Doi Inthanon National Park
The highest peak of Thailand, Doi Inthanon is at an altitude of 2565 meters (8, 415 yards). This means that the temperature of the Doi Inthanon all year round smooth and rapid cooling to below freezing in the cold season (October to February) are. Doi Inthanon National Park, which contains and carries the name, which covers 482 km ² (186 square kilometers) and a circuit Sanpatong Chomthong Mae Chaem District, Mae Wang District, and Toi Lor Sub-area in Chiang Mai.
Doi Inthanon National Park is a gem for nature, which consists of mountainous terrain covered with lush rain forests and rivers and majestic waterfalls dotted line. Protection of the Country Park is a refuge for many species and is probably the best place in Thailand for bird watching. Approximately 362 species of birds, their houses Doi Inthanon National Park, many of which are found nowhere else in Thailand.
Doi Inthanon is not only a variety of plant and animal species, however. The park has mountain folk rather than the northern colonies. Recently, efforts have been made to ensure the people their traditional culture of working with modern solutions, such as tourism and the Bhumibol Dam, using the force of the Ping River, thousands of people in Thailand to provide electricity to keep combined.
Doi Inthanon is a popular spot for tourists and the region, not only for its scenic beauty, but its historical significance. Chedi (Monuments), who with His Majesty the King and Queen, is sitting up on the mountain.
Park is a little for the tourism industry and adapted to eat and drink in some areas and accommodation. To ride the rugged terrain of roads and streets to make it easier for visitors. The development was strictly controlled, but make every effort to preserve the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Doi Inthanon Topography and Climate
Doi Inthanon National Park consists mainly of mountains and Doi Inthanon and Doi Huamodluang. The area is located at the intersection, and is the source of many rivers such as the Mae Klang, Mae Pakong, Mae Sun, Mae Hoi, Mae Ya, Mae Mae Chaem and Khan rivers. It is also the source of the Ping River, directly from Chiang Mai.
Together with the peaks of the river, what do you have? Falls. Doi Inthanon National Park has some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Thailand. The most impressive is probably the Mae Yai waterfalls that cascade the height of 100 meters (330 feet). Mae Klang Waterfall is unique, which is located near the entrance to the park. On weekends, expect many Thai families enjoying a picnic near the site.
Wachiratan waterfall is in the middle of the right and has a hole deep into the swim 40 meters (131 feet) down. Immerse yourself in one of these pools are not for the faint of heart, however, that the temperature of the water is completely frozen. At the top is a thin white Siriphum cascade, which is usually less crowded cousins. Water level varies seasonally, but Siriphum season.
Increase of Doi Inthanon, which means that eternal means cooler than the surrounding plains. In the middle of winter, temperatures can easily drop below zero, although the heat of the hot air is cool .
Doi Inthanon Flora and Fauna
Height and density of Doi Inthanon was a rich biological diversity that is unique to Thailand. Tropical evergreen forests, pine and wood. At the foot of the cleared areas with deciduous trees that lose their leaves during the dry season, filled in the coming years. In deciduous forests give way to a large tropical conifers, which retain their emerald green all year round. Doi Inthanon is a large selection of flowers and colors, too. Vanda orchids, rhododendrons and Phycastylis occurs naturally in the park
Doi Inthanon National Park is found in many animal species. Although many of the large animals are no longer in the park are still a number of different ways. Asiatic black bears, barking deer and flying in China, you live in a number of non-human primates such as gibbons, macaques, leaf monkeys, and more than 30 species of bats. Doi Inthanon is the best place to watch birds in Thailand, more than 300 different species of trees in their homes .
Doi Inthanon Attractions
Doi Inthanon National Park is much more natural than its beauty. For centuries, the region lived in a number of tribes who still live there, and to preserve the old ways. At the base of the summit of the Hmong villages, where people are ordered to remain on their land, as they have for hundreds of years. The only change is on the rise. We thank the Royal Project, people are becoming poppy cultivation changed the hours on other values, such as vegetables and flowers. Guests are welcome to the real project, located near the ranger station.
Try to move the Hmong village of Khun now admire the embroidery on the market and the colorful clothing of the population. There are also a number of villages such as Ban Mae Nai from Karen, where fine examples of traditional textile and clothing industry, Karen can buy, and how charming the first life, Karen. If you are a bit "and wait to go hiking and Brichinda Cave a stalactite cave is quite extensive. The cave in the middle of the deciduous forest, located an hour away from the road.
Doi Inthanon is a tourist paradise, where four trails to explore unusual. Training paths are a great way to explore the beautiful Doi Inthanon in the vicinity. Nature trails on Doi Inthanon, a few hours of walking maps and guides to take are available from ranger stations. At the top of Doi Inthanon is two of their own True chedis your king and queen. The hills are chedis about 100 meters (330 feet) apart. Was created to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the king and queen, each of which a Buddha images and wall tiles, excellent workmanship contains. Panorama of the hill can be beautiful on a clear day, but often it is not sending a cloud or fog visible .
Doi Inthanon Travel Information
who wants to explore Doi Inthanon. To facilitate the process itself and to ensure that you do not miss anything, Doi Inthanon View Tours. Another option is to visit the park to hire a car or motorcycle.
To Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai, Chomthong Highway 108. Follow this road for 57 km (35 miles) and turn right onto Route 1009 (Chomthong-Doi Inthanon Road). Follow the road for 31 km (19 miles) and reach the park entrance (journey time 90 minutes). Once in the park can explore on foot or in vehicles. During the climb is difficult, this is a good way to explore the park. Ranger station in the park is well equipped and able to offer, maps, guides and information about the park.
