Cycling Tour: Climb the Mountain Passes in Northern Thailand ( draft)

I plan traveling 1,600-2,100 km with a rented car. Along the way, I'll climb 10-11 mountain passes, mostly in the Chiang Mai area. The goal is to climb at least 10-11 of the 17 mountain passes by bike.
Who's joining? Even just on one mountain pass?

           
The Photos from Thailand were taken by Supanut Arunoprayote
             
                               Wat Pa Sak                                           Blue Temple, Chiang Rai                                  Wat-Rong Kun White Temple                                            


By rental car, primarily in Northern Thailand, primarily in the Chiang Mai area. The goal is to climb at least 10-11 of the 16 mountain passes by bike.

Winter, or the northeast monsoon, lasts from mid-October to mid-February. Most of Thailand experiences dry weather with moderate temperatures.
Summer, or the pre-monsoon season, lasts from mid-February to mid-May.
Due to its inland location and latitude, the north, northeast, central, and eastern parts of Thailand experience a long period of warm weather, with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F) from March to May. This contrasts with winter, when temperatures in some areas drop close to 0°C (32°F) or below.
Best Time: The cool season, from November to February, offers the most pleasant weather with cooler temperatures and less rainfall. So, December, January, and February are the best months, with temperatures as low as 15°C and as high as 32°C.
https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/thailand/chiang-mairain THB (฿) The Thai baht is worth about 11 Hungarian forints, 1 US dollar is 33 baht, and 1 euro is 37 baht. When entering Thailand, you must have sufficient cash, equivalent to at least 20,000 baht (500 euros) per person.
Flight duration from Munich to Bangkok is 11 hours, from Vienna to Bangkok – 10.5 hours.
Carry-on baggage allowance for Austrian Airlines (carry-on baggage) is no more than 8 kg. 55 x 40 x 23 cm. The dimensions of a single bag must not exceed 158 cm (height + width + length), i.e. 70 x 60 x 20 cm, and the weight must not exceed 23 kg.

Bike: Medium-distance intercontinental routes: €200, travel bag: €550, total €1,000! Decathlon Chiang Mai TRIBAN Országúti kerékpár, Shimano Sora R3000 - RC500 329,990 ft Decathlon Gravel kerékpár,
Triban RC520 Shimano 105 469,990 ft 35,000 baht ~430,000 ft
Triban RC 120 DISC CN FR TRIBAN Item No.: 8939426 12,000 baht ~140,000 Ft
Budapest-Bangkok-AyutthayaChiang Mai-Bangkok-Budapest travel schedule from Jan.10th to 31st

Car rental options in Chaing Mai

           
                               Wat Chiang Man                                          Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai                                  Wachirathan Waterfall                                            


By rental car, primarily in Northern Thailand, primarily in the Chiang Mai area. The goal is to climb at least 10-11 of the 16 mountain passes by bike.

Winter, or the northeast monsoon, lasts from mid-October to mid-February. Most of Thailand enjoys dry weather with moderate temperatures.
Summer, or the pre-monsoon season, lasts from mid-February to mid-May.
Due to its inland location and latitude, the north, northeast, central, and eastern parts of Thailand experience a long period of warm weather, with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F) from March to May. This contrasts with winter, when temperatures drop close to 0°C (32°F) or below in some areas.
Best Time: The cool season, from November to February, offers the most pleasant weather with cooler temperatures and less rainfall. Therefore, December, January, and February are typically the best months to visit, with temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 32°C (90°F).
https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/thailand/chiang-mairain THB (฿) The Thai baht is worth approximately 12 Hungarian forints, 1 US dollar is 33 baht, and 1 euro is 37 baht. When entering Thailand, you must have sufficient cash equivalent to at least 20,000 baht (500 euros) per person.
Flight duration from Munich to Bangkok is 11 hours, and from Vienna to Bangkok is 10.5 hours.
Carry-on baggage allowance for Austrian Airlines is no more than 8 kg. 55 x 40 x 23 cm. The dimensions of a single bag must not exceed 158 cm (height + width + length), i.e. 70 x 60 x 20 cm, and the weight must not exceed 23 kg.

