Doi Gew Lom Viewpoint Huai Nam Dang National Park Thailand

Huai Nam Dang National Park is a large park which is part of four districts over an area of approximately 1,300 square kilometres.

The Huai Nam Dang National Park is situated on top of a ridge of hills and highest peaks source streams that feed the Pai, Ping, and Taeng Rivers.

Huai Nam Dang National Park is located on the joint border between Mae Taeng District of Chiang Mai and Pai District of Mae Hong Son of Thailand. Total area covers 179.5 sq.kms.

It is formerly know as an area of Doi Sam Muen Highland development project which was initiated by His Majesty the King to solve the problem of forest encroachment and poaching, as well as to enhance the lives of the local hill tribe people.

As this area is filled with attractive natural condition and virginal forests provided vital watershed, Huai Nam Dang was declared the 81st national park of Thailand by the Royal Forest Department on 14th August 1995, with an area of 1,247 km2.

Topography
The park is ruggedly mountainous spread from north to south and the same ranges Chiang Dao mountain range.

The highest peak-Doi Chang at 1,962 meters above sea level, is the vital source of important streams, which flow into the Pai river, Ping river and Taeng river.

Climate
The climate is comfortably pleasant all year.

Flora and Fauna
The healthy natural condition of Huai Nam Dang National Park is a matrix of highly diverse habitat types.

Main plants found in this park are Malabar ironwood, Dipterocarpus Tubinatus, teak, Crudia chrysantha, Red cedar, Pinus kesiya Royle and orchids.