Doi Luang National Park
Doi Luang National Park is 65 kilometers south of Chiang
Rai town and covers an area of 1,170 square kilometers in Phan District.
Apart from hiking trails, the forested park features a few waterfalls
of which the largest is Pu Kaeng Waterfall. This impressive fall has
nine leaps and flows all year round. To reach Pu Kaeng Waterfall drive
along the Chiang Rai-Phayao route for 58 kilometers to arrive at Ban
Pu Kaeng. At kilometer 77, take a right turn and proceed on for another
9 kilometers. It is a large waterfall amid virgin jungle with water
cascading down limestone brooks. Camping areas and jungle trekking
services are available. |
