If you love long walks and adventures, come check these 10 locations for hiking-trekking trails to conquer different heights in Thailand.
To be in a city filled with skyscrapers with no fresh air to inhale can cause you some stress and exhaustion. Why not change your surroundings to some fresh air and green trees? Put your walking shoes on and let’s plan a trekking trip together. We assure you that each location will give you different beautiful experiences.
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Challenge the strength of your body by conquering the mountain peaks of different levels in Thailand, from easy level to difficult. Each trail has its own unique beauty, nature, and fresh air. We have gathered all the information you need to decide which trail is for you including the height, the distance, and the beauty.
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- Kew Mae Pan, Chiang Mai
The walking distance is about 3 kilometers.
Height above sea level 2,400 meters
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Kew Mae Pan is a short nature study route on Doi Inthanon. It’s a place that has been called Heaven on Earth. The distance is around 3 kilometers and takes about 2-3 hours. Its highlight is the wooden balcony where you can admire the beauty of the sea of mist and the beautiful scenery. You can clearly see the city of Chiang Mai from a high angle.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, CHIANG MAI OFFICE
Location : 105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Tambon Watgate, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : +66 5324 8604-5
Email : tatchmai@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/chiangmai
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- Doi Pha Hom Pok, Chiang Mai
The walking distance is about 6 kilometers.
Height above sea level 2,285 meters
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Doi Pha Hom Pok is a nature study path and camping ground with good weather. On the top of the mountain, you will see beautiful scenery. There is a viewpoint for the sea of mist under the morning sun and a beautiful sunset viewpoint. Doi Pha Hom Pok is covered with heavy fog and cold weather all year round. Another charm of Doi Pha Hom Pok is that there are rare and interesting flora and fauna.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, CHIANG MAI OFFICE
Location : 105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Tambon Watgate, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : +66 5324 8604-5
Email : tatchmai@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/chiangmai
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- Phu Soi Dao, Uttaradit
The walking distance is about 16 kilometers.
Height above sea level 2,102 meters
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Phu Soi Dao is an area with complete forests which is covered with beautiful natural forests as watersheds. The highlight is to see a field of purple flowers called “Crested Serpent flowers” and colorful flowers that alternate across the pine courtyard which will bloom during the rainy season from August – September of every year.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, PHRAE OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Phrae, Uttaradit)
Location : 2, Baan Mai Road, Tambon Nai Viang, Amphoe Mueang, Phrae 54000
Tel : +66 5452 1127
Email : tatphrae@tat.or.th, tatphrae@gmail.com
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/phrae
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- Den Chang Non, Nan
The walking distance is about 18 kilometers.
Height above sea level 1,700 meters.
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Den Chang Non is the most brutal mountain, but the view is very worth it. Trekkers considered this to be the most challenging and compelling location. The mountain here has its own unique ridge. In the morning, the sea fog view is very beautiful and the sunset light in the evening is equally beautiful.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, NAN OFFICE
Location : 17 Phakong Road, Tambon Nai Wiang, Amphoe Mueang, Nan 55000
Tel : +66 5471 1217-8
Email : tatnan@tat.or.th
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- Doi Pui Ko, Mae Hong Son
The walking distance is about 3 kilometers.
Height above sea level 1,406 meters
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Doi Pui Ko is known as the land of golden grassland. The scenery is beautiful and the sea of mists can be seen around 360 degrees, making it possible to watch both the sunrise and sunset. At night, the sky is full of stars. The walking distance is 3 kilometers and it takes not more than 1 hour to reach the top of the mountain. The best time to travel and explore the golden grassland is from January – February.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, MAE HONG SON OFFICE
Location : 4 Ratchathamphithak Road, Tambon Chong Kham, Amphoe Mueang, Mae Hong Son, 58000
Tel : +66 5361 2982-3
Email : tatmhs@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/maehongson
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- Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei Province
The walking distance is about 9 kilometers.
Height above sea level 1,316 meters.
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Phu Kradueng is one of the most popular natural attractions. There are many types of plants and cool weather all year round. Especially in winter, it is an incentive for tourists to wish and hope to conquer the summit of Phu Kradueng once in their lives. The duration of the hike is about 4-5 hours.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , LOEI OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu)
Location : District Office (Old building) Charoenrat Road, Tambon Kut Pong, Amphoe Mueang, Loei 42000
Tel : +66 4281 2812, +66 4281 1405
Email : tatloei@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/loei
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- Doi Huai Tu, Tak
The walking distance is about 8 kilometers.
Height above sea level 1,300 meters
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Doi Huai Tu is an adventure camping route that adventurers must go to. However, you need to contact and inform the community first for convenience and safety. It takes about 5-6 hours to walk here, depending on your leg strength. During the break along the path, you will experience the atmosphere of different nature along the way, including corn fields, grasslands, evergreen forests, banana groves, hillsides and ridges, and sea mist views.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, TAK OFFICE
Location : 193 Taksin Rd.,Tambon Nonglauang, Amphoe Muang, Tak 63000
Tel : +66 5551 4341-3
Email : tattak@tat.or.th, tattaktravel@gmail.com
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/tak
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- Khao Chang Phueak, Kanchanaburi
The walking distance is about 16 kilometers.
Height above sea level 1,249 meters.
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Khao Chang Phueak is a tourist attraction for people who like trekking. Conquer the highest peaks, especially the point of the most terrifying ridge known as “San Khom Mead”. The top of the mountain has a grassy mountain with some rocks along the ridge. Traveling to Khao Chang Phueak requires contacting the Thong Pha Phum National Park staff to register your name. There is a limit to the people on the mountain because the space for camping at the top of the mountain is limited.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, KANCHANABURI OFFICE
Location : 14 Saengchuto Road , Tambon Bannua, Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel : +66 3451 1200, +66 3451 2500
Email : tatkan@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/kanchanaburi
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- Khao Luang, Sukhothai
The walking distance is about 4 kilometers.
Height above sea level 1200 meters
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Khao Luang Sukhothai is a hiking trail in Ramkhamhaeng National Park. Although the distance is not very far, you will find a viewpoint that is as beautiful as other higher walking paths elsewhere. We can see both natural mountain ranges and the beautiful Sukhothai city view.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, SUKHOTHAI OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet)
Location : 200, Charot Withi Thong Road, Tambon Thani, Amphoe Mueang, Sukhothai, 64000
Tel : +66 5561 6228-9
Email : tatsukho@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/sukhothai
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- Pha Hin Kub, Chanthaburi
The walking distance is about 7 kilometers.
Height above sea level 960 meters
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Pha Hin Kub is located in Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary. The trekking route is not very difficult. Therefore, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced trekkers. But it is recommended to exercise a little beforehand. When walking up, you will find “Pha Hin Kub” which is a view of granite mountains formed by the deflection of the earth’s crust making it shaped like an elephant’s back. Explore the view while enjoying the natural breeze, we guarantee you will forget all the exhaustion.
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For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, CHANTHABURI OFFICE
Location : 22/86 Mu. 7 Phinyasat Road, Tambon Chanthanimit, Amphoe Mueang ,Chanthaburi 22000
Tel : +66 3948 0220, 06 2595 1902
Email : tatchan@tat.or.th
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These trekking trails are just some of the many beautiful routes in Thailand. We believe that being able to experience nature will be a great way to recharge your body’s energy and be another source of inspiration for traveling in Thailand. Let’s go and inhale some fresh oxygen into your lungs.
