Trekking in
Nrthern Thailand

Trek With:POM

Professional Trekking guide: Jittra Chakan Born: Village near Chiang Mai city. Experience and Skills: trekking since 1985, trekking porter, tour leader, interpreter, entertainer, cook, musician, teacher, naturalist, companion and friend. Fully qualified site-seeing tour leader. Education and training: Chiang Mai University philosophy and psychology, tourists authority University course, in-house training with Gem Travel. Languages:. English, Thai, various levels off communication in six major tribal languages. Conversational German and some French.

Comments from Pom: "I have learned a lot from the various tribal groups who have made their home in the northern Thailand foothills of the Himalayan mountain range. Even though I am not a Hill-tribal person I feel very much at home when I visit their villages. Their simple way of life, understanding of nature, community awareness, personal warmth and unique cultures never fail to impress me. I feel fortunate that I have the chance to show people around this fascinating area. Trekking is so much fun, meeting tribal people, elephant riding, bamboo rafting, jungle walking and the wonders of nature combine to make a two or three-day trek the highlight of many a visitors holiday."

Pom is one of the few female guides to run professional treks in Thailand. She is recognised by other guides as unequal in her tribal and area knowledge , care of visitors and professional attitude. She knows the forest, people, culture, fauna & flora like any other guide. This ensures that those fortunate enough to rek with her have a truly wonderful trek. Visitors often cite her as  one of the best all-around guides in the country, if not, the region.

Pom takes only small groups of four to eight people and many of them insist on her as a guide and have been returning year after year.

 

Pom's office!