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 Royal
Project Research Station, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province
Launched in February 1979, Inthanon Research Station was established
by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to improve the quality of
life of the hill-tribes.
The station supports the hill-tribes to grow alternative crops
as a substitute for opium, to settle on agricultural land and develop
sustainable cultivation methods instead of the destructive slash-
and-burn farming, to promote reforestation, and to enable them to
increase their earnings.
His Majesty’s wisdom has allowed the land to retain its vitality,
and human communities and forests co-exist harmoniously.
Inthanon Royal Project Research Station investigates crop and plant
development. The Station is at 1,380 meters above sea level and
experiences cool weather. The best time for traveling and relaxing
is in winter from October to November.
Visitors are welcome to join :
 Activities
- Ban Mae Klang Luang – observe the cultivation of layered
paddy fi elds, highland farming systems, coffee plantations, and
strawberry plots
- Ban Khun Klang – the biggest village, whose agriculture
method was often destructive to the forest ecosystem. Currently
the several Royal Projects, assists the villagers in growing cold-climate
fruit such as strawberries, grapes and apples as well as flowers
- research in highland fishing – on the slopes of the mountain,
the project has initiated a rainbow trout farm, utilizing fresh
water cascading from the heights
Tradition and Culture
- Ban Mae Klang and Ban Pha Mon – experience the way of life
and local culture of the villages
- Ban Sop Hat – experience the way of life and the local
hand-woven cloth
- overnight stay at a Hmong hill-tribe lodge – experience
exotic hill-tribe life Trekking Sites
- Doi Hua Sua – above sea level 1,880 meters, you will enjoy
environmental education trekking, bird-watching, and insight the
important role of natural resources and management according to
local wisdom
- Ban Mae Klang Luang-Pha Dok Siao Waterfall