Doi Inthanon Summit & Ang Ka
Doi Inthanon summit - Thailand’s highest point, with the Ang Ka cloud-forest boardwalk and the twin royal pagodas nearby
The route
The line through Chiang Mai (Doi Inthanon NP), Thailand - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (cool season best)
Cool/cold and misty at the summit
Open year-round; cold and misty at the top; busy in the cool season. Confirm.
On the trail
An easy boardwalk cloud-forest loop at the highest point
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
The Ang Ka boardwalk is easy and largely accessible
Very popular
The Kew Mae Pan trail (see HK-TH-0001); the twin pagodas
Getting there & staying
Doi Inthanon NP, from Chiang Mai
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Chiang Mai; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
National-park fee
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Cold, mist; otherwise easy
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.