Doi Inthanon — Thailand's Highest MountainCircuit.
Distance
180 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
2,200 m
Doi Inthanon — Thailand's Highest Mountain Circuit.
Doi Inthanon (2,565m) is Thailand's highest peak and the road to its summit is one of the best day rides in the country. The highway winds through montane forest past waterfalls, twin pagodas, and highland Hmong and Karen villages. At the summit, temperature drops below 10°C while the lowlands bake at 35°C.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance180 km
Days1
Total climb2,200 m
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
Chiang MaiStart · Start in Chiang Mai. Head south on Route 108.
Chom ThongScenic Point · Entry to Doi Inthanon National Park. The Doi Inthanon road branches left from the main highway.
Wachiratharn WaterfallPhoto Spot · Powerful 70m waterfall, most dramatic in rainy season (Aug–Oct). Good mist and rainbow conditions.
Doi Inthanon Summit — 2,565mMountain Pass · Thailand's highest point. Cold. Cloud forest. Royal chedis (pagodas) commissioned by the King and Queen.
Kew Mae Pan TrailScenic Point · Walk above the clouds on the ridge trail. Views over Myanmar on clear days.
Hmong Village MarketRestaurant · Hill tribe market at 1,800m. Strawberries, persimmons, and embroidered hill tribe crafts.
Mae Klang WaterfallScenic Point · Lower falls near the park entry — wide cascade popular with Thai picnickers.
Chiang MaiEnd · Return to Chiang Mai via Chom Thong and Route 108.
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