Doi Inthanon: The highest mountain in Thailand.
267 kms return. See map. Routes 108, 1009, 1192, 1088 & 108. A ride to the highest mountain in Thailand. This is a brilliant one day big bike ride, going Chiang Mai – Hot – Mae Chaem – Doi Inthanon – Chiang Mai.
All roads are good winding motorcycle roads, except for route 108 the 4-lane dual carriageway Chiang Mai – Chomthong which is a bit boring; but route # 1122 from Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem is one of the most exciting roads in North Thailand (& best ridden going up from Mae Chaem – Doi Inthanon.)
If you have the time, this loop is better with an overnight stay in Mae Chaem, as this allows time to enjoy the big waterfalls and fantastic scenery on Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand.
The Doi Inthanon / Mae Chaem area also has the best trail bike riding in North Thailand. Use the Mae Hong Son Loop map to find these dirt trails. On an overnight trip go in the opposite direction to that recommended for the day trip with the recommended route: Chiang Mai – Chomthong – Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem – Hot – Chiang Mai.
Night time in Mae Chaem is extremely quiet, but getting there by motorcycle is exciting enough. To get the best out of the Doi Inthanon / Mae Chaem loop take a Mae Hong Son Loop map with you.
Mae Chaem is a wonderful traditional town with some stunning temples. Some people regard these temples as the best in North Thailand, even better than in Nan. You can easily spend 1-2 days in Mae Chaem exploring the Mae Chaem valley. Check out Mae Chaem A Meander on GTR here.
There are also two good waterfalls close by Mae Chaem. Mae Pan & Huai Sai Leuang are the names. You can check out the waterfalls on Doi Inthanon here on GTR. The Teen Jok Weaving festival in Mae Chaem is also well worth seeing. It is usually held in February – March.
Take a look at Checking Dirt Trails on the Mae Hong Son Loop for some ideas on dirt rides on the MHS Loop.
The Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem Loop is part of the legendary Mae Hong Son Loop.
The Mae Hong Son Loop: Asia’s legendary Motorcycle Loop – ride the road of 1,864 bends.
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| City Mapson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Pai 2. Soppong 3. Mae Hong Son 4. Mae Sarieng 5. Mae Chaem | Environs Mapson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Pai 2. Mae Hong Son |
| Waterfallson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Huai Hom 2. Huai Nam Dang 3. Huai Phung 4. Mae Klang 5. Mae Pan 6. Mae Sa 7. Mae Samat 8. Mae Sapok 9. Mae Surin 10. Mae Ya 11. Mae Yen 12. Mo Paeng 13. Mokfa 14. Na Poei 15. Nang Khoi 16. Natee Rachan 17. Om Taeng 18. Pha Bong 19. Pha Sua 20. Siriphum 21. Sop Pong 22. Sri Sangwan 23. Susa 24. Tard Mork 25. Vatchirathan | Hot Springson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Muang Paeng 2. Nong Haeng 3. Pha Bong 4. Pong Deud 5. Pong Kwao 6. Pong Ung 7. Tha Pai 8. Theppanom |
