Doi Phu Kha National Park

Doi Phu Kha National Park

Tao Rang Yak or Caryota sp., is one species of rare Palm Tree and endanger species of the world

Doi Phu Kha National Park is a high mountain range in Amphoe Pua, Amphoe Bo Klua and Amphoe Mae Charim in Nan. The apex of Doi Phu Kha is 1,980 meters above sea level. The park has lovely scenery and is abundant in various trees and plants. Furthermore, there are serveral nice waterfalls and caves such as Ton Tong Waterfall and Pha Khong Cave, ideal for nature lovers.

Chom Pu Phu Kha (Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl., Bretschneideraceae) an only one trees of the world,
Chom Pu Phu Kha blooms in February and March

Doi Phu Kha, to the town of Pua at the head of Nan, followed the narrow but surfaced Highway 1256 which switchbacks up the densely-wooded slopes of Doi Phu Kha, one of Thailand's newest national parks. It blessed with a constantly fresh climte and views stretching out forever and possible to continue east from the summit to wterfalls and salf mines near the Laotian border.

View point at observe star terrace (Lan Do Dow)

There are tent place to stay and houses for tourist, for accommodation is available, please contact National Park Division, Royal Forestry Department, Tel. (02) 579-0529, 579-4842 or Doi Phu Kha National Park, P.O.8 Tambol Phu Kha, Amphoe Pua, Nan 55120, Tel. (02) 01-6029844 and Nan office : Tel. (02) 01-6034558.

Foreigner tourist tent stayed over night at observe star terrace

Ho Phra Doi Phu Kha (Buddha image) at observe star terrace

Nang Phraya Sua Khrong or Thai Sakura flowers, added color to Doi Phu Kha in the cool season

NAN CITY MAP

TOURIST MAP OF NAN

Information

: Tourism Authority of Thailand Tourist Service Center
: TAT Northern Office : Region 2, 448/16 Singhakhlai Rd., Amphoe Muang, Chiang Rai 57000

Tel.: (66 53) 717-433, 744-674-5; Fax: (66 53) 717-434

E-mail : tatcei@chmai.loxinfo.co.th

Area of Responsibility : Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan
: Hotel & Resorts in Nan