National park
Doi Inthanon National Park
Thailand's highest mountain, 2,565 metres, with cloud forest, two royal chedis and the Wachirathan waterfall.
WhereChiang Mai
Time neededFull day
Best timeNovember to February
CostTHB 300 + vehicle
A full day out of Chiang Mai and a completely different landscape: moss, mist and hill-tribe villages. The twin chedis at the summit are the most photographed site in the north after Doi Suthep.
How to visit it well
- Bring a jacket — the summit is 10–15°C colder than the city.
- Start at 7am to reach the summit before the mist burns off.
- The Kew Mae Pan nature trail (Nov–May) is the best short hike in the park.
Tours that include Doi Inthanon National Park
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