| Caveson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Borichinda 2. Chiang Dao 3. Coffin 4. Erawan 5. Fish 6. Kaew Komol 7. Mae Sap 8. Ma Ka Noi 9. Mae Lana 10. Muang Na Nua 11. Nam Lang 12. Nam Lod 13. Pa Daeng 14. Pa Daeng 15. Pa Puek 16. Pha Daeng 17. Pha Mon 18. Susa | Scenic Viewpointson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Doi Inthanon 2. Doi Kong Mou 3. Doi Ong. Mae Na Chon – Khun Yuam 4. Doi Pha Tang 5. Doi Pui MHS 6. Huai Nam Dang 7. Kiu Lom. Pai – Sop Pong 8. Mae Samat. MHS – Khun Yuam 9. Meo Microwave. MHS – Khun Yuam 10. Pangma Pha. Sop Pong – MHS 11. Pa Puek 12. Tung Jaw |
| National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuarieson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Chiang Dao NP 2. Chiang Dao WS 3. Doi Inthanon NP 4. Doi Suthep NP 5. Doi Wiang La WS 6. Huai Nam Dang NP 7. Khun Khan NP 8. Lum Nam Khong NP 9. Lum Nam Pai WS 10. Mae Lao – Mae Sae WS 11. Mae Tho NP 12. Mae Yuam WS 13. Mae Surin NP 14. Ob Khan NP 15. Ob Luang NP 16. Salawin WS 17. Tham Pla -Pha Sua NP | Elephant Campson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Chiang Dao 2. Huai Tor 3. Mae Ping 4. Mae Taeng 5. Mae Sa 6. Mae Tamann 7. Mae Wang 8. Noi’s 9. Pong Yang 10. Thom’s |
| Templeson the Mae Hong Son Loop. 1. Buddhapat Tak Pha 2. Chomthong 3. Doi Kham 4. Doi Lang Tham 5. Doi Noi 6. Had Nak 7. Into A Garden 8. Kukut 9. Luang Khun Win 10. Mae Pang 11. Mae Yen 12. Nong Kai 13. Pha Doi Som 14. Phra That Doi Kong Mou 15. Phra That Doi Suthep 16. Phra That Hariphunchai 17. Phra That Si Chomthong 18. Samlian Wan 19. Siri Mangklacharn 20. Tham Doi Don 21. Tham Thong 22. Tham Wua 23. Ton Luang 24. Tor Pae | Other Points Of Intereston the Mae Hong Son Loop 1. Aung Ngern Royal Villa 2. Bo Kaew Forestry 3. Doi Inthanon. Highest Mountain 4. Green Valley Golf 5. Hornbill Bird Habitat 6. Huai Bong Forestry 7. Huai Tung Thao Lake 8. Lanna Golf 9. Long Neck Hill Tribes 10. Mae Chaem Forestry 11. Mae Ngat Dam 12. Moss Garden 13. Nong Khaew Lake 14. Ob Ping Canyon 15. Prem Centre Intl School 16. Rafting Camps 17. Royal Chedis. Doi Inthanon 18. Royal Chiang Mai Golf 19. Sunflowers. Mae Ho 20. Sunflowers. Mae U-Khor 21. War Museum. Khun Yuam 22. Weaving Museum. Nong Ap Chang 23. Weaving Village. Thong Fai 24. Wiang Takan Ancient City Ruins |
| Resorts & Guesthouses Up-country / Out-of-town not on city maps 1. Ban Farang Guesthouse 2. Ban Krating 3. Ban Rai Lanna 4. Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse 5. Belle Villa 6. Cave Lodge Guesthouse 7. Chiang Dao Hill Farm 8. Chiang Dao Nest Guesthouse 9. Deva Montra 10. Fern Resort 11. Golden Pai 12. Hmong Lodge 13. Hod Resort 14. Imperial Sports Club 15. Inthanon Eco Hut 16. Inthanon Highland 17. Inthanon Paradise 18. Inthanon Resort 19. Inthanon Valley 20. Kao Mai Lanna Resort 21. Karen Eco Lodge Guesthouse 22. Kaw Krairaj Resort | 23. Krisada 24. Lanna 25. Lisu Guesthouse 26. Lisu Lodge 27. Lisu Mountain Guesthouse 28. Little Eden Guesthouse 29. Mae Hao 30. Mae Sarieng Resort 31. Malee Nature Lovers Guesthouse 32. Mokfa Resort 33. Navasoung Resort 34. Pang Ma O Guesthouse 35. Par Daeng Cabins Guesthouse 36. Peuksa Nakow 37. Rim Doy Resort 38. Royal Ping Garden Resort 39. Saksuay Resort 40. Soppong River Inn 41. Thapai Spa Resort 42. Touch Star 43. Wong Nam Yard |
Plus, the Mae Sot Loop outline
Do the Doi Inthanon – Mae Chaem Loop from Chiang Mai. Take a Mae Hong Son map with you. You can’t lose, hundreds of kms of twisting mountain roads – asphalt & dirt! Buy a Mae Hong Son Loop map here.
