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Doi Suthep

ดอยสุเทพ / Doi Suthep

Information

Elevation: 1.676 m
Country: Thailand (TH)
Location / Range: Taman Nasional Doi Suthep–Pui, ~15 km sebelah barat Chiang Mai, Thailand Utara
Mountain type: Puncak granit (non-vulkanik), salah satu dari sepasang puncak kembar bersama Doi Pui (1.685 m)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 18.8164, 98.8931
Difficulty: Mudah–sedang bila lewat Monk's Trail (Jalur Rahib); mudah bila berkendara ke kuil puncak
Best Season: November–Februari (musim kemarau sejuk; kabut & suhu nyaman)
Permits & Rules: Kawasan Taman Nasional Doi Suthep–Pui memungut tiket masuk; Monk's Trail (via Wat Pha Lat) umumnya gratis tanpa pemandu wajib
Hazards: Panas & lembap, jalur tanah licin saat hujan, akar & batu, lalu lintas ramai di jalan puncak

Description

Doi Suthep (1,676 m) is a granite mountain rising about 15 km west of central Chiang Mai in northern Thailand — one of a pair of twin peaks with the slightly higher Doi Pui (1,685 m). It is an icon of Chiang Mai thanks to the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep on its slopes, said to have been founded in the 14th century and reached by a serpent-balustraded Naga staircase. The mountain lies within Doi Suthep–Pui National Park: deciduous forest below ~1,000 m gives way to evergreen forest higher up, rich in birds and waterfalls. For hikers the main draw is the 'Monk's Trail', a gentle forest climb to the woodland temple Wat Pha Lat and on toward the summit temple — a popular half-day hike blending nature and pilgrimage.

Gallery

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Routes

Monk's Trail (Jalur Rahib) → Wat Pha Lat → kuil puncak

Mudah–sedang

±2–4 jam (naik)

The most popular hiking route on Doi Suthep. From a trailhead at the mountain's foot, a dirt path climbs through forest to the woodland temple Wat Pha Lat, then can continue to the summit temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Ideal as a day hike; the trail is rooty and slippery when wet, and the hot, humid air demands plenty of water.

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Tangga Naga & jalan menuju kuil puncak / lanjut Doi Pui

Mudah

Beberapa menit tangga (306 anak tangga) hingga setengah hari bila lanjut Doi Pui

A non-trekking alternative: drive up the mountain road to the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep car park, then climb the 306-step Naga staircase to the temple terrace at ~1,073 m. From the park area, the trip can be extended to the slightly higher twin peak Doi Pui (1,685 m) via roads and trails within Doi Suthep–Pui National Park.

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Climbing Experiences

Doi Suthep is most often hiked via the 'Monk's Trail', a dirt path climbing from the mountain's foot through forest to the woodland temple Wat Pha Lat, then continuing to the summit temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The hike is fairly short (a few hours) but taxing in the hot, humid air. The videos below document walking the Monk's Trail and reaching the summit temple, from relaxed day hikes to more demanding trail accounts.

References

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