Doi Inthanon Royal Project North Thailand

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Doi Inthanon Royal Project is located in the village of Khun Klang close to the park headquarters. The project was launched to help the hill tribes to cultivate cash crops other than opium and train them on modern agricultural practices.

Location

Ban Luang, between Mae Chaem and Chom Thong District, Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai

Direction

By car: Travel 58 kilometers west of Chiang Mai via Highway No. 108 to Chom Thong, then turn right into Highway No. 1009 and continue a further distance of 48 kilometers along Highway No. 1009 to the summit. Total distance is around 90 kilometers
By minibus: Take a minibus at Chom Thong Market, near Phra Tat Chom Thong Temple or Mae Klang Waterfall

Highlights

The facilities are for research and development of pilot projects for cash crops, which include coffee, cold-climate fruits and cut flowers
Phumisiri, twin pagodas located at Km. 41.5, enshrines Lord Buddha’s ashes and Buddha images, and overlook the magnificent scenery of Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon National Park

Activities

Visit plantation
Learn local lifestyles and cultures
Trek to the nearby waterfalls for the beautiful scenes and bird watching

Open Hrs.

Daily, the best period for viewing the waterfalls is from May-November for wild flowers is December -February, and for ornithologists is November-May.

Fee

Chartered minibus: 800 baht
Doi Inthanon National Park admission fee: 400 baht (Adults), 200 baht (Children)

Other Info

Tour guide services are also available
A steep asphalt road takes visitors up, thus the vehicle must be in a good condition

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