About Doi Inthanon National Park
Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, encompasses Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak at 2,565 meters. Established in 1972, the 482-square-kilometer park features cloud forests, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna. It is notable for the summit shrine, twin Royal Pagodas, nature trails, and Karen and Hmong villages, making it a major natural and cultural destination in northern Thailand.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore Thailand's highest mountain summit with a boardwalk through cloud forest at Ang Ka Nature Trail, twin Royal Pagodas with landscaped gardens, and several major waterfalls including Wachirathan, Sirithan and Mae Ya. The park offers paved mountain roads, viewpoints, short nature trails such as Kew Mae Pan, birdwatching areas, Hmong and Karen village markets, visitor centres and shrines. Expect cool temperatures, misty forests and well-marked trails and viewpoints.
Key highlights
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Summit of Doi Inthanon at 2,565 meters - highest point in Thailand
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Twin Royal Pagodas - Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Naphaphonphumisiri with gardens and views
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Ang Ka Luang Nature Trail - boardwalk through summit cloud forest
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Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail - ridge walk with panoramic views (seasonal guided trail)
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