DOI PHA HOM POK, MAE FANG NATIONAL PARK, CHIANG MAI

GPS co-ordinates (Kew Lom camping ground):

20°02’43.61” N 99°08’43.31” E

Trail condition: Partly paved mountain road.

Distance: About 15.5km from Huai Bon checkpoint at the foot of the mountain to Kew Lom camping site. If that’s not enough, you can start from the park’s headquarters and add at least 8.5km.

Getting there: Mae Fang National Park is a short drive from the town of Fang, which is about 150km north of Chiang Mai city.

Parking: If you bring a 4x4 vehicle, you can drive all the way to Kew Lom. If not, you can leave the car at the park’s headquarters.

Food & drinks: Instant noodles and coffee may be available at the camping area, but not every day. Make sure you bring enough for every meal while you are on the mountain.

What your family can enjoy while waiting: They should at least join you in the hike to the summit. Otherwise, there’s no point in them coming.

Accommodation: Camping at Kew Lom is recommended because from there you can get to the mountaintop in time for the sunrise. The park offers rental tents if you don’t have your own.

Local contact: For park information, call either 053-453-517 or 084-483-4689. For 4x4 vehicle in Fang, call Lung Phon (Uncle Phon) at 081-724-9657. If you also need a van from Chiang Mai, call Tong at 086-181-3945.