Roof of Thailand

From Chiang Mai we travel 2 hours along a curvy road passing village tribes as we wind our way to the starting point, a remote area in the National Park well off the beaten track. 

We begin the ascent through beautiful pine forest which eventually plateaus to an open grassy area with panoramic views all around.  The plant life has an almost European feel about it with fern covered hills and lichen covered trees with unique flowers blooming all around.  The trail continues to ascend with pockets of steep climbs and sections of flat trail.

We eventually reach the bottom of the final steep climb to the summit which appears near vertical, your efforts are rewarded however as you’re greeted with surreal views on the top with sheer cliffs and in clear weather views of the highest point in Thailand, Doi Inthanon right in front of you.  There is a small stupa called Khun Wang on the summit where people go to pay their respects.

After a well-earned rest with a light lunch, refreshments and freshly brewed coffee it is time to head back down a different route, initially through pine forest before emerging into royal project farms where depending on the time of year may be growing strawberries or other fruit.  From here we will be picked up and taken back to the city.