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Foreign adults pay a 300 Baht entrance fee for Doi Inthanon National Park, with main gates open daily from roughly 5:30 am to 6:30 pm. Bring extra cash to cover vehicle charges, the mandatory Kew Mae Pan trail guide, and the Royal Twin Pagodas.
The main gates to Doi Inthanon open daily from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm. You can visit most waterfalls and viewpoints within these hours, though the visitor center closes at 4:00 pm. The popular Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail shuts down entirely from June through October for rainy season forest recovery.
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| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 05:30–18:30 | Visitor center open 08:00–16:00; most individual attractions close by 17:00. |
Doi Inthanon stays open through all Thai public holidays, including Songkran and New Year. Visiting on these peak dates means navigating massive traffic jams that stretch deep into the park. The only major seasonal closure is the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, which shuts down completely from June to October to let the forest recover during the rainy season.
Foreign adults pay 300 Baht to enter Doi Inthanon National Park, and children cost 150 Baht. You'll need extra cash for specific sites inside the boundary. The Royal Twin Pagodas charge a separate 100 Baht fee, and hiking the Kew Mae Pan trail requires a 200 Baht mandatory guide.
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| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Adult | 300 Baht | |
| Foreign Child (3-14 years) | 150 Baht | |
| Thai National | 60 Baht (Adult) / 30 Baht (Child) | |
| Vehicle Entry | 30 Baht (Car) / 20 Baht (Motorbike) | Paid in addition to individual passenger fees |
| Royal Twin Pagodas | 100 Baht | Separate admission; not covered by the main park ticket |
| Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail Guide | 200 Baht | Mandatory local guide fee per person or group |
No regular free entry days.
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View All ToursAim for a weekday between November and February to catch clear skies and the morning sea of mist. It's peak season, so skipping weekends and public holidays keeps you out of the severe traffic jams that clog the mountain roads. Time your trip for late January, and you'll also catch the brief Siamese sakura bloom.
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| Period | Crowd Level | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-dawn (05:30–07:30) | Moderate | Head straight to the Kew Mae Pan ridge for the sunrise sea of mist, but pack layers for temperatures that can drop below freezing. |
| Morning (07:30–10:00) | Low | The sunrise viewers leave and the tour vans haven't arrived yet, leaving the Ang Ka Luang summit boardwalk quiet. |
| Midday (10:00–14:00) | High | Day-trippers from Chiang Mai flood the park, packing the parking lots at Wachirathan Waterfall and the Royal Twin Pagodas. |
| Late afternoon (14:00–16:30) | Moderate | Most tours start the two-hour drive back to the city, clearing out the pagoda terraces for quieter views before attractions close. |
Plan for an eight-to-ten-hour day trip from Chiang Mai to cover the summit, major waterfalls, and the Royal Twin Pagodas. A focused visit to just one waterfall and the pagodas takes three to four hours. But if you're adding the Kew Mae Pan hike and sunrise viewing, it often means staying overnight.
The park gates and food stalls rarely take cards, and you won't find an ATM past Chom Thong town. You also need 100 Baht in cash for the separate Royal Twin Pagodas entry. Keep small bills handy for mandatory trail guides and village coffee.
Thai public holidays like New Year and Songkran bring severe gridlock, with over 9,000 people and 3,300 vehicles packing the mountain roads in a single day. Visit on a weekday. If driving from Chiang Mai, leave by 7 am to cover the 90 kilometers to the summit before viewpoints fill up.
Chiang Mai might be hot, but the 2,565-meter summit averages 10-15°C year-round. Temperatures drop below freezing between November and February, hitting minus 0.4°C on the grass in early 2026. You'll also need clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for the Royal Twin Pagodas.
You cannot hike the Kew Mae Pan trail alone. A local guide is mandatory and costs 200 Baht per group at the trailhead near the Km 42 marker. Guides are assigned on a first-come basis during the trail's November to May operating season, so get there early.
Thailand strictly bans single-use plastics across all national parks. Leave styrofoam containers, straws, and thin plastic bags at your hotel to avoid fines up to 100,000 Baht. Pack a reusable water bottle instead.
Foreign adults pay 300 Baht, and kids aged 3 to 14 pay 150 Baht. Thai nationals get in for 60 Baht. Vehicle fees add 30 Baht for a car or 20 Baht for a motorbike.
No. Several main sites charge their own entry fees. The Royal Twin Pagodas cost an extra 100 Baht, and the Royal Agricultural Station charges 20 Baht. You also have to hire a mandatory local guide for 200 Baht to hike the Kew Mae Pan trail.
The main gates open between 5:00 and 5:30 am, closing to new arrivals around 6:00 pm. Most waterfalls and trails wrap up by 5:00 pm. Overnight guests can still move around the park after the gates shut.
No. Park authorities close it from June or July through October or November so the forest can recover during the heavy rains. It operates from November to May. When open, a mandatory local guide costs 200 Baht per group.
Bring cash. Ticket booths, local guides, and food stalls don't take cards, and you won't find any ATMs inside the park. Stock up on Baht in Chom Thong town before hitting the entrance gate.
Shorts and t-shirts work fine for the trails. But the Royal Twin Pagodas require modest dress with covered shoulders and knees. Pack warm layers regardless of your itinerary. Summit temperatures hover around 10 to 15°C year-round and frequently drop below freezing between November and February.
Not without advance written permission from the Department of National Parks. They almost never grant recreational permits. Unauthorized flights carry heavy penalties, including confiscated equipment and fines up to 100,000 Baht.
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