Red Lotus Festival at Lake Nong Harn near Udon Thani

Every year around December-January, there are thousands and thousands of red lotus blooming in a lake near Udon Thani: Nong Harn Lake. It can also be called “Nong Han” lake or “Nong Han Kumphawapi Lake”

It is also called the “Lake of red water lilies” and it is a unique and spectacular thing to see.

This lake is about 20,000 rai and an important source of water for the province. It is very shallow and there is only about 1 meter of water in that lake. It goes into “Nam Pow” river. It starts around October but the highlight is around December and January….and it can blossom until the end of March. You must go in the morning as the flower bloom from dawn to noon. This lake is also famous for a Thai folklore story that you can read here on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Festival#Nang_Ai.2C_Phadaeng.2C_and_Phangkhi   Other links about this lake in Udon Thani:

• http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/gallery/red-lotus-flowers-lake-nong-harn
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nong_Han_Kumphawapi_Lake

 

Visitor Tips

Red Lotus Festival At Lake Nong Harn

Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.

Getting There

Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.

About Isaan Cuisine

The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.

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