Discover the Beauty of Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
This National park is located in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The park covers the highest mountain in Thailand which is the Doi Inthanon, as well as several other mountains. Visitors are advised to rent a car when touring around the park which will make it easy for everyone to explore the entire park. The Doi Mountain is mostly a granite batholiths interfering the southern extension of the Shan Hills array and forming the division between the Nam Mae Ping River to the east and the Nam Mae Chaem River at its west. The lower altitude in the eastern parts of the park consists of limestone formations and contains several numbers of caves.
Plant life in the park differs with the occurrence of the conifers and pine tress in this chilly environment. There is also a "good luck shrine", just recently opened by the King near the peak. The Mae Klang waterfall is also found here which one of Thailand's finest spectacles, which has an enormous beauty and elegance. The waterfall is a relaxing place for picnics and lunch. This waterfall is the much loved attraction in Doi Inthanon. The village of Chom Tong is found at the foot of the mountain considered as the favorite of many nature lovers.
The park is a delight for bird watchers as more than 383 species of different birds are been reportedly being seen in this region. Because of its nature-friendly atmosphere, no wonder this amazing park is a favored habitat of many animals.
The various sub mixture of forest formations at high elevations are a unique attraction of the park. Dominant species are found, the ones belonging to the temperate climate families rather than tropical. The top area supports the single red rhododendron in Thailand. It blooms from December until February of each year. There is also the two white-blossomed species rich on Doi Inthanon which are limited to only a few other sites.
There are also guest houses within the park, where visitors can stay and rest after a day of strolling around the wonderful park. There are also a Visitor Centers where visitors can always ask for information whenever they find trouble getting around the park.
Doi Inthanon National Park is one of the most remarkable places in Thailand. Its vast beauty is truly a one of a kind spectacle every visitor coming from all over the world would love.
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