Bike: Medium-distance intercontinental routes: €200, travel bag: €550, total €1,000! Decathlon Chiang Mai TRIBAN Gravel Bike, Shimano Sora R3000 - RC500 329,990 ft Decathlon Gravel Bike, Triban RC520 Shimano 105 469,990 ft 35,000 baht ~430,000 ft Triban RC 120 DISC CN FR TRIBAN Item No.: 8939426 12,000 baht ~140,000 ft

The journey from Budapest to Chiang Mai takes 3 days. Options are Air France, Emirates, and KLM. Stops in Dubai, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Roundtrip costs around 950 euros.

Car rental options in Chiang Mai

Day 1 in Chiang Mai Jan. 13th
Buying a bicycle in Decathlon or second hand , renting a car in Chiag Mai >> 16km,

1992 - Tan Peng Leng* 815m, Ban Phan Doc 344m 18.73869, 98.88951, DOL 471m DOL = level difference 15.7 km, 3 -12.1%, Energy points 429, 2.5 hours cycling
Day 2Jan.14th
Renting a car in Chiang Mai, driving Chiang Mai >>> 20 km, 0.5 hours By car to the northwest 2300 - Mena Rua Pass 891 m
1994 Phu Chi Fa , Phayao 409 m, 19.17096, 99.90705, DOL 482 m, 27.2 km, 1.8–5.4%, Energy Points 337, 3.5 hours cycling
Day 3Jan.15th
>>> 35 km, 1 hour ride north on Road 107
2224 — Doi Wat Nong Gai 1089 m , San Pa Yang 357 m, 19.02279, 98.87448, DOL 732 m, 19 km, 3.9–13.2%, 825 food stations, 3.5 h cycling, 3–4 km detour on Route 132 Sai Mok Waterfall 19.012508254226972, 98.82264639157576 halfway to the summit https://www.instagram.com/changthongheritagepark/ 238, San Phi Suea, Muang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thaifold, 18.866427474913404, 98.99311600724697
Day 4/ Jan.16th
Chiang Mai >> 22 km, 0.7 km northwest
2215 - Doi Ban Panhai 966 m , Merim 345 m 18.91848, 98.91306, DOL 621 m, 17.2 km, 3.6-15.9%, 652 energy points, 3-hour bike ride to ,Tak Mok Waterfall
Day 5/ Jan. 17th
Arak B Hotel >>> 6 km
2216 - Doi Pui 1582 m , (120,000 lakosu warosh) 349m 18.81039, 98.94994, DOL 1233m !!! , 18.7 km, 6.6–11.8%, 1016 energy points, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most important Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province 5.5 hours cycling
Day 6 / Jan.18th
Chiang Mai >> 60 km, 1.5 hours northeast or 100 km from 2219 Phrao
2220 – Wat Phrabat Pang Phaen* 1095 m, Wat Phrabat Pang Phaen 613 m, 19.01558, 99.30315, DOL 482 m, 4.4 km, 11–22.7%!!, 711 energy points, 2 hours cycling
Day 7 / Jan.19th
Chiang Mai >> 20 km, 1 hour north
2222 - Moncham 1297 m Mae Rim 345 m 18.91849, 98.91308, DOL 952 m! , 22.9 km, 4.2–15.3%, 986 energy points, Tak Mok Waterfall on halfway
Day 8 / Jan.20th
>>> 35 km, 1 hour drive from Chiang Mai to the east
2221 - Doi Ban Mai* 766 m, Ban Pao Sam Kha 367 m 18.75695, 99.24433, DOL 399 m, 7.1 km, 5.6–13.6%, 374 energy points, 2 hours cycling >>> 35 km, 1 hour drive to the west
2223 - Doi Huai Chok* 951 m, Ban Mae Khamin Lua 540 m 18.79962, 98.79521, Patara Elephant Sanctuary, Mae Khamin village near the starting point, DOL 411 m, 5.4 km, 7.6-16.3%, Energy Points 461, 2 hours cycling
Day 9 / Jan.21st
Chiang Mai >> 52 km, 1.1 hours driving northeast.
2217 - Doi Mae Na Huai 1498 m, Ban Huai Kaew 561 m 18.85853, 99.27346, DOL 937 m, 14.2 km, 6.6 -22.6%, 1061 energy points, 3.5 hours cycling However, it's only 5 km from 2217, where can I find accommodation?
>>45 km from Chiang Mari, 1 hour drive northeast, PASSA Tea Plantation, 52 moo5, Maeon District, Chiang Mai 50130, 50130 Banhuajkaew, 18°50'42.1"N 99°16'29.7"E, €38/night, Teen Tok Royal Project Development Center, plus a restaurant, shiitake mushrooms, trout...
> Day 10 / Jan.22nd

>> 120 km, 1.8 hours drive north or faster 110 km, 2.5 hours drive from point 1651 on Route 1001>>1150
2219 - Prao 1370 m , Prao 485 m 19.36668, 99.23971 (110 km from Chiang Mari), DOL 885 m, 18.4 km, 4.8-12.8%, energy points 857
Accommodation: Napahong Treehouse นาป่าฮง , 185 7 issues ตป่าตุ้ม อ.พร้าว จ.เชียงใหม่, 50190 Ban Pa Ha €52 with breakfast rating 10!

or >> Chiang Mai >> Ban Nam Tok Mae Klang 120 km, 3.5 hours by car

1793 – Doi Inthanon (2553 m) Start: Ban Nam Tok Mae Klang, 285 m, Start coordinates: 18.43291, 98.6846, DOL 2268 m!!!, Distance: 46.9 km, Gravity: 4.8 - 15.9%, EP: 2299
I was shocked to read that cyclists are prohibited from descending from the summit. Transportation should be arranged in advaance , such as a taxi. They will be fined and blocked !

Day 11 / rest day , rain day

Days 13-15 /

Chiang Mai 230 km, 5 hours' drive along the border with Myanmar (Burma) or 180 km, 4 hours' drive from 2219 Prao
1993 - Doi Tung 979 m , Mae Chan 407 m 20.25278, 99.85655, DOL 572 m, 15.4 km, 3.7-12.6%, EP 467> detour to 20.2630953183644, 100.09233584275643 border of the Mekong River with Laos,
Wat Pa Sak (Thai: วัดป่าสัก, "Temple of the Teak Forest") - a wat (Buddhist temple-monastery in the village of Khum Khanap Kheng near the Mekong River, Wat Pa Sak Noi, Wat Doi Champi)
Chiang Mai >> 260 km, 5.5 hours drive (border with Laos) or 115 km, 3 hours drive since 1993. 115 km, 3 hours drive from Mae Chan to Thap Tao, the village of the long-necked Karen from Myanmar who fled the war! Entrance 300 baht. Phra Chao Kuen Buddhist Sanctuary.

1994 — Phu Chi Fa , 1301 m, 19.844990, 100.442420, viewpoint 19.845528291914682, 100.44216362715063 (highest point on road 1093) on the border with Laos, starting point Thap Tao, 600 m, coordinates: 19°51'57.6" N, 100°23'56.5" E, altitude 700 m, average speed 7.7 km, 9.1%
Return to Chiang Mai: 280 km, 5.5 hours drive on Route 1421 >118, detour: Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) + Wat Huai Pla Kang, Wat Rong Kun (White Temple), Buddhist temple, on the way to Chiang Mari: Mae Takhrai National Park, Doi Saket Hot Spring
Day 16 /
Return to Bangkok Jan.30th

Flight home I plan to climb min. 10-11 out of total 17 passes,.

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