National Park "Roof of Thailand"
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Doi Inthanon National Park covers an area of ​​482 square kilometers and includes the highest mountain range in all of Thailand. Its main peak - Mount Doi Inthanon, the highest in the country, up to 2565 meters above sea level. Because of this it is popularly called "the roof of Thailand."

Formerly known as Doi Angka, the mountain is called, derived from the reduction of the King Inthawichayanon. Legend has it that the remains of the ruler was buried on the mountain top, and now his spirit is an essential companion of all guests of the park.

Most popular among locals and tourists sought through the national park is not typical for the Thai climate. The annual average temperature at the top is about 12 ° C. Despite the fact that the mountain of Doi Inthanon to never snow in the winter months the thermometer is lowered to -8 ° C. It is the coldest place in Thailand and locals believe that visiting the Doi Inthanon, they know what a real winter.

The most interesting places to visit in the National Park Doi Inthanon: Mae Klang waterfall, which is a powerful stream of water flowing on granite slabs, comprising a plurality of thresholds; Brichinda limestone cave, consisting of two huge rooms, one of which has a hole, passes Beautiful sunlight streams; Buddhist chedi (stupa) Napamaitanidol dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the King; Trail Gew Mae Pan, passing through the evergreen rain forests, where inhabited by many colorful and beautiful birds of the country; one of the largest waterfalls in Thailand's Mae I, is a powerful fall of water from a height of about 250 meters.

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