As well as visiting Doi Inthanon, attractions in the park include the 80-metre-high Wachirathan Waterfalls, Karen hilltribe villages and two iconic chedis close to the summit. The two chedis are Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri and they were built in homage to Thailand’s king and queen.
The weather at the top of Inthanon is much cooler than in the lowlands. In winter, visitors are sometimes treated to that very rare sight in a tropical country, ground frost. There is a souvenir shop close to the main road which sells items including colourful Karen clothing and dried fruits.
The access road for Doi Inthanon National Park is close to the small town of Chom Thong. Holidaymakers can book a daytrip to the park from Chiang Mai. Another option is to make a stopover when travelling the so-called Mae Hong Son Loop which begins and ends in Chiang Mai and goes via Mae Sariang and Pai. 12GO ASIA is a reliable source for bus tickets on this route.
Visiting Thailand’s highest mountain
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At 2,565 metres, Doi Inthanon is the loftiest mountain in Thailand. The region surrounding Inthanon and the surrounding Daen Lao peaks in the north part of the country was designated a national park in 1954. Doi Inthanon National Park is today one of the most visited tourism locations in Thailand.