Chiang Mai Trip Overview
The country’s highest mountain – Doi Inthanon – is a magnificent place for those appreciating nature; from towering waterfalls, local villages to flowering rhododendrons, the mountain is worth visiting for a day as there are plenty of sights to admire.
• Admire the view from Thailand’s highest point
• Highly recommended for flora and fauna lovers;
• See local communities working at Royal Projects
• Explore the kaleidoscope of bird species at Doi Inthanon
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
The country’s highest mountain – Doi Inthanon – is a magnificent place for those appreciating nature; from towering waterfalls, local villages to flowering rhododendrons, the mountain is worth visiting for a day as there are plenty of sights to admire.
• Admire the view from Thailand’s highest point
• Highly recommended for flora and fauna lovers;
• See local communities working at Royal Projects
• Explore the kaleidoscope of bird species at Doi Inthanon
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant
Itinerary
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Pass By: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
The tour starts with enjoying mountainous scenery on the way up to the National Park and preserved forest that runs all the way to the peak of the mountain and offers a very cool climate all year round. The Air Force Radar Station as well as King Inthawichayanon’s stupa is located, commemorating the last king of Chiang Mai. It is known that he was concerned about the importance of forests and wanted to preserve the forests for future generations. Being attached to the area that he asked that part of his ashes be kept here and still bear a special place for the local community that live around the mountain.
Stop At: Ban Luang Subdistrict, Doi Inthanon National Park 50270 Thailand
Birders will certainly be pleasantly surprised about the plethora of winged habitants. Doi Inthanon is a site of unique biological interest and supports a fascinating variety of different vegetation types and a higher bird species total than any other protected area. Of the total of 382 species of birds so far known from Doi Inthanon, at least 266 species are residents or were formerly residents on the mountain. Doi Inthanon is of particular conservation importance for those species which inhabit the moist hill evergreen forests of the upper slopes.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagoda, Doi Inthanon National Park Thailand
Continue to visit Phra Mahathat Napha Methanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphon Phumisiri, twin pagodas were built to commemorate the fifth cycle birthdays of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Both pagodas share the similar bases as well as a two-level walking path that surrounds them. The pagodas enshrine Lord Buddha’s ashes and Buddha images, and overlook the magnificent scenery of Doi Inthanon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ban I Mat-I Sai Hill Tribe Cultural Centre and Karen Village, Tambon Kaen Ma Krut, Amphoe Ban Rai, Ban Rai Thailand
Then continue to visit Karen hill tribe village and the Royal Project, where lunch will be served.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wachirathan Falls, Doi Inthanon National Park, Highway 1009 Ban Luang Subdistrict, Chom Thong 50160 Thailand
Enjoy a short walk to visit Wachirathan Waterfall before we head back to Chiang Mai. If time permits, we stop a local hill tribe village and a temple, containing holy relics in the small town of Chom Thong.
We expect to be back at your hotel at around 4 pm.
Duration: 1 hour
