Embark on a 1 Day Adventure to the Stunning Doi Pha Ngam

Experience the Natural Beauty of Doi Pha Ngam on a Day Hike 

Get Lost in Nature with a 1 Day Trek to Doi Pha Ngam and Its Surroundings

"Pha Ngam" or another name called "Two season Cliff" is located near the Chiang Mai-Khun Wang Agricultural Research Center and is under the management of Doi Inthanon National Park.

The name "Pha Ngam" or "Two Season Cliff" is derived from the fact that the summit of the mountain is divided into two sides, each with distinctly different climates. For example, one side may be shrouded in mist while the other has only a cool breeze. In order to see the contrast between the two sides, you must trek up to the top of Phra That Khun Wang, where the differing views can be observed.

If you stay at the viewpoint on the mountain, you may not be able to fully appreciate the contrast between the two sides. Instead, you must hike up to the top of Phra That Khun Wang to witness these differing views.

The distance from the starting point to the summit is approximately 3-4 kilometers, and it takes around 3 hours to complete the hike, not including the return trip. The trail begins at the Chiang Mai-Khun WangAgricultural Research Center, passes through local farms, and winds its way up a steep and heavily forested incline.

As you hike up to the top, you'll come across a long, flat walkway that runs along the mountain ridge. It's a popular spot for taking pictures, and everyone who visits takes a snapshot to keep as a memory. The path itself is not steep and has a gentle slope, but it boasts spectacular views of the landscape below.

Along the way, you'll encounter ancient rhododendron bushes that have been growing for thousands of years. During the winter months between November and January, you'll have a chance to witness the vibrant red blooms of the rhododendron, which are not only visually stunning but also sweetly scented. These flowers attract a variety of small birds and insects that come to feast on their nectar, making it an excellent spot for bird watching enthusiasts. If you love bird watching, then you definitely shouldn't miss out on this opportunity.

Once you've trekked up to the top, you'll come across the highly revered Phra That Khun Wang, which is a sacred site for the locals and many others. It stands out prominently, providing a place for visitors to pay their respects and seek blessings for themselves. This is the main highlight of the trek, as it allows you to enjoy the stunning and unique views of both sides of the mountain, which are divided by the distinctly different climates on either side. As you face the cliff, the opposing winds from each side meet, providing a cool breeze that revitalizes the body and soothes the mind, helping you to forget the exhaustion of the trek.

For those of you who enjoy hiking, we recommend the PhaNgam-Two Season Cliff trek. This trail is not only fun and challenging, but also boasts its own natural beauty.

After fully enjoying the beauty of the trek, we will return on a different route than the one we ascended. This path is less steep and easier to walk, with small fields of grass and fallen trees along the way, a contrast to the dense forests we encountered during the ascent. The descent takes about 3 hours and will lead us to the pickup point where we can be picked up and return to Chiang Mai, concluding the trip.

After fully enjoying the beauty of the place, we will take a different path to descend, which will be less steep and relatively easier than the path we took to ascend. Along the way, we will encounter small grassy fields and low-lying plants, which is different from the forested and steep path we took to ascend.

It will take approximately 2-3 hours to descend and reach the pick-up point where we can be picked up to return to Chiang Mai. This marks the end of the trip.