Doi Inthanon is famous for its waterfalls, trails, remote villages, viewpoints, sunrise/sunset watching, birdwatching and the all year round cold weather on higher elevations. The main park entrance is about 70 km southwest from Chiang Mai city center.
Also known as “The Roof of Thailand”, Doi Inthanon National Park covers an area of 482 km² in Chiang Mai province north of Thailand. The park is part of the Himalayan mountain range with elevations ranging between 800 and 2,565 meters asl.
The highest peak in the park is Doi Inthanon Mountain which is the highest mountain in Thailand. The park has high humidity and cold weather all year round.
It is possible to book a private tour or taxi service to Doi Inthanon from this website;
- Private taxi | full day taxi service from 3,100 Baht
- Private guided day tour | accompanied by an English speaking guide
Entrance fees & opening times
As of June 2022, the entrance fees Doi Inthanon National Park are 300 Baht for adults and 150 Baht for children 3-14 years old. Thai citizens pay 60 Baht for adults and 30 Baht for children. Cars will be charged with 30 Baht and bikes with 20 Baht.
Doi Inthanon National Park is open from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm every day, all year round. The main trail of the park -Kew Mae Pan Trail- is closed for the visitors from June to October for annual forest recovery reasons.
Two Chedis is the only attractions inside the national park that is not managed by the park, an additional 100 Baht per person entrance fee required to visit it.