Journey Trip Review

Lam Nam Nan National Park covers an area of 999.15 square kilometres in Amphoe Mueang, Phrae and Amphoe Tha Pla and Amphoe Nam Pat, Uttaradit. The National Park gave birth to the main tributaries of the Mae Nam Yom in Phrae. It was declared as the Thailand's national park in 1998. Geography The Lam Nam Nan National Park features rugged mountain range higher than the highest level of water supply of Sirikit Irrigation. Most of the area consists of steep mountains with plains and is full of forest and wildlife. Climate Since Monsoon winds have an impact on Thailand's tropical climate, generally, the temperature is usually a little higher and more humid in daytime. Rainfall is more likely during the summer months of May through October and the average rainfall is 1,440 mm. per year. During the winter months, in the mountainous North, the temperature is cool enough for tourism. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp and dry evergreen forest dominate ...

The National Park covering the areas of 270 square kilometres in Wiang Pa Pao of Chiang Rai has been announced as the national park of Thailand since 1995. Also it gave birth to the main tributaries of a number of rivers and formed the beautiful waterfall, namely Khun Chae. Geography Geologically, the mountain formations have been covers by igneous rock and sedimentary rock including granite. Besides, it is found basalt produced by volcanoes around this area. Most of the park area is very rugged with steep valley and offers a number of waterfalls. Climate Winter season is from November to July. Rainy season is from January to February and summer is from March to June. Flora and fauna Because of the great differences in altitude, the Park has an enormous wealth of plant species; bamboo forest and various trees growing in the altitudinal range 300-800 metres, deciduous dipterocarp forest growing in the altitudinal range 800-1,000 metres, pine forests and rainforest growing in t...

Khlong Wang Chao National park covers an area of 747 square kilometres in Amphoe Khlong Lan and King Amphoe Kosamphi Nakhon in Kampaeng Phet and King Amphoe Wang Chao in Tak province. The National Park offers scenic view including wildlife sanctuary. Also it was declared as the Thailand's 63rd national park in 1990. Geography The National Park, a part of Thanon Thong Chai mountain range, lies down from northern to southern. There is a small plain in the middle providing 2 small basins, 3.2-8 square kilometres respectively. Major mountains are Khao Yen, Khao Tao Dam, Khao Son, Khao Khanun, Khao Wang Chao and Doi Luak. The highest peak is in western mountain, which is 1,898 metres above sea level. Generally, its terrain varies from 200 to 1,898 metres above sea level. Climate Summer season is from February to May. Rainy season is from June to November and winter is from December to January. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest, Deciduous Dipterocarp and dry evergreen fore...

The National Park covers an area of 518.79 square kilometres in Amphoe Thong Saen Khan and Amphoe Nam Pat, Uttaradit. It was established in 2003 and offers natural scenery of waterfalls, caves cliffs, plants, mammals and birds and also it is easy to access. Geography The National Park features rugged mountain range, comprising mountain of Khao Phu Miang, Khao Khwam Ruea, Khao Ngai Ruea, Khao Sam Liam, Khao Thanon, Khao Mai Pha, Khao Tak Bon, Khao Nam Yoi, Khao Phak Khuang, Khao Chan.The Phu Miang mountain, the highest peak, is 1,500 metres high above sea level. It gave birth to the main tributaries of Mae Nam Nan. Climate Summer season is from March to April, the highest temperature is 42.6 degrees Celsius and the lowest is 12.9 degrees Celsius. Winter season is from October to February. Mean rainfall occurs in rainy season. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp and evergreen forest blankets the National Park with various plants such as Invingia malayan...

