Phu Soi Dao National Park
(Uttaradit)
 
There are various places in Thailand where, at different times of year, you can experience flowers blooming en masse. But arguably the most remarkable of these annual floral extravaganzas can be found at Phu Soi Dao.
From August to early October each year, every square metre of the mist-shrouded, pine-dominated highland meadow on top of this mountain, which straddles the Thai-Lao border, is adorned with adorable blooms of ngon nakÿ (Murdannia giganteum) and many other species of wild plants.
In addition to the natural flower field, Phu Soi Dao also boasts two waterfalls: Namtok Sai Thip just next to the meadow and Namtok Phu Soi Dao at the foothill. Not to mention another smaller one on the Lao side, which is less than half an hour's walk from the mountain top camping grounds.
ÿThe 6.5-kilometre hiking trail from the foothill to the hilltop meadow, which is 1,633 metres above mean sea level, includes several steep links. That's a testing challenge for visitors, yet each year when Phu Soi Dao's flower season begins they always come back for more.
 
more information
 

Phu Soi Dao National Park: tel. 055-436-001 and 055-419-234/5; www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve

 

Phu Soi Dao is located in a remote border area. Taking public transport is possible but is a bigÿwaste of time and energy. If you are not driving there, it is wise, and much cheaper,ÿto go in group and share the cost of a hired van, or join trips organised byÿmembers of trekking web sites.

Campers must make sure they bring along enough food. Porter service is available. So,ÿbe kind to yourself and let the villagers carry your heavy rucksack up the mountain so they can earn some extra cash.

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