Kew Mae Pan

There are many nature trails on Doi Inthanon National Park, the favorite one is Kew Mae Pan which suitable for everyone who have limited of time. The Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, is found at kilometer 42 on the road to the summit.  It has been developed as an ‘educative nature trail’ and you will enjoy your nice short trekking about 2.78 km. along a beautiful view and forest. There is a 200 baht entrance fee which pays for a guide (Hmong guide) to accompany you, although mine did not speak much English.

Trekking through the nature of the evergreen forest over the top of the highest peak of Thailand, Doi Inthanon. See wildlife and rare plants on the walk way. Overlook the panoramic view from the open area where you can see mountains curtain all around. Kew means narrow path, and this one wind along a towering mountain range which is home to great variety of plants and animals. The 2.78 km. long trail takes you through a forest teeming with biodiversity. All 21 stations offer detailed explanations about the plants and ecosystems, whether it be ferns from ancient times, Himalayan flora species, dense cloud forest or grassland. Absorb more oxygen from thin air, Slow hiking, by the way, allows me to notice the natural wonder on the trail to Mae Pan Falls. Trees grow as high as 40m. to get light while the cloud regularly hits the mountain and soaks the whole forest with high moisture. Moss and tiny ferns cover all tree trunks. When cloud hits the forest, covering the whole with mist, they all seem to be shivering under green blankets. The most stunning view is a semi-alpine meadow that sits side by side with the jungle, but on the other side of the slope. The meadow is caused by severe deforestation from the past. Strong winds prevent young plants from growing here.