Camping at Ob Luang National Park 🏕️🌳⛰️

🌳 Ob Luang National Park

Today, we will take you on a camping survey at Ob Luang National Park. Let me tell you, it was worth the long motorbike ride from Chiang Mai city.

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Coordinates: Hod District, Chiang Mai Province

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Aup Luang, in the local dialect, translates to "large narrow passage". It is a narrow passage between two mountains (or two cliffs), also known as Khao Khad, with the Mae Chaem River flowing through the bottom. A short wooden bridge connects the two sides of Aup Luang.

Tourist attractions: Prehistoric human settlements, ancient human burial grounds, white rock paintings at the Elephant Cliff.

Activities: Hiking, whitewater rafting in rubber boats or kayaking in the Jaehm River.

Directions: From Chiang Mai city, drive along Highway 108 for approximately 88 kilometers to reach Hod District. Then, turn right at the clock tower and follow the Hod-Mae Sariang route for another 17 kilometers to reach the Ob Luang National Park headquarters.

Tourist season: Year-round, but whitewater rafting on the Mae Chaem River is best during the late rainy season and winter months.

Service fee + accommodation:

- Park entrance fee: Children 10 baht, Adults 20 baht

• Camping fee:

- Tent rental + bedding: 50 baht/night

*Book your own accommodation at http://www.dnp.go.th/

For further inquiries, please contact Ob Luang National Park at 0 5322 9272.

Restaurants: There are several restaurants located along the road in front of the park to serve tourists. The park also has its own concession store.

Camping Essentials:

1. Hiking sneakers.

Two flashlights

3 mosquito coils

4 towels, shower slippers, and toiletries

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