Doi Khun Tan National Park
Park Thai national park featuring Khun Tan mountain and forests
Doi Khun Tan National Park in Lamphun protects montane forest around Doi Khun Tan; visitors hike trails, camp, visit waterfalls and explore the Khun Tan railway tunnel area and cooler highland air.
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Doi Khun Tan National Park is a protected mountainous area in Lamphun province of northern Thailand that conserves forested slopes of the Khun Tan range. The park is valued for hiking, wildlife viewing and cooler highland forests relative to surrounding lowlands.
Hiking trails lead through evergreen and mixed deciduous forest to ridge viewpoints and campsites, and the area around the Khun Tan range is a draw for day hikers and nature groups. The park includes trail infrastructure and basic ranger-managed camping areas for overnight treks.
The Khun Tan railway tunnel and the railway station at the higher section of the line are transport and historical features associated with the range; rail services that cross the mountains remain an important regional link. Park management focuses on forest conservation and visitor trail maintenance.
The park sits in Lamphun province in northern Thailand amid the Khun Tan mountain range, inland from the city of Lampang and within accessible distance of provincial towns by road and rail.
- Climate note: Cooler temperatures and forest cover make the park a seasonal escape from lowland heat; trail conditions can be muddy in the rainy season.
- Practical advice: Bring insect repellent and hiking footwear; some trails include steep sections and unpaved tracks with limited services on-site.
What to See #
- Doi Khun Tan ridge: A mountain ridge and hiking area within the park featuring forested trails and viewpoints popular with day hikers and nature groups.
- Khun Tan railway tunnel and station: A railway tunnel and adjacent high-altitude railway station on the line between Lampang and Lamphun that passes through the Khun Tan range and is a local transport landmark.
- Campsites and ranger stations: Basic park campsites and ranger stations used by visitors making overnight treks into the park's forested slopes.
How to Get to Doi Khun Tan National Park #
Doi Khun Tan National Park is in Lamphun Province near Khun Tan Tunnel/Khun Tan National Park Station. From Chiang Mai or Lamphun city, take local transport toward Khun Tan; trains on the Chiang Mai line stop at Khun Tan station (check schedules) and local taxis can cover the final kilometres to park entrances.
Tips for Visiting Doi Khun Tan National Park #
- Take the rail option: Khun Tan National Park's tunnel and the old station are accessible by the Bangkok-Chiang Mai train with a stop at Lamphun or nearby; local transport from Lamphun is needed.
- Hike to the summit early in the day to avoid heat and for better visibility.
- Check with the park headquarters about campsite availability if planning an overnight; permits may be required.
Best Time to Visit Doi Khun Tan National Park #
Best in the cool season (November-February) for comfortable hiking and clear trails.
Weather & Climate near Doi Khun Tan National Park #
Doi Khun Tan National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 12°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1122 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the warmest month, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
