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Doi Inthanon National Park |
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Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain and towers
2,565 metres above sea level. Travel 58 kilometres west
of Chiang Mai via Highway 107, by regular coach to Amphoe
Chom Thong and thence by minibus to the peak for a further
distance of 48 kilometres.
Complex mountain ranges and a mild climate
characterise an area with moist and dense summit forest
which is the source of important tributaries of the Mae
Ping River, one of northern Thailand' s major waterways.
Various streams descend, forming beautiful waterfalls throughout
the park. These include the Siriphum, Vachirathan, Mae Pen,
Mae Klang, and, the largest of all, Mae Ya waterfalls. Meo
and Karen hilltribes inhabit the park.
Visiting the Doi Inthanon National Park
is possible throughout the year. The best period for viewing
waterfalls is May through November. The best period for
viewing wild flowers is December through February. The best
period for ornithologists is November through March.
For accommodation, contact the national
park office at Km. 31. Food is available at local shops
at km. 31.
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