Densali Temple was establishes in 1988 with the wooden viharn and other structures. One of the more imposing structures of the Wat Ban Den is a very large Lanna style teak wood viharn with a three tiered roof. The viharn is an attractive building with its blue roof and golden barge boards, decorated with intricate wood carvings. A number of very ornately decorated mostly wooden structures with a blue roof and golden chofah decorating the roof ends, some consisting of multiple floors are set on a white concrete platform. Several buildings contain detailed wood carvings in traditional style showing various animals and mythological creatures. Many of the Wat’s structures are guarded by large mythical Naga serpents on each side of the stairs. All over the temple grounds are large white lion figures called Singha in Thai, acting as guardians.
Wat Densali or Densali Temple or วัดเด่นสะหลีศรีเมืองแกน (วัดบ้านเด่น) is locates at Inthakhin Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiangmai of Thailand. The Temple is one of Buddhism’s honorable site. The Wat Ban Den is open daily from 6 am until 5 pm. Admission is free. Donations for the upkeep of the temple are highly appreciated.
How to get to there:The Wat Ban Den is located in Inthakin village in Mae Taeng district some 45 kilometers North of Chiang Mai city. The most comfortable way to get there is by taxi. Since it might be difficult to find a taxi at the Wat Ban Den for the way back to Chiang Mai, it is best to book a return trip. Most hotels in Chiang Mai will be able to book a taxi for you. Agree on the price before setting off.
