Taking the dog for a walk at Doi Luang Tak 2018

Take your dog for a walk at Doi Luang Tak, Ban Tak District, Tak Province.

Travel Dates: August 17-19, 2018

Doi Luang, meaning "big mountain", is located in Tak Province, hence the name Doi Luang Tak.

1,175 meters above sea level, 11 kilometers one way, 22 kilometers round trip. It's a long walk that will leave your legs dragging. It's not a difficult climb, but it is very long. If you come during the rainy season, there will be a few small leeches. But if you come during the dry season, the grass will be yellow and there will be ticks, which are scarier than leeches. The scenery will also be different.

Embark on a journey

From Mo Chit, Bangkok to Pom Ban Tak by bus 410 (Somchai Tour)

Fort Baan Tak - Baan Tak Municipality

Contact for car rental:

• Round trip: 1200 baht
• Phone: 084-822-5812

Contact the village headman, Mr. Tong: 093-8162949

Leader: Mr. Noppadol : 089-5663202 Book an appointment

At 4 am, I arrived at Pom Ban Tak feeling disoriented. I had arranged for a car to pick me up, but there was a miscommunication. The car was waiting at Tak Bus Terminal. After waiting for a while, the driver came back and picked me up, taking me to Thung Kracho Municipality.

Stop by Lotus to buy food supplies. When you arrive at the municipality, register at 8 am.

Across from the municipality, there is a made-to-order restaurant. You can order rice and have it delivered. Contact Phi Na at 087-8441675.

The goods have been arranged for the peddler. The car will take us to the starting point at the foot of the mountain.

The initial phase of the trek involves following the course of a stream.

During the dry season, the water level drops significantly, revealing beautiful rocks along the first two kilometers of the trail, making it an ideal spot for photography.

This trip includes a walk with a small dog named "Keak Hua" or, for those who prefer a more international name, "Pepsi".

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Equally exhausted

After walking for over an hour, we could see the distant peak where we needed to be.

Why is it so far away?

Unidentified flowers resembling morning glory blossoms bloom abundantly along both sides of the road, creating a stunning visual display.

The only place on this entire hike where we encountered someone was a motorcyclist selling cold Pepsi and water. It was incredible how far he had ridden to reach us! He sold out completely, and we were the last group to reach him, with only one bottle of Pepsi left. He had originally planned to save it for himself during his break, but he generously sold it to us for 25 baht. If you're planning this hike, be sure to bring some extra cash for refreshments along the way! It was truly an amazing experience.

Officer Ngern, on his way to prepare dinner, gathered some edible mushrooms. He mentioned that they taste great when grilled or boiled.

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This spot is beautiful, friends. We are entering the ridge section, the slope is a bit steep, but not too difficult. We stopped here for a long time to take pictures, the cool breeze is refreshing.

The rain fell intermittently throughout the walk, stopping and starting in an annoyingly erratic pattern.

The path leading to the viewpoint is extremely steep and slippery due to the recent heavy rain. However, the fatigue from the climb is quickly forgotten upon reaching the viewpoint and witnessing the majestic two-leaf pine tree.

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The chrysanthemum tea couldn't hold on any longer, its legs trembling uncontrollably.

And we still haven't reached the camping spot. We need to go to another viewpoint on the cliff edge.

From this viewpoint, it takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the banana grove. There are a few small slugs, and this area is muddier than any other we have walked through. The humidity is high.

We finally arrived at the campsite, which was incredibly crowded.

The cooking was not yet finished when the rain started. We made a simple menu of instant noodles with tender grilled pork. We must thank Chef Ek for marinating the pork and providing the delicious dipping sauce. It was very delicious.

The wind was very strong at night, and it rained a little, making it cool and comfortable.

Waking up to a new day with clear skies and stunning views.

Encounter with the Lost in the Woods Page

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From the sign, walk about 1 kilometer to another scenic viewpoint.

This area is teeming with a diverse array of insects, but the most striking is the Red Cotton Bug (Cotton Stainer Bug). Its presence is overwhelming.

A lone pine tree stood tall and majestic, the only one in sight.

It is 8 am, time to descend the mountain and collect our belongings from the tent.

The Last Breakfast on the Mountain by Chef Above the Fog, a Deceptive Tour

This trip was full of celebrities, including "Ray McDonald".

Downward trend

You can take a shower at the city hall.

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Waiting for the bus at the bus terminal. I have something I want to get off my chest.

We went to buy tickets at Somchai Tour, but received Bangkok Bus Line tickets. The seller told us that it was a subsidiary company and the price would be cheaper. They said there was a charging station, so we took it because the price was half of the way there. We waited for the bus without thinking anything. When we were about to board the bus, the female ticket checker did not allow anyone to board. She said that she would give priority to those who bought tickets at the origin, which were those who bought at a price of more than 480 baht. We don't remember the exact price. It would be a Chiang Mai - Mo Chit ticket, but boarding at Ban Tak Bus Terminal. This caused those who held tickets for more than 200 baht to have to stand and wait. If it was full, they would have to stand. We were very confused. Someone recorded a video, and the ticket checker was not happy and had an argument. In fact, the seller should sell the correct price and match the seat. We talked to the aunt next to us. She said that if she didn't go on this trip, there would be no more buses and she would have to pay 400 baht. The aunt agreed even though she didn't know if she would have to stand. In the end, we got a seat, but we were a little disappointed. We would like to ask the company to improve the system and sell tickets at a fair price to users.

Summary of Expenses

The one-way bus fare withสมบัติทัวร์ is 410 baht per person.

The return bus fare on Bangkok Busline is 295 baht.

The cost of hiring two porters is 2400 baht. If the cost is shared equally among 8 people, each person will pay 300 baht.

Guide fee 1200 / 8 people = 150 baht per person

Bus fare from Bus Terminal - Municipality - Foot of the mountain

800 baht / 8 people = 100 baht per person (one-way only).

Note: The round-trip fare is 1200 baht.

The cost of food for all meals is 2321/8 = 290 baht per person. The total cost is 1,545 baht.