows of headless Buddhas and the famous Buddha head wrapped in banyan roots. A classic full-day trip, often by river cruise.
15 / 15
🛟 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Ratchaburi (day trip)
leisure
2 hours
🕒 07:00–13:00
The classic floating market ~1.5 hrs southwest — wooden boats laden with tropical fruit, noodles and souvenirs paddling the canals. Touristy but photogenic; go at dawn before the crowds, often combined with the Maeklong railway market.
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Airport → your hotel
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is about 30 km from the city centre. The Airport Rail Link reaches the city in ~26 min (35–45 THB), connecting to the MRT at Makkasan and the BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai. A metered public taxi to Sukhumvit is roughly ฿300–450 including the 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls — use the public taxi queue, insist on the meter. Add your hotel on the Day-by-Day tab for an exact distance and fare. Verified Jul 2026.
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Ways to spend less
Go City Bangkok and similar bundles cover 30+ attractions on one digital ticket; buying the same sights individually can cost up to 50% more. Only worth it if you are packing several paid sights into a day or two.
Most of Bangkok's best hours are free — the canal walk, Chinatown and the night markets cost nothing. Temples are the paid part.
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Emergencies
191 Police · 1669 Ambulance · 199 Fire. Tourist Police (English): 1155. 112 works on mobiles.
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SIM & data
Carriers: AIS, TrueMove, dtac — cheap tourist SIMs at the airport; or an eSIM (Airalo/Holafly).
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Best time to visit
November to February is the cool, dry season — the best time. March–May is brutally hot; June–October is the rainy season (short heavy downpours). Plan temples for the morning and malls or river cruises for the hot afternoons.
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Getting around
The BTS Skytrain and MRT are fast, cheap and air-conditioned; the Chao Phraya express boats are scenic and beat the traffic. Use Grab for taxis (insist on the meter otherwise). Tuk-tuks are fun but negotiate first. A <strong>BTS Skytrain One-Day Pass</strong> (~150 THB) gives unlimited Skytrain rides — tap a <strong>Rabbit</strong> card for BTS or use MRT tokens; the <strong>Chao Phraya Tourist Boat</strong> day pass (~150 THB) covers the river piers.
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Temple etiquette
Dress modestly at temples and the Grand Palace — shoulders and knees covered, shoes off inside. Never point your feet at Buddha images, and treat all images respectfully. Ignore touts who claim a temple is "closed today".
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Visa for Indians
Thailand gives Indian passport holders visa-free entry for up to 30 days (Cabinet decision, 14 Jul 2026 — it replaced the earlier 60-day scheme). No fee, no visa on arrival. File the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) online within 72 hours before arrival, and carry an onward ticket and proof of funds.
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Heat strategy
Do the Grand Palace and riverside temples early before the heat and crowds. Spend the hot midday in the malls, Jim Thompson House or a museum, and save the markets, Asiatique and rooftop bars for the evening.
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Food to try
Pad thai, som tam (papaya salad), green and massaman curry, boat noodles, mango sticky rice and a fresh coconut from a street cart. Eat where the locals queue — it is some of the world's best street food.
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See the river & a day trip
A long-tail boat through the Thonburi canals (khlongs) shows old riverside Bangkok. Ayutthaya's ancient temple ruins and the Damnoen Saduak floating market are classic day trips.