Doi Suthp

 Information .
Doi Suthep Not only is the location of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Sanctuary question. Bhuping Palace and the palace of the King's winter residence . But the mountain is also complete with the natural vegetation and wildlife, especially birds, along with convenient transportation access . Because the mountain is only 6 kilometers away from the city and on the way to the summit of a mountain about 16 miles attractions . To visit at all .
Fun was named "Mount Agaichgag " for Doi Suthep is known today as the name comes from . "The Hermit Wasuetp " which asceticism is his son upon thousands of years ago . Originally , before the forest Doi Suthep to be declared a national park . Has been designated as wilderness under restricted As published in Volume 66 , Part 28, dated 17 May 2492 was later declared a national forest . As published in Volume 81 Chapter 124 dated December 31, 2507 and the resolution of the Cabinet declared a National Forest Special on January 23, 2510 in the Division Forest Department has set up a station in the action the above . Fun in the area to serve as a place of study and research on reforestation in the high Reforestation area is compromised . And experimental planting native tree species such as eucalyptus , pine and Eucalyptus wood winter many more. Which remains in the plots in the park today.
In the year 2516 the government has set the forest on Doi Suthep . Chiang Mai and other provinces in the wild and 14 to the National Forest . Forest Department has sent intelligence officers to carry out the charity treks Doi Suthep - Pui . The National Parks Board has resolved to determine the natural abundance . By representatives of the different areas . And the land area under forest in Tambon Suthep Pongyeang Mae Ram , Mae Sa Mai Don Kaeo Ban Pong Nong District, Dong buffalo and elephant Suthep Tambon Mae Hia , Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. A national park . Published in the Government Gazette , Volume 98 Episode 57 on April 14, 2524 covering an area of ​​161.06 square kilometers or 100,662.50 rai . No. 24 of the country 's national parks .
Later, in September 2525 a decree extending Doi Suthep - Pui . Mae Sa Waterfall cover . Tat Mok - Hang Wang . Tat Mok Fah . Forest and watershed. The three waterfalls in the surrounding district and Mae Taeng district prolonging Sop Pong RAM prod Mae Rim Chiang Rai area of ​​62,500 acres or 163,162.50 Total area of approximately 261.06 square kilometers. Was published in Volume 99 Episode 137 of September 26, 2525.
 Topography .
Characteristics of the Doi Suth

ep - Pui . A mountain complex in the sequel Thongchai mountain road from the Himalayas. The height of the area is between 330 to 1685 meters above sea level. The highest point is the summit of Doi Pui . The peaks are higher cascaded to include Doi Suthep area short of restoring high 1,601 yards Doi Mae little high 1,549 yards Doi Kom groove height 1,459 m Doi plus five at the palace Bhubaneswar Pink palace high . 1,400 meters, 1,130 meters high , Headquarters sea level . For the park is in Mae Taeng district, height is between 400
to 980 meters above sea level. The geological structure of Doi Suthep - Pui . Generally consist of igneous rock types include granite is a sedimentary rock , and metamorphic rock 's dry outside . Watershed resources , the importance of the city. And some parts of the district, including the district around Chiang Mai Hang Dong district and Mae Taeng district . The creek also include Huay Tung Tao Huai Mae pepper Huaykaew Huay Chang Kian , Huay Pong Noi Mae Hia Huai Mae Na Sai and Huai Mae sponsors , etc., which are part of the watershed that flows into the Ping River.
 Climate.
Climate typical of the Doi Suthep - Pui . Influenced by the southwest monsoon winds carry moisture and rain clouds to make it rain. The northeast monsoon , which blows from China will bring out the cold and drought came . Cause seasons . It is during the summer months from March to May . During the rainy season from June to November . And during the winter months from December to February , but since switching to the Doi Suthep - Pui a variety of altitudes and high mountain complex . The weather in the area vary widely. In general, the climate in the area is the National Average annual temperature is between 2-23 ° C. Average annual rainfall between 1350-2500 mm , with the average number of rainy days and 139 days, with an average relative humidity. annual average between 70 to 80 percent higher in areas of the park such as mountaintops fluff. Generally the weather is cold and wet. Due to water vapor, clouds of fog all year round. Average minimum temperatures in the area are between 10 to 12 degrees Celsius during the months of December to February . If the weather is cold . The temperature may drop to 4-5 degrees Celsius.
 Vegetation and wildlife.
Plants in Doi Suthep - Pui can be classified into .
Forest were scattered around . Edge of the National Park at an altitude of between 330 to 850 meters above sea level . By barren hills or ridges . Especially on the east and south slopes of the park . Vegetation consists mainly of deciduous Sal Hiang antimony lead the eye , pork , goat , etc. Love the Wa Kwang Shin Sae Dendrobium orchids are epiphytic plants Dakmakam . Toothbrush , etc. There are also orchids , lichens , moss , and grass types , etc. Nmtmelii serpent scales .
Found scattered in the forest area in the altitude of 330-950 meters above sea level. There are different types of bamboo . The mixed species. Vegetation consists of a single bin Baek Du Thailand International anchor Kasampik Lee Bird Krabok epiphytic plants etc. Applications include . Dendrobium orchids Rhynchostylis dogsled etc.
Patchy distribution of small patches of dry evergreen forest found in the lower altitudes of between 400 to 1000 meters from sea level. Along the valley. Watershed area , such as magnolias, soothing waterfall . Pa Yang waterfall . And Mae wire etc. species are rubber , red rubber in princess form pivot cause red Ma Fai Forest Crescent wild flowers, white alder, blood etc. ground flora is plants like high humidity is the denser the forest banana shortage wild trumpet . two jointed grass Ehmad fish Tong Ling Kha vegetables wild ducks splashing correspondents Thailand Osman Kood Beach wicker fern coil etc.
Found in the montane forest at an elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level to mountaintops fluff. Trees in forest vegetation on the island is covered by the trunk and canopy density . Important question. Orchid types fuzzy wind moss the white or rose- thousand white etc plants is significant , including the key cause blood before the magnolias I remember forest Sarapee Crop Tiger cinnamon pan swinging
incense , etc. In some of the fir- up . campsites . Ground flora consists of thatched grass, bamboo leaves three horses in the wild galangal wild ginger and Kaempferia Kut forests etc.
Wildlife in the Doi Suthep - Pui . Held that a resource is in critical condition . The animals , especially mammals , small and medium size has decreased a lot like barking deer , monkeys, gibbons , etc. and large animal species have become extinct from the area , such as tigers, elephants, gaur , banteng, and so on.
Current wildlife that still exist in the wild , including the striped weasel, porcupine brush-tailed weasel with Aon Krahgon Kraelen small furry ears, short end . Bats small crown . Mount Burr White gold turtle fur mice rats lizards Polo house flat tail smaller . Red lizards . Snake Saimean Indra. Whip snake, gray ponytail . The marsh frog, bullfrog bullfrogs, the head and legs are more than 300 species of birds such as Finch, grass meadow birds like the red- Stent little quail bird magpie magpie Kawn canary bird dove 's neck , black necked birds catch insects . The Punjab Car is orange. Drongo Gray . Meadow Pipit bird . Tbiug Bulbul bird tail bird Pyapakkwgag gold silver chest . Nuhu small red mouth . Three inches behind the golden woodpecker . The Flash E. Locust. E. Bird Black Panthers . Falcon City Agra etc.