The Northern Vipassana International Insight Meditation Center
International Department of Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara
199/19 Moo 2, Ban Luang
Chom Tong, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50160
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Email: reservationchomtong@yahoo.com
Tel: 093 318 1662
WhatsApp: +66 93 318 1662
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Director: Kathryn Chindaporn. Read more about us.
Wat Chom Tong is situated on a very large campus with many different departments. The Northern Vipassana Meditation Centre is the original INTERNATIONAL Department at Wat Chom Tong. It was founded 25 years ago by senior and close disciples of Ven. Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo, Khun Thanat and Khun Kathryn Chindaporn.
If you have been recommended to us by a friend, please ensure that you register at your intended accommodation/department.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The International Department (Northern Vipassana Meditation Center) is located just behind the main Temple (Wat Chom Tong). Please, look for the CMQ Lanna International Library (Reception).
How can I get there?
- From Chiang Mai Gate (the old city’s Southern Gate), you can take a blue bus or yellow public taxi (songteow) directly to the Temple in Chom Tong (Wat Chom Tong, Thai: จอมทอง). They both depart approximately every 20 minutes and both cost 40 Thai baht. Allow between 1.5 and 2 hours for the journey.
- A private taxi from Chiang Mai costs between 800 and 1000 Thai baht. A reputable English-speaking taxi service can be contacted at +66 89 701 0291. (Confirm price before booking).
- From Bangkok, there is an overnight bus departing at 19.30 from Mo Chit 2 bus station, arriving directly outside the Temple grounds at around 7.00 am. The fare costs approximately 600 Thai baht.
- On arrival in Chom Tong, please follow the map below to the Northern Vipassana International Meditation Center, International Department Reception (CMQ Library).
- If you have any difficulties locating our Reception, please call us at +66 093 318-16-62. If you find someone wishing to help you, please state that you have a reservation with Kathryn Chindaporn at the International Department. They can then direct or show you the way.
- If you need help to arrange transport from the airport or your hotel, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We appreciate your good intention to practice Vipassana Meditation with us and we look forward to welcoming you!