Bangkok´s Temple In The Sky – Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

The sound of chanting monks and bells ring softly in our ears, urging us to take the next step up the staircase to the mighty Golden Mount Temple in Bangkok.

344 steps to the Golden Mount

It is a sunny afternoon as we set off up the broad concrete staircase that cut through the hanging trees covering this odd and unique hill in the middle of old town Bangkok.

Despite its 344 steps the climb is fairly easy as the path gently spirals its way to the top.

Through the leaves, we occationally glimpse the big prize at the top, the bright and shiny Golden Mount/ Wat Saket temple glittering in the sun.

Along the path there are funny statues that makes the climb cheerful and huge bells to strike for good luck.

Big bells along the path up to Golden Mount

After about a twenty-minute walk, including a couple of photo and “bell” breaks along the way, we step onto the top base of the temple. The whole building is covered with small bells, that ring in the wind like a gigantic bell orchestra.

Almost…