Doi Phu Kha

Doi Phu Kha rises to 1,980 meters within the Luang Prabang Range and forms the highest point of the largest national park in Northern Thailand. The mountain is surrounded by dense, untouched forest and provides habitat for many plant and animal species within a large protected area.

The mountain and surrounding national park received official protection status in 1999. This marked an important step in preserving this large natural landscape in the Nan region.

The mountain takes its name from the native chomphu phu kha tree, whose pink flowers bloom throughout the protected forest areas. These trees shape the landscape and show visitors the natural diversity of the region.

Access to the mountain summit requires private transportation, as no public transport serves the area. The nearest city with flight connections is Nan, located about 85 kilometers away.

The mountain hosts several rare snake species found nowhere else in Thailand, including the Laotian bearded snake and the Red River krait. These species are typical of the mountain forests in this border region and highlight the biological uniqueness of the place.