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THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT. IN KING NARAI’S TRAIL. SINGBURI – AYUTTHAYA. By Tricky Vandenberg. THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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IN KING NARAI’S TRAIL
SINGBURI – AYUTTHAYASINGBURI – AYUTTHAYA
By Tricky Vandenberg
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT King Narai (r. 1656-1688) used the Lopburi River for his
boat travels between the Grand Palace in Ayutthaya and the palace in Lopburi. The latter was built during the years 1665 - 1677 and once served as the King's residence and administrative center during his regular annual stay.
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTThe King boarded at the Wasukri landing in front of the Grand Palace in Ayutthaya, turned into Khlong Sra Bua, to join the Lopburi in the north. He disembarked at the old royal harbor at the back of the Lopburi palace and entered the Lady's Court through the western gate "Yatra Kasattri" after climbing a flight of stairs, called "the fifty-one steps".
We will follow in King Narai's steps...
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT
Sport event - Kayak the whole stretch from the mouth of the Lopburi River in Singburi till the confluence with the Pa Sak River in Ayutthaya.
Cultural event - Experience the importance of waterways in the Ayutthayan era - the veins of life of the former Kingdom.
Ecological event - Water = life. Make people aware that the river - a heaven for birds, animals and fish and a source of sweet water - should not be used as an open sewer and garbage collector.
OBJECTIVES
DAY I
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT
Recce Track Bang Phutsa - Pho Kao Ton (1/3) executed on 12 Feb 10.
30 Km – long route goes west of the City of Lopburi.
ConclusionMouth of the river is obstructed for about 100 m.Descend of the river possible from Wat Tuk
Racha onwards.No water hyacinth blocking passages.River is fairly open.Sufficient water level.
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT
Minor obstacles:Fishing nets on 2 places near Asian Highway
Bridge.Floating bridge near Tha Wung Yellow Bridge
Major obstaclesTwo dams
Ton Pho Dam Pho Kao Ton Dam
Mouth of Lopburi
River
Asian Highway
Ton Pho Dam
Wat Tuk Racha
Fishing nets
Fishing nets
Wat Phra
Prang Muni
DAY I – TRACK IDAY I – TRACK I
Mouth of the Lopburi River (confluence with the Chao Phraya River) near Bang Phutsa. Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View near Wat Tuk Racha.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View of Ton Pho Dam.Kayaks to be taken out of the water priorarriving at the dam. Ropes needed to ascend and descend the sloops. Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
Muang Mu – Fishing net obstacle.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View under the Asian Highway Bridge – Fishing net obstacle.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Phra Prang Muni Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View South of Wat Phra Prang Muni.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
R&R Point 1Wat Pho Sri
Wat Pak Nam Bridge
Wat Phrom Buri Bridge
Wat Rampharam
Bridge
DAY I – TRACK I/IIDAY I – TRACK I/II
View from Wat Pak Nam Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Phrom Buri BridgePhoto taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Pho Sri Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
Rest & Recuperation Point 1
View from Wat Rampharam Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
Tha WungYellow Bridge
Wat KetBridge
Wat Pinyo Samoson Bridge
Wat Tha RatBridge
Wat SuaBridge
R& R Point 2Wat Pak Khlong
BridgeDAY I – TRACK IIDAY I – TRACK II
View from Wat Ket Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Pinyo Samoson Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Tha Wung – Yellow Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Tha Rat Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Sua Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Pak Khlong Bridge.Location: Bang Khu.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
Rest & Recuperation Point 2
Pho Talat Kaew
Crossing
Wat Sanam Chai Bridge
DAY I – TRACK IIIDAY I – TRACK III
View from Pho Talad Kaew Road crossing.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Sanam Chai Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
OvernightPho Kao Ton
Dam
Wat Pho Ngam Bridge
Wat Phrom Mat Bridge
Narai PalaceLopburi
Wat Pho Rahat Bridge
Wat Thong Thaeng Bridge
Wat Klang Bridge
Wat Amphowan
Bridge
Wat Thep Khankhon
Bridge
DAY I – TRACK IIIDAY I – TRACK III
View from Wat Thong Thaeng Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Pho Rahat Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Klang BridgePhoto taken 12 Feb 10.
