Explore Doi Inthanon

Trip Overview

Doi Inathon National Park has so much to offer from its extraordinary views to unique experiences. It’s one of the beautiful national parks in Thailand, and it is also the highest mountain in Thailand. The park has long been home to settlements of Northern Hilltribes, allowing these unique villages to maintain their traditional cultures. This tour is perfect for adventurers and culture enthusiasts alike. Find tranquility at the beautiful cascades of the Sirithan and Wachiratharn waterfalls. Hike above the clouds of Chiang Mai, walk through lush forest filled trails, admire the gorgeous rice terraces, and eat at a traditional market. Doi Inthanon is located approximately 90 km from Chiang Mai and will take about 1.5 hours to reach.

Highlights

The Summit: Highest Point of Thailand

Doi Inthanon Summit has an elevation up to 2,565 metres (8,400 feet), many locals and tourists love to go high up the mountain and see Thailand from the top of the country. After all, Doi Inthanon is also known as “The Roof of Thailand”.

Ang Kha Nature Trail

Ang Ka Luang Natural Trail (Also known as Angkha Natural Trail) is a scenic 340 meters looped broadwalk trail, where you can take a stroll through beautiful cloud forests and some patches of rare swamp forest. Trail is mostly flat except for around 30 meters of sloped trail near the start and end and takes around 20-30 minutes to walk.

Royal Twin Pagodas

The Royal Twin Pagodas at the top of Doi Inthanon is rather a famous spot for both locals and tourists. The two impressive pagodas (also called chedi) was built by the Thai Air Force to commemorates the 60th birthday of the King Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Queen Phra Maha Dhatu Naphapholphumisiri.

Entrance Fee (Per Person): 20 Baht

Hmong Hill Tribe Market

Here you’ll find fruit, vegetables, and tea that are grown on the nearby mountainside by local farmers using sustainable farming techniques. In fact, the produce cannot grow elsewhere in Thailand due to the mountain's year-round cool temperatures. By buying from them, you are supporting the local economy and the farmer’s families.

Toliet (Per Person): 5 Baht

Wachirathan Waterfall

The Wachirathan Waterfall is one of the three main waterfalls in the Doi Inthanon National Park. It is a multi-level fall. Although the falls are flowing all year, the biggest quantity of water will be flowing during the wet season from May to November.There is a lot of spray from the falls which creates a rain-like mist that flows down the valley. The mist can be at times very impressive to look at and you will almost always see rainbows in the mist. This makes it a popular spot for taking movies and photos.

Ban Mae Klang Luang

Immerse yourself with nature in Ban Mae Klang Luang, a small and beautiful village located in rice field layer mountains. The main occupation in the villages is the rice terraces farming, this field of agriculture helps protect the natural resources and nature.