Doi Chiang Dao
For other meanings, see Chiang Dao.
| Doi Chiang Dao | |
|---|---|
| ดอยเชียงดาว | |
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,175 m (7,136 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Thailand |
| Coordinates | 19°23′59″N 98°52′36″E / 19.39972°N 98.87667°ECoordinates: 19°23′59″N 98°52′36″E / 19.39972°N 98.87667°E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Doi Chiang Dao Location in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Parent range | Daen Lao Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unknown |
| Easiest route | hike (a previous approval is required[2]) |
Doi Chiang Dao (Thai: ดอยเชียงดาว), also known as Doi Luang Chiang Dao (ดอยหลวงเชียงดาว), is a 2,175 m high mountain in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It is one of the highest peaks of the Daen Lao Range on the Thai side of the border.
Doi Chiang Dao is part of a limestone massif located 6 km to the WNW of Chiang Dao town and less than 40 km south of the border with Burma at the eastern end of the Thai highlands. This mountain is part of the Pha Daeng National Park, formerly known as "Chiang Dao National Park".[3] In order to be allowed to hike to the summit of Doi Chiang Dao an approval letter from the Thai Royal Forest Department is required. The permit must be arranged at least 2 weeks before reaching Chiang Dao.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Google Earth
- ↑ Director of Wildlife Reserve Division. Call 025612947 for more information
- ↑ Pha Daeng National Park - Tourism Thailand
- ↑
Chiang Dao travel guide from Wikivoyage
External links
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