Doi Inthanon

A trip to Doi Inthanon, 55 km (34 mi.) from Chom Thong and Thailand's highest peak (2595 m (9711 ft)), is one of the most scenic excursions in this supremely scenic part of the country. The mountain lies at the heart of the Doi Inthanon National Park, part of the granite massif which forms the southern foothills of Myanmar's Shan Mountains.

Travel agents offer three to five day treks on foot or by pony, staying overnight in Wildlife Association camping areas. It is also possible to hire local minibuses, and there are some bungalows by the National Park headquarters (just past the Hmong village Khun Klang).