Doi Inthanon

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Exclusive tour by brand new Honda Civic: 2-4 persons, 1950 Baht per person including national park entrance fee and lunch box picnic at the highest peak of Thailand
Time: 8.00-17.00
Place to visit: Highest peak of Thailand with 2 short hiking in the well-kept tropical rainforest
visit King and Queen Chedi
visit Hilltribe market under Royal Project to buy organic fruits and vegetables
visit one of the best waterfall in Thailand
visit a significant temple of that area or Baan Tawai, handicraft village

Doi Inthanon (Thai: ดอยอินทนนท์(Pronunciation)) is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is located in Mae Chaem District. The mountain was also known in the past as Doi Luang (meaning big mountain) or Doi Ang Ka, meaning the crow's pond top. Near the mountain's base was a pond where many crows gathered. The name Doi Inthanon was given in honour of the king Inthawichayanon, one of the last kings of Chiang Mai, who was concerned about the forests in the north and tried to preserve them. He ordered that after his death his remains shall be placed at Doi Luang, which was then renamed.

Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain and towers 2,565 metres above sea level. Travel 58 kms west of Chiang Mai via Highway 107, by regular coach to Amphoe Chom Thong and thence to the peak for a further distance of 48 kms.

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, Vajirathan, Mae Pan, Mae Klang, and, the largest of all, Mae Ya waterfalls. Meo and Karen hilltribes inhabit the park.

Visit 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.