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Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is 8,500 feet above sea level. In the Ang-ga Inthanon mountain range, close to the Mae Klang Waterfall,
Beside the main road over Doi Inthanon is The Royal Project Station in Baan Khun Klang, quite close to the National Park Office. The Doi Inthanon Park Headquarters is located at km. 31, where visitors can find more information about what to do and see in the park. This is the area for camping, and tents are available on a pre-booked basis. The cabins and tents can be reserved in Chiang Mai at 053 311608, 053 355728. |
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Suan Son Bor Kaew is Silvicultural Resurch Station located at Hod distric Chiang Mai Province Thailand. |
This park is located on the left side of the Khan River at Namprae. The outstanding sights to see are Takataen Cave, Ob Khan, Pha Ou Mha, Ob Hai, Huay Yha Sai, Pha Toob and Huay Pong. Camping facilities with food and beverage available from 08.00 to 18.00. From two paths, visitors can take in all the natural beauty of this area. The National Park has beautiful natural tourist attractions and a great variety of interesting plants and wild animals A sightseeing information centre with 24 hour guard is provided.
Tel. 0 5324 2478.
Chiang Dao lies above the Menam Ping gorge on the green slopes of Doi Chiang Dao mountain. The name means "City of Stars", and derives from its earlier name Piang Dao, or "(at the) level of the stars". True to the name, limestone peaks reaching a height of 2186 m (7174 ft) make Chiang Dao an impressive area. The village is a quiet little picturesque area, with a quaint Northern Thailand feel.
Muang Nga Sub-district, Chiang Dao District.
Chiang Mai 50170
Tel. 0-5326-1466
Mae Tho National Park is situated between the northern latitudes of 18o 07' - 18o 29' and the eastern longitudes of 98o 8.5' - 98o 24' . The National Park’s headquarters is located at the Water Source Development Unit 6 (Doi Mae Tho), Ban Lao-li, Mu 9 (separated from Ban Maetho Mu 10), Tambon Bosali, Hot District, Chiang Mai Province.
The geographical features of the National Park consist of steep mountains (400-1,699 meters above the medium sea level), extending northwards in the same mountain range of Doi Inthanon. Mountains in the northern part of the area are about 20%-40% steeper than those in the southern part. The average altitude of the area is 1,000 meters above the medium sea level. Doi Kio Rai-mong is the highest mountaintop (1,699 meters above the medium sea level), located at Ban Pang Hin-fon, Mae-Chaem District. Meanwhile, the National Park’s office is located at the approximate altitude of 1,200 meters above the medium sea level.
P.O. Box 10 Amphur Hod Chiang Mai Thailand 50240
Tel. 0 5381 8348
E-mail :maetho.np@hotmail.com
Doi Wiang Pha is to be announced as a national park covering the areas of Mae Fang National Conserved Forest in Tambol Sridongyen, Tambol Maetalob, Chaiprakarn District, Tambol Mae Kha, Tambol Mae Kha, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province, and the left side of Mae Lao National Conserved Forest in Tambol Pa Daed, Tambol Srithoi, Tambol Thakor of Chiang Rai Province within an approximate area of 583 square kilometers or 364,375 .
P.O. Box 14 Amphur Chaiprakarn Chiang Mai Thailand 50320
Tel. 0 7186 2118
E-mail: reserve@dnp.go.th
The temperature in this area is approximately 25 degrees Celsius all the year round; it is about 14 - 19 degrees Celsius on November to February, the highest temperature is 39 degree Celsius on April and heavy rain on May to September approximately 1,184 mm. of rain all the year round.
P.O. Box. 39, Pong Nam Ron Sub-district, Amphur Fang Chiang Mai Thailand 50110
Tel. 08 6430 9748, 0 5345 3517-8 Fax 05 3453 517
E-mail: doiphahompok@fca16.com
Khun Khan National Park is situated in an approximate area of 397 square kilometers or 248,125 rai, covering the areas of Pa Sa-merng National Conserved Forest and Mae-Chaem Forest in Sub-District Mae-sarb, Sub-District Bor-kaew, Sub-District Sa-merng Nua, Sub-District Sa-merng Tai of Sa-merng Tai District, and Sub-District Ban Chan, Sub-District Mae Na-jarn of Mae-Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province.
The geographical features of the National Park consist of high mountains (500-1,708 meters above the medium sea level). Doi Pung-kia is the highest mountaintop (1,708 meters above the medium sea level), which is the source of Mae-khan River and Mae-Chaem River flowing into the Ping River.
Centre of Northern National Parks, Forest Office (Chiang Mai),
Amphur Muang Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Thailand 50000
It was formerly know as an area of Doi Sam Muen highland development project which was initited by His Majesty the King to solve the problem of forest encroachment and poaching, as well as to enhance the lives of the local hilltribe people. As this area is filled with attractive natural condition and virginal forests provided vital watersheds, Huai Nam Dang was declared the 81st national park of Thailand by the Royal Forest Department on 14 August 1995.
Huai Nam Dang National Park covers four districts : Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, and Wiang Haeng in Chiang Mai province including Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, covering an area of approximately 1,247 square kilometres. Later on it was designated as the National Park for commemorating 100th year establishment of the Royal Forest Department and also for the celebration of His Majesty the King’s 50th year on the throne
Mu 5, Kit Chang Sub-district, Amphur Mae Taeng Chiang Mai Thailand 50150
Tel. 0 5324 8491, 0 5326 3910, 08 4908 1531 Fax: 0 5324 8491
E-mail: h.namdang_np@hotmail.com
Sri Lanna National Park is prestigious park to commemorate the 5th anniversary of King’s birthday. The park was announced a National Park on the 1st August 1989 (B.E. 2532) on the King’s multifarious duties, volume 106 section 120. It is the 60th National Park of Thailand. The park encompasses 1,406 km2, covering 3 Amphur of Chiang Mai province: Mae Taeng, Prao, Chiang Dao.
The park is surrounded by the valleys and a mountain chain lies from north to south. The source of Mae Ngad resirvoir is along with several brooks and creeks, which water rushes down from the valleys to Mae Ngad reservoir. Southwest of the brooks, the water rushes down to Mae Ping River.
Ban Pao Sub-district, Amphur Mae Taeng Chiang Mai Thailand 50150
Tel. 0 5347 9090, 0 5347 9079 Fax: 0 5347 9090
E-mail: reserve@dnp.go.th
Mae Takrai National Park covers the areas of Sankampaeng District and Doi Saked District of Chiang Mai Province within an approximate area of 1,114 square kilometers or 696,250 rai. The National Park is the source of Ping River, consisting of high mountains and having major valuable plants and wild animals. Prominent natural tourist attractions of the National Park include waterfalls, cliffs, artesian spring, reservoirs, etc.
A worthwhile two-day trip for visitors who want to see natural beauty as well as experience adventure in an area that is not too far from Chiang Mai would be a trip to Ob Luang, southwest of Chiang Mai. The national park lies about 105 kilometers from Chiang Mai-Hord Road, then follow the Hord -Mae Sariang Road for another 17 kilometers to the park entrance.
The National Park Office has tents and sleeping equipment for visitors to rent at modest prices. Contact Ob Luang National Park, P.O. Box 2, Hang Dong Subdistrict, Hord District, Chiang Mai 50240. Tel : 053-229272.
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