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Visit Doi Inthanon (Chiang Mai)

Overview Doi Inthanon

Thai name : อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยอินทนนท์
GPS : 18.590189, 98.485501 (See on the map)
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Culminating at 2565 meters, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand so it is sometimes nicknamed the rooftop of Thailand. The Doi Inthanon National Park covers an area of 482 square kilometers and contains many waterfalls (Wachirathan waterfall, Mae Klang waterfall, Mae Pan waterfall ect ...).

There is a wide variety of animal species especially birds and beautiful flowers but also mountain villages, and crop fields including the beautiful Baan Pa Pong Piang rice field terraces which are the most beautiful in Thailand. Doi Inthanon is one of the most popular destinations in the Chiang Mai province for treks (see here the treks in Chiang Mai that i recommend). There also are 2 easy and nice trails in Doi Inthanon: Ang Ka trail and its 360 meters bridge over a marsh and Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail.

Close to the top of the peak, there are two pagodas: Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Bhumisiri built to commemorate the 5th cycle anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Installed on two neighboring peaks, the two pagodas house relics of Lord Buddha.

Doi Inthanon is located 85 kilometers west of Chiang Mai. Take some sweaters when you go there, the temperatures can be cold!

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Practical information about Doi Inthanon

Entrance to the national park: 300 THB (adult) / 150 THB (child) and 30 THB for the car
Entrance to the pagodas Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Bhumisiri: 100 THB (you have to park in the parking lot a little higher up and take the van that transfers visitors from the parking lot to the royal pagodas, it is included in the entrance fee).

It is possible to spend the night at Doi Inthanon either by camping (tent rental 250 THB and fee of 30 THB to camp with your own tent) or by renting a bungalow from the rangers of the national park from 1500 THB per night (online reservation on the DNP website) but I recommend more an offer of trek with night in a village of Doi Inthanon and why not Ban Pa Pong Piang and its rice fields on terraces?

To visit Doi Inthanon, you can also book one of the tours below.

How to get to Doi Inthanon ?

The most convenient way to get to Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai is by having your own vehicle and therefore to rent a car or scooter (preferably a car especially if you(re not a expérimented moto driver). You can also hire a songthaew (red car) for the day but it will cost you around 3000 baht so better to take a tour including transportation, the price will not be a lothigher and you will have a more complete experience (see below for some tour suggestions). If you like adventure, you can try taking the yellow songthaews connecting Chiang Mai to Chom Thong and there change to another songthaew operating between Chom Thong and Mae Klang Waterfall (50 THB) or the top (100THB) but the journey will be very long, a lot less expensive but very long ! Otherwise most agencies offer tours by minivan with at Least English speaking guide to take you discover Doi Inthanon (see below for some suggestions).

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Some tours going to Doi Inthanon

Two days trek at Doi Inthanon and Ban Pa Pong Piang (Chiang Mai)

Offered in English

Discover the nature and life of the Karen hill tribe at Doi Inthanon mountains near Chiang Mai. This tour will also take you to see the most beautiful rice terraces in Thailand!

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Two days trek on Doi Inthanon mountain with visit of a Karen village

Offered in English

Discover the jungle and the mountains and the life of the Karen hill tribe during a 2-day trek on the highest mountain in Thailand. Tee your Karen English-speaking guide will also amaze you with its magic tricks!

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Chiang Mai Private Trekking Tour: Pha Dok Siew, Doi Inthanon, Rice Terrace & WaterfallAC

Offered in English

Let's go trekking for 2 hours at Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail! You'll get to visit rice terraces, swim at a waterfall, see & taste organic coffee right here, all in one day!

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Trek to the Peak: Doi Inthanon and Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail!

Offered in English

Let's go trekking on the highest mountain in Thailand, and take a 2 hour walk at Kew Mae Pan, the most beautiful nature trail in Chiang Mai all in one day!

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An Astonishing Trek at Doi Inthanon to Discover Local Karen Hill Tribe Culture

Offered in English

Discover the Karen hill tribe culture by trekking to a Karen village for about 2 hours. Then we will go to Thailand’s highest peak called Doi Inthanon and visit the impressive twin pagodas build to honor the King Rama IX and the Queen of Thailand.

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