The entry to Doi Inthanon National Park is about 1.5 hours drive south from Chiang Mai city. The mountain summit is 2,565 meters above sea level, malking Doi Inthanon the highest mountain top in Thailand.
High Altitude Attractions
Nearly all visitors to the national park will venture to the very top. Instead of taking in a sweeping vista, you are immersed in the cool moist air and come face-to-face with the moss and lichen covered tree trunks.
The main attractions at or near the top of the mountain are The summit itself, Ang Kha Trail, and the Royal Pagodas.
Hiking to Mae Klang Luang via Pha Dok Siew Trail
Unless you know to look for the trail-heads, you could easily miss out on the major hiking trails. Hiking in the national park is strongly recommended, and for many people it is the highlight of their park visit.
Of the two major hiking trails, Pha Dok Siew is the easiest, with people of all ages completing the trail. This trail is very scenic and ends at the Karen village of Mae Klang Luang.
If you lack the time or the mobility to hike, you can drive straight to Mae Klang Luang to taste the coffee and see the village.
Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail
If you would like a more challenging walk, the Kew Mae Pan trail is at a higher altitude (starts just above the royal pagodas), and takes 2.5 hours. This trail is not open during the wet season to ensure safety and allow nature some time to rehabilitate.
Waterfalls
There are many waterfalls within the national park. The largest and most aesthetic are on the lower slopes, and have decent water flow year-round due to the constant mists on the upper slopes and natural springs.
Doi Inthanon Royal Project
The Doi Inthanon Royal Project is located near the Hmong village of Khun Klang within the National Park. This is a royal-sponsored project to improve agri-technology and market local produce.
Doi Inthanon Hmong Markets
On the lower slopes of Doi Inthanon is a daily market where Hmong villagers sell fresh produce and also processed goods such as dried fruit.
Tour Itineraries for Doi Inthanon
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Accommodation in Doi Inthanon
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, this is a common request – a vegetarian or vegan lunch is available on both group and private tours. Let us know during booking and, to avoid delays at lunch, don’t be shy about reminding your guide on the morning of the tour.
No, the lunch restaurant is not halal certified. For private tours we can sometimes arrange halal lunch boxes to bring from the city. Check with us, we will do our best to help, but may not have the staff available in peak season.
For private tours we may be able to bring a kosher lunch from Chiang Mai Chabad House – but due to the hours of operation we need to pick up the previous evening so this service is limited to foods that will keep safe overnight. Check with us, we will do our best to help, but may not have the staff available in peak season.
We can run a private tour with extra hiking – both major trails are possible if all people are fit, experienced hikers, and are prepared to start early. Contact us for details.
Yes, we have multiple tour groups every day. The way the group tours work is that we pool our guides/vehicles with several other operators, this way we can keep adding groups to meet demand.
We use Toyota Commuter vans configured with 12 passenger seats (in addition to guide and driver up front). You should assume each group is full or near-full, as we finalize the number of tour groups only days before the tour date.