Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Park Highland national park containing Doi Pha Hom Pok peak
Home to Doi Pha Hom Pok, Thailand’s second‑highest peak, this national park offers highland pine forest, hot springs and Hmong villages; visitors come for summit routes and cool mountain roads.
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is a protected area in northern Thailand centred on the mountain Doi Pha Hom Pok. The park contains the peak Doi Pha Hom Pok, which rises to about 2,285 metres and is among the country’s highest summits.
Trails in the park lead toward the summit and several lower ridges, and the area includes waterfalls and hot springs that are commonly visited on day hikes. The park’s high elevation produces cooler temperatures and montane forest distinct from lowland tropical forest.
The area was set aside for protection to conserve its mountain forest and watershed; it is managed as a national park by Thailand’s protected-area authority. Local access routes serve hikers and day visitors rather than large-scale tourism infrastructure.
Geographically the park sits in northern Thailand’s highlands; the summit and parklands are reached by mountain roads and trailheads from nearby northern towns and villages.
- Summit height: The summit reaches 2,285 metres, making it one of Thailand's highest peaks and a major highland viewpoint.
- Best time to visit: Cooler temperatures and montane forest make spring and autumn the most comfortable times for high-elevation treks.
How to Get to Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park #
The park lies in northern Thailand; reach by road from Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai with local transport or private vehicle. Park headquarters and ranger stations provide route information and advise on permits if required.
Tips for Visiting Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park #
- Doi Pha Hom Pok's summit area can be cold and windy-pack warm clothing even during the Thai winter.
- The national park includes the highest point in Chiang Mai province; guide services and park rangers can advise on the best routes to the summit.
- Sunrise and sunset viewpoints are spectacular but require early starts or late returns; arrange transportation accordingly.
Best Time to Visit Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park #
The cool season offers the best hiking weather and visibility for the mountain's summit vistas.
Weather & Climate near Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park #
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1306 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (222 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