The park covered parts of Amphoe Khlong Lan and Mueang of Kamphaeng Phet. It is the last lush jungle of the province. Featuring rugged mountain, the park originates many streams and rivers such as Khlong Khlung and Khlong Suan Mak which are tributaries of Ping River. Established in 1982, the country's 44th national park acquires total area of 300 square kilometres. Geography Lush forest blanketing its rugged mountain is watershed that fills up streams such as Khlong Suan Mak, Khlong Khlung and Khlong Lan. The highest peak towers at 1,439 metres above sea level. Climate The park has average temperature at 23 degrees Celsius and average rainfall 978 millimetres per year. It is quite comfortable to visit during winter. Flora and fauna As the last lush forest at lower northern region, the park has many forest types including deciduous dipterocarp forest, mixed deciduous forest, dry evergreen forest and moist evergreen forest. Its major plants include Tectona grandis, Shorea o...

The National park covers an area of 1,252.12 square kilometres in Amphoe Mae Taeng and Wiang Haeng of Chiang Mai and in Pai of Mae Hong Son. The National Park offers the scenetic views of natural mountain ranges and early morning sea of clouds can be seen from the viewpoint. Geography The mountain, which is mostly ranged highlands, has verdant forests that are the source of tributaries and various streams. The National Park offers a number of streams such as Huai Mae Yen Klang, Huai Mae Hi, Huai Mae Ping, Huai Mae Chok Luang, Huai Nam Dang and later join to Mae Nam Pai, Mae Nam Ping Noi and Mae Nam Dang. Climate Rainy season is from May to October. Winter season is from November to February and summer is from March to April. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp and evergreen forest blankets the National Park with various plants such as Hopea odorata, Dipterocarpus alatus, Michelia floribunda, Toona ciliata, Mangifera sp., Ailanthus triphysa, Lagerstroe...

Doi Suthep Mountain was formerly known as Doi Oi Chang. Its present name comes from a hermit who trained his meditation in this mountain a thousand years ago. The forest was combined with other 13 forests nearby for establishing a national park in 1981 and the country's 24th national park was established in 1981. A year later, more area was combined into the park's boundary. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park stretches over 261.06 sqaure kilometres area in Amphoe Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Hang Dong and Mueang, Chiang Mai. Geography As part of upper Phi Pan Nam Range, the park features rugged mountain. Its significant peaks include Doi Suthep, Doi Buak Ha and the highest Doi Pui at 1,685 metres above sea level. The watershed mountain range originates streams namely Huai Kaeo, Huai Chang Khian and Huai Mae Hia, which are tributaries of Mae Ping River. Climate The average temperature is 16 degrees Celsius. It has cold winter season and comfortable summer season. Flora and fauna The p...

The National Park covers the mountainous area of 1,704 square kilometres in Amphoe Pua, Chiang Klang, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Tha Wang Pha, Santisuk, Bo Kluea and Chaloem Phra Kiat in Nan. It was declared as the Thailand's national park in 1988. The National Park offers endemic and rare plants, scenic view of Doi Phu Kha including lovely waterfalls. Geography The National Park features rugged mountain range. The highest peak is Doi Phu Kha, which is 1,939 metres above the sea. Doi Phu Kha is also the major symbol of Nan Province. The terrain is mainly forested land on limestone mountain range and also the source of several streams which flow into Mae Nam Nan. Doi Phu Kha National Park Climate Rainy season is from May to October. Winter is from November to February (The weather is quite cool from December to January and average temperature is 5 degrees Celsius.) Summer is from March to April by the temperature average is 30 degrees Celsius Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous...

Acquiring about 524 square kilometres in Tambon Mon Pin, Amphoe Fang and Amphoe Mae Ai and Chai Prakan of Chiang Mai, the National Park has been declared as one of the Thailand's national park since 2000. It is reputed for beautiful waterfalls and hot springs. Geography The National Park is located on the Phi Pan Nam mountain range. The mountain is about 400-2,285 metres above the sea level. The highest peak is Doi Phahom Pok peak, the second highest mountain in Thailand. Also, it gave birth to the main tributaries of Mae Nam Fang. Climate Average temperature is 25.4 degrees Celsius. Winter season is from November to February (13.7-19.0 degrees Celsius) and rainy season is from May to September (Average rainfall is 1,183.5 mm. per years) In April, the temperature is generally up to 39.1 degree Celsius. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp, evergreen forest and coniferous forest and virgin forest blankets the National Park with various kinds of veg...

