Khoueng Xaignabouli Warnings Or Dangers

not the best road in the world

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not the best road in the world
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rivers are beautiful
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land of many rivers

by picek

So, if you travel to NPA Nam Pouy be ready to pass few rivers. The one on the pic isn't more than a knee deep but you need to check for the rocks before you drive in because some can be quite dangerous for your vehicle or wheel. We were there in dry season. In rainy season the water level will rise dramatically and travelling here is out of question unless you're on duty trip. Some rivers are deeper and faster than that one when you travel deeper into the jungle.In case something happen to your vehicle you will need to find help from the villagers but beware that they have very limited resources and that sometimes it takes a few hours walk before you get to first village. Usually there're one or two mechanics whose fix usual motorbikes. Very a few people own the car here, so you cannot rely to find special parts. In most villages in NPA there's no electricity either.

roads and lack of accomodation

by picek

If you decide to do your own trip around the province you need to bear in mind there's not much accomodation outside the main towns or bigger villages, especially if you take side roads. The spatial distances don't look large on the maps but it may take you hours to get somewhere: exp. Pak Lay to Sayabouly takes 5-6 hrs or Hongsa to Sayabouly is about the same. Most of the roads are not paved and you'll pass mountain ridges where little traffic happens. When it does it gets very dusty. Don't plan to travel late in the evening, because the roads are full of hidden traps (like large craters) which you won't see easily in the dark and you can risk breaking your bike or cars wheel. Most of driving in Sayabouly requires full attention just because of these things. If travel to border districts (Nam Pouy NParea) you will face more difficult (jungle) roads where you'll pass rivers and creeks,...