View of Wat Amphowan Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View of Wat Thep Khankhon Bridge.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Wat Prom Mat Bridge.Confluence with Chonlaprathan (canal) at Lopburi City.Photo taken 12 Feb 10.
View of Wat Pho Ngam BridgePhoto taken 12 Feb 10.
View from Pho Kaw Ton DamPhoto taken 12 Feb 10.Night stop
DAY II
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT
Recce Track Pho Kao Ton – Maha Rat (2/3) executed on 20 Feb 10.
30 Km – long route goes south of the City of Lopburi.
Conclusions:No water hyacinth blocking passages.River is fairly open.Sufficient water level.No obstacles.
Proposed Rest & Recuperation points: (later)
Wat Bua
Wat Khok Pho Kun
Chon Bridge
Wat Luang Suwanaram
Bridge
Wat Thammikawa
t Bridge
DAY II – TRACK IVDAY II – TRACK IV
View from Wat Bua. Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Thammikawat Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Suwanaram Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Khok Pho Kun Chon Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
Wat Krajiaw Bridge
Wat Pho LoiBridge Wat Ban
DabBridge
Wat TakoBridge
Wat BotBridge
Wat Yan Sen
Bridge
Wat Thao UthongBridge
Wat Luang Phor Kiauw
Bridge
DAY II – TRACK IV/VDAY II – TRACK IV/V
View from Wat Krajiaw Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Pho Loi Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View of Wat Ban Dab Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View of Wat Tako Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Bot Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View of Wat Yan Sen Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Thao Uthong Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Phor Kiauw Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
Wat Sam Phaniang
Bridge
Wat KrajomBridge
Bridge on Rd Crossing
DAY II – TRACK VIDAY II – TRACK VI
View from Wat Sam Phaniang Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Wat Krajom Thong Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
View from Bridge near road crossing of Rd 3267-347 and 3196.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.
DAY III
(Track III will be reconnoitered in the near future and this presentation will be updated accordingly.)
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTPreparation - 08 July 2010
1800 Hr – Start pick-up of participants & kayaks.
1930 Hr – Departure to Bang Phutsa.2030 Hr – Deposit of kayaks at Wat Tuk Racha.2100 Hr – Lodging at Hotel “Sweet Inn” at
Bang Phutsa.
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT
Day I – 09 July 20100445 Hr – Wake up & early morning snack. 0530 Hr – Departure Track I.0800 Hr – Resting Point at Wat Pho Sri & breakfast.0900 Hr – Departure Track II.1130 Hr – Resting Point at Wat Po Talad Kaew &
lunch.1600 Hr – Departure Track III.1830 Hr – Deposit of kayaks at Wat Khok Mo.1900 Hr – Overnight stay at hotel in Lopburi &
diner.
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTDay II – 10 July 2010
0445 Hr – Wake up & early morning snack. 0530 Hr – Departure Track IV.0800 Hr – Resting Point at Wat Ban Dab & breakfast.0900 Hr – Departure Track V.1130 Hr – Resting Point at Wat Luang Phor Khiauw
& lunch. Excursion to King Narai’s Palace.1600 Hr – Departure Track VI.1830 Hr – Deposit of kayaks at (later).1900 Hr – Overnight stay at hotel in Bang Na &
diner.
THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTDay III – 11 July 2010
0445 Hr – Wake up & early morning snack. 0530 Hr – Departure Track VII.0800 Hr – Resting Point at (later) & breakfast.0900 Hr – Departure Track VIII.1130 Hr – Resting Point at (later) & lunch.1500 Hr – Departure Final Track IX.1730 Hr – Arrival at Wat Tong Pu (Final point)1800 Hr – Transport of participants & kayaks
home.2000 Hr – Drink.
The Kayak Route can be viewed on Google map at URL:http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=nl&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=106040646098684588940.00047ec0faf57e39f617e