Doi Luang National Park covers an area of 1,170 square kilometres in Amphoe Mae Suai, Amphow Phan, Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao in Chiang Rai province, Amphoe Wang Nuea and Amphoe Ngao in Lampang province including Amphoe Mae Chai and Amphoe Mueang in Phayao province. It was declared as the 61st national park on 16 April 1990. Geography The mountainous areas lie down from northern to southern. The highest peak is Doi Luang with 1,694 metres above mean sea level. On the upper level part of the mountain, it is easy to find soil mixed with rocks and it is easy to find gravel mixed with sandstone and fertile black soil in deep valley. Climate Rainy season is from June to October. Winter is from November to January and summer is from February to May. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest, deciduous dipterocarp and evergreen forest blankets the national park with various plants including Lagerstroemia tomentosa, L. speciosa, Hopea odorata, Irvingia malayana, Toona ciliata, Mesua ferrea, Sh...

The tranquil park is home to various plants as well as the country's longest railway tunnel. Doi Khun Tan National Park acquires total area of 255.29 square kilometres, covering part of Amphoe Mae Tha of Lamphun and Amphoe Hang Chat and Mueang of Lampang. History The forest of Doi Khun Tan one of 14 forests the government decided to declare as a national park in 1959. The survey conducted in 1974 and 1975 found this forest was rich in natural resources namely economic plants, orchids, herbs, wildlife, shady forest and the country's longest railway tunnel. It was upgraded from reserved forest to Thailandûs 9th national park in 1975. Geography Rugged mountains blanket most area, leaving the remaining to the plain on mountain shoulder. The park is watershed for significant river including Mae Tan and Mae Tha. Doi Khun Tan is the highest peak at 1,373 metres above sea level. The park comprises Moist evergreen forest and hill evergreen forest that occupy area above 1,000 metre...

Amidst its rugged mountain, the national park houses the country's highest peak Doi Inthanon. Its mountain range is watershed that originates many rivers, as well as Ping River that fills up power-generating Bhumiphol Dam. In its lush jungle, the park has many natural attractions including MaeYa Watefall which is considered the country's most beautiful waterfall. Doi Inthanon National Park acquires total area of 482.40 sqaure kilometres, covering parts of Amphoe Chomthong, Amphoe Mae Cham, Amphoe Mae Wang and King-Amphoe Doi Lo of Chiang Mai. Doi Inthanon is one of the first 14 forests of Thailand the government has decided to declare as a national park on October 7, 1959. The establishment of this national park was completed in 1978. Geography Rugged mountain envelopes the whole area supporting the country’s highest peak Doi Inthanon to tower at 2,565 metres above mean sea level. Doi Hua Mot Luang is the second highest peak at 2,330 metres. Doi Inthanon is watershed jungle...

Chae Son National Park covers an area of 768 square kilometres in northeastern Lampang. The national park is one of the Lampangûs major attractions and offers hot spring and waterfalls proving the fact that the earthûs underneath is circulated in the high temperature. Since 1988, it has been announced to be the 58th national park of Thailand. Furthermore, it received the award of the best natural attractions in Thailand in 2000 to promote the national park tourism. Geography The national park is a mountainous area with 81 degrees Celsius hotspring over rocky terrain, providing a misty and picturesque scene. Climate Rainy season is from May to October, winter season is from November to February and summer season is from March to April. Usually, tourists can visit the national park all year round. Flora and fauna Mixed deciduous forest and deciduous dipterocarp blankets the park with various plants including Afzelia xylocarpa, Chukrasia tabularis, Toona ciliata, Diospyros pubica...