Chiang Mai: Preparing for a Trip to Doi Inthanon

Preparing for a Trip to Doi Inthanon http://www.hotsia.com >> 5 Things to Do Before Going to Doi Inthanon 1. Check your vehicle’s brakes, clutch, and everything else carefully because you will be climbing a steep mountain road to the summit over two thousand meters high. The entire route becomes more challenging during festivals when many tourist vehicles travel up and down. If you are not confident in your driving skills or lack mountain driving experience, you can leave your car at the bottom and hire a vehicle to take you up instead.

Try asking the staff at the checkpoint below. This is one of the most beautiful cliff-view nature trails in Thailand, about 3-4 kilometers long, a comfortable distance. The entrance is at the restaurant just past the pagoda summit but before the peak. Call the park office at 0 5328 6728 - 9 (accommodation), 0 5328 6730 (VoIP), or 053-286-730 (accommodation and information services) to check if Kew Mae Pan Trail is open during your visit, as it has been closed periodically due to forest fires and maintenance.

3. Mae Ya Waterfall is a large waterfall, but the entrance is on a different route from the main road up the mountain. Just after turning from the Chom Thong junction, a little further, there is a left turn leading about ten kilometers to the waterfall. Waterfall lovers might want to stop here first. The park entrance ticket purchased here can be shown later when going up the mountain. 4. Buy a bag of fried potato snacks and watch them puff up due to the changing air pressure at the summit. This trick is fun to show children. 5. Bring a tent and warm clothes with you, even if it’s summer.

However, the mountain is cold all year round. It’s also good to bring socks because even if you have warm clothes, bare feet won’t stay warm. The road up Doi Inthanon is steep and high, so drive carefully.

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