Top hill stations of Thiland
Doi Inthanon is the place in Thailand for bird enthusiasts. Over 360 species of bird, more than anywhere else in Thailand, can be found in the national park including species endemic to only Doi Inthanon such as the Ashy Throated Warbler and Green Tailed Sunbird. Bigger mammals have disappeared over the years but mammals, such as deer, wild boar, gibbons and some tigers still inhabit the Doi Inthanon National Park. The luckiest of visitors can sometimes spot Serow on the longer of the 2 available treks.
The forests of Doi Inthanon include mixed evergreen and deciduose forest. These include species rarely found in other parts of the country such as pine trees and teak, Orchids and rhododendron along with various Moss and fern species. Due to the humidity and large volume of rainfall (more than 2500 mm anually) and the change in elevation from bottom to top, the diversity of habitat type, flora and fauna is huge depending on where you are in the National Park and certain species only enhabit a small circlular elevation around Doi Intanon.
Doi Inthanon Mountain
Doi Inthanon Mountain is the highest mountain of thiland.This mountain is covered with forest.Part of the Loi Lar
mountain range that separates Thailand and Myanmar (Burma), Doi Inthanon at
2,565 meters is the tallest mountain in Thailand. Doi Inthanon was declared
Thailand's sixth national park in 1972 and it is one of the most visited and
best maintained national parks in the country.Doi Inthanon National Park
covers approximately 480 square kilometers of mainly mountainous terrain and
two mountains; Doi Inthanon and Doi Huamodluang (2,330 meters ASL). Doi
Inthanon is also the starting point the tributaries which form many of
Thailandäs most famous rivers, for example the Ping River. Due to this many
beautiful waterfalls can be found in this area. For hundreds if not thousands
of years Doi Inthanon and the surrounding area has been widely populated
by many northern hilltribes including the Karen, Hmong, Lisu and Lahu.
The weather on Doi Inthanon can be surprisingly cold, especially during the coldest months of December and February and if you are planning to visit Doi Inthanon we reccomend you prepare with some warm clothes. During the coldest months night temperatures can easily reach sub zero and even in the middle of hot period a drive up to the mountain with a motorbike can be a freezing experience. One of the best times to visit Doi Inthanon is between November and April as this is the dryest time of year, however you can expect rain throughout the year.
The weather on Doi Inthanon can be surprisingly cold, especially during the coldest months of December and February and if you are planning to visit Doi Inthanon we reccomend you prepare with some warm clothes. During the coldest months night temperatures can easily reach sub zero and even in the middle of hot period a drive up to the mountain with a motorbike can be a freezing experience. One of the best times to visit Doi Inthanon is between November and April as this is the dryest time of year, however you can expect rain throughout the year.
In the month of december the tempreture lies between 2-12 degree.You need to wear a sweater to climb up the hill. if you are found of mount climbing the this is the place for u.Many of private operators take you to the mountain.The roads are in very good condition.Number of thai and other tourist visit to this place.On the enternce of the park there are many guide who are ready to help you.You can purchase dried fruits, nuts and few handcrafts.There is sirithan waterfall on the way up and wachirathan on the way down.There is car parking, resturants and tiolets in wachirathan where sirithan is only a waterfall.Both are really nice.There is Royal Chedis on the way back.This really is a must .Do not worry if the staircase to the top of the chedi looks daunting, You can get an esculator up each flights of stairs.There is flower festival if you visit this place in summer.
Close to the summit there are two treks and national park rangers can be
hired to take you around. There are plenty of things to see for people
interested in Thailand's flora. Flowers such as orchids and rhododendron,
different types of moss and fern and even pine trees can be found along these
treks. The number of species and abundance of wild fauna has decreased
dramatically over the last decades due to poaching and deforestation however
there is still a huge variety of birdlife to be found including species endemic
to not only Thailand but Doi Inthanon itself. The main problem in the area for
wildlife has been the human influence on the environment, slash and burn
agriculture and hunting has destroyed much of the original natural habitat.
Today numerous Royal Projects have been aimed at influencing the hill tribes to
grow fruits, berries, flowers and away from their more destructive traditional
slash and burn method of agriculture.
Doi Inthanon is the place in Thailand for bird enthusiasts. Over 360 species of bird, more than anywhere else in Thailand, can be found in the national park including species endemic to only Doi Inthanon such as the Ashy Throated Warbler and Green Tailed Sunbird. Bigger mammals have disappeared over the years but mammals, such as deer, wild boar, gibbons and some tigers still inhabit the Doi Inthanon National Park. The luckiest of visitors can sometimes spot Serow on the longer of the 2 available treks.
The forests of Doi Inthanon include mixed evergreen and deciduose forest. These include species rarely found in other parts of the country such as pine trees and teak, Orchids and rhododendron along with various Moss and fern species. Due to the humidity and large volume of rainfall (more than 2500 mm anually) and the change in elevation from bottom to top, the diversity of habitat type, flora and fauna is huge depending on where you are in the National Park and certain species only enhabit a small circlular elevation around Doi Intanon.
There are many tour companies running daily excursions from Chiang
Mai to Doi Inthanon, but if you want to visit Thailand's tallest mountain by
yourself it is relatively easy. Follow the 108 road south west from Chiang Mai
towards the town of Mae Sariang. After about 55 kilometers, between the
villages of Khuan Pao and Sop Tia take the 1009 north towards Doi Inthanon.
From this intersection it is about an 8 kilometer drive to the gate where all
visitors need to buy a ticket to enter the national park. Entrance fees per
adult are 200THB and 100THB for children (March 2011). Please note that from
the gate it is still more than 20 kilometers drive to the summit. The road is
paved all the way to the top and it is quite easy to find your way up. Remember
to fill enough petrol before starting your climb to the top! Doi Inthanon can
be visited in one day from Chiang Mai, but prepare to leave early and arrive
back late.
BarsThere are some wonderful night life pub in chiangmai to enjoy .
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