Doi Suthep-Pui used to be known as Doi Oi Chang. Its new name comes from the name of a hermit, Prarusiwasuthep who lived at Doi Suthep-Pui was a protected forest. In 1973, The Royal Forest Department decided that Doi Suthep and 13 other forest areas in the country should eventually be national parks. The Royal Forest Department sent Mr.Panya Boonsomboon to survey the area.
After that, the national park committed decided that only forest in good condition should be included in Doi Suthep-Pui National park and areas occupied by villagers should be excluded. In 1981, 100,662.50 rai in Chiang Mai were officialy gazetted as Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Making it the countrys 24th.
The following year, an additional 62,500 rai were annexed to the park, bringing the total to 163,162.50 rai (262.50) square Kilometers).
Topography
Doi Suthep, Doi Buakha and Doi Pui are the three main peaks in the park. The highest peak, Doi Pui, rises to 1,685 meters above mean sea levels.
Climate
Because of the high altitude, the weather on the upper slopes of the mountains is cool and pleasant all year even in hot season, average temperature is about 20-23 c. In the cool season, the air is cold and clear. Temperature can drop as low as 6 c in February, August and September are the wettest months with rain falling daily.
Flora and Fauna
There are two basic types of forest on the mountain: Deciduous forest below about 1,000 m elevation and evergreen forest above. The deciduous is further divided into two kinds, deciduous dipterocarp-oak Forest in the driest areas and mixed evergreen deciduous forest along streams and gullies. Common species are trees of the families Dipterocarpaceae, Fagaceae and Magnoliaceae.
Wildlife in the park includes common muntjac, wild boar, macaque and other small mammals. More than 300 species of birds can be seen here, including red junglefowl, pheasants, eagles, parrots, bulbuls and minivets. Rare species of amphibian, the crocodile salamander that can be found in only four localities in Thailand, one in Doi Suthep.
Accommodation
Tourist Attractions
Attraction(s) & Trekking/Trailing Map of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Click the picture to zoom in
It is situated at the base of the mountain welcomes pilgrims and travellers asike. Cruba Sriwichai was a teacher and a forest monk. He was a very wise man and the spiritual leader of the local people. People still come to this site to pay homage to Cruba Sriwichai before they ascend the mountain to make merit at Wat Pratat Doi Suthep, which is the spiritual center of Chiang Mai.
It is located near the Cruba Sriwichai Memorial, not far from the main road. You can walk to Wang Bua Ban, a beautiful pool at the base of Pha Ngoeb Criff.
One of a nice waterfall in Mae Tang District. Travelling on Chiang Mai Fang (Road number 107) and keep to the left on Mae Malai Pai (Road number 1095) about 58 kilometers. Moreover there are Mork Fa Cave and Nature trail near the fall.
Activities :
- Nature trail study
- Waterfall Traveling
The Bhubing Palace is located on Doi Buak Ha, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. It is the royal winter residence in Chiang Mai where the Royal family stays during seasonal visits to the people in the northern part of Thailand.
The palace is also the royal guesthouse for prominent state visitors from abroad. In the past Their Majesties welcomed or granted royal audience to State visitors only in the capital of Bangkok. Bhubing Palace was built in 1961. The construction started initially with only the royal resident building and the guesthouse. The other buildings were additionally built on later dates.
Phra Tamnak Bhubing Rajanives was built in northern Thai architectural style called Ruen Mu (Group of Houses). The building sits on stilts. The upper floor is the royal residential area while the ground floor houses the royal entourage. The building master plan was design by Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara while Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri designed the building.
The construction of the Palace was undertaken by the Crown Property Bureau, under the supervision of Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara, assisted by Mom Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri and Mr. Pradit Yuwapukka. General Luang Kampanath Saenyakorn, the Privy Councilor was assigned to lay foundation stone on August 24, 1961 at 10.49 am. The Construction took 5 months to complete. The first royal visitors to stay at the palace were King Federick the Ninth and Queen Ingrid of Denmark on their royal visit to Thailand in January 1962
For more information Bhubing Palace
In 1983, The Fine Arts Department began excavation and restoration work on San Ku at the wish of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirinchorn who had learnt that this ancient, historical site had been looted and ravaged for a long time.
Before restoration, San Ku was an ancient earth mound densely covered by trees. When earth and soil were removed, remains of chedi and wihan bases appeared. Exploration of the pit in the middle of the chedi base revealed many important historical artifacts. It was estimated that San Ku dates from 13th century A.D.
Trail Cultural Sight Seeing - Bird Watching - Nature trail study - Waterfall
Activities :
- Cultural Sight Seeing
- Camping
- flowers admiring
- Nature trail study
- Biking Trail
- Bird Watching
Contact Address and How to go?
Contact Address
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park P.O.Box 99, Amphur Muang Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Thailand 50200
How to go?
By Car
From Bangkok use highway no.1 and turn to highway no.32 (Asia) you will pass Ayuthaya, Angthong and Nakornsawan. Then use highway no.1 pass Lampang and turn left to Chiang Mai. It takes you about 696 kilometers from Bangkok.
By Airplane
2 Airlines are operate daily flights to Chiang Mai from Bangkok.
The first is Bangkok Airways :
- flight PG600 flies daily at 08:10 hrs
- flight PG628 flies every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:10 hrs
- flight PG698 flies every Wednesday and Sunday at 13:10 hrs
Contact them in Bangkok at 0-2229-3456 and Chiang Mai at 0-5327-6176 or www.bangkokair.com
The second is Thai Airways International :
- 9 flight are daily (TG100, TG120, TG102, TG104, TG112, TG108, TG641, TG126 and TG124)
- 2 flight are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (TG106 and TG110)
- TG309 is available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- TG616 is available on Thursday and Sunday
- TG114 is available on Monday, Friday and Saturday
- TG923 is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
For more details, please contact 0-2545-2678 in Bangkok and 0-5321-1044-7 or www.thaiairways.com
From Chiang Mai Airport, the minibus can be fined to come to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park.
By Train
State Railways of Thailand provide service from Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok to Chiang Mai 7 times everyday by three classes the operate from 06:20 22:00 hrs. There are the Rapid, Sprinter and Special express. Minibus there can be hired to come to the park. For more details, please contact Bangkoks Principal Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) at tel : 0-2223-7010, 0-2220-4334 or 02-1690 or contact Chiang Mai Railway Station at tel : 0-5324-4795, 0-5324-2094, 0-5324-7462 or 0-5324-5363-4
By Bus
The transport Co.,Ltd. Provides bus services both ordinary and air-conditioned. Leave from Mor Chit Bus terminal 2 everyday. And For more details, please contact Mor Chit Bus terminal 2 at tel : 0-2936-3666 and 0-2537-8055 or 0-5324-2664 in Chiang Mai.
National Park Entry Fees
Adult: Baht100-400.-/person (depends on national park)
Children(0 - < 14 years old): Baht50-200.-/person (depends on national park)
Location Map & Other Related Information
Location & Travelling Map of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Click the picture to zoom in
Nearby National Park(s) Map Click the picture to zoom in
