Tham Pha Thai National Park, National park in Chae Hom, Thailand
Tham Pha Thai National Park is a protected area in Lampang Province featuring limestone caves, waterfalls, and mixed deciduous forests. The terrain spans three districts and displays diverse natural formations alongside forest landscapes that characterize the region.
The Phathai Cave system within the park formed over thousands of years through geological processes and became a significant natural site. The region was later designated as a protected area to preserve its landscape and natural features.
Local communities near the park maintain traditional agricultural practices in the eastern sections while preserving the timber forests in western areas.
The park is accessible via Highway No. 1 and features hiking trails through various landscapes with different difficulty levels. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for humid conditions in the caves.
Doi Kewlom is the highest point in the park and offers wide views of the surrounding landscape from different elevations. The hike to the summit passes through various forest types and reveals different ecosystems within a small area.
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