Doi Phu Kha

Doi Phu Kha

The top of Doi Phu Kha as seen from the park headquarters
Highest point
Elevation 1,980 m (6,500 ft)
Coordinates 19°11′35″N 101°06′21″E / 19.19306°N 101.10583°E / 19.19306; 101.10583Coordinates: 19°11′35″N 101°06′21″E / 19.19306°N 101.10583°E / 19.19306; 101.10583
Geography
Doi Phu Kha

Location in Thailand, on the Lao–Thai border

Location Thailand
Parent range Luang Prabang Range
Climbing
First ascent unknown

Doi Phu Kha Thai: ดอยภูคา, is a mountain in Southeast Asia, part of the Luang Prabang Range (ทิวเขาหลวงพระบาง).[1]

It is a rugged mountain located in a forested area of Nan Province, at the eastern end of the Thai highlands, 18 km west of the international border between Laos and Thailand. The Doi Phu Kha National Park, Northern Thailand's largest national park, is located in the area surrounding the mountain.[2]

See also

References

  1. ดร.กระมล ทองธรรมชาติ และคณะ, สังคมศึกษา ศาสนาและวัฒนธรรม ม.1, สำนักพิมพ์ อักษรเจริญทัศน์ อจท. จำกัด, 2548, หน้า 24-25
  2. Doi Phu Kha National Park

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