2017 Q6 4NR Day 05: Phitsanulok - Phetchabun

"Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination..." - Drake

(Phu Tub Berk at an altitude of 1,560 m)

Day 05: 27 Nov 2017 (Monday)

Route: Phitsanulok - Route 12 - Phu Tub Berk - Khao Kho - Phetchabun

Distance: 265 km

Hotel: Smile@me Place Hotel, Phetchabun

Breakfast roti telur near the Pakistan Mosque. Rode the twisting roads of Route 12 then to Phu Tub Berk. The ride up here was exciting with winding bends and steep climb. At 1768 metres above sea level, the views are astonishing. There are many restaurants but not halal-certified and the price is a little pricey. 

Had seafood fried rice lunch at Phu Tub Berk Mountain Restaurant. Then rode the twisties from Phu Tub Berk to Khao Kho. This was our 2nd biking trip to Phu Tub Berk and Khao Kho this year. Hotels in both Phu Tub Berk and Khao Kho quoted above Baht1000/night because of peak season, so decided to ride to Phetchabun and stayed the night there.

(A panoramic view from the peak)

(The KKB gang at Phu Tub Berk)

(The campsite near the peak) 

It was already dark when we reached Phetchabun. Went to Aminah Restaurant to have dinner but the Restaurant was already closed. Fortunately the owner was willing to prepare seafood fried rice for seven hungry bikers. We were so grateful for their good-hearted gestures to accommodate us.

Checked in Smile@me Place Hotel in Phetchabun for Baht350/night.

(From Phu Tub Berk to Khao Kho)

2017 Q6 4NR: 06 Ayutthaya, Thailand👉

👈2017 Q6 4NR: 04 Phitsanulok, Thailand