Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai

Stops on this plan

The order below is a sample — add, drop or swap stops as you like. The order of stops and rough timings are agreed in chat before you book.

1. 
   1

   Doi Inthanon summit

   The highest point in Thailand, 2,565 metres above sea level, with the summit sign for photos and the Ang Ka Nature Trail, a short walk through cloud forest.

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   Photo by Ratthasart Khetkamkhua (CC0)

2. 
   2

   Twin royal pagodas (Naphamethinidon–Naphaphonphumisiri)

   A pair of royal pagodas on the mountain, surrounded by flower gardens and viewpoints. On a clear day you may see a sea of mist.

   Photo by JJ Harrison (CC BY-SA 3.0)

3. 
   3

   Wachirathan Waterfall

   A big waterfall beside the road up the mountain. It’s a short walk from the car park to the viewpoint, and the spray is strong enough that your clothes may get a little wet.

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   Photo by วราชัย เคร่งวิรัตน์ (CC BY-SA 4.0)

4. 
   4

   Ban Mae Klang Luang

   A Pga K’nyau (Karen) village inside the national park, known for its rice terraces and the coffee grown in the community.

   Photo by Voranat Rajchatan (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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   5

   Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail Optional

   A loop trail near the pagodas through cloud forest and along a ridge. You must walk it with a local guide, and it closes in the rainy season, roughly June to October.

   Photo by Douglas Perkins (CC BY 4.0)

Before you go

• It’s cold and windy at the summit all year round, so bring a windproof jacket in every season. What to wear on Doi Inthanon
• The road up is one long series of bends; if you get carsick easily, bring motion-sickness tablets.
• National park entry and the local guide fee at Kew Mae Pan are paid separately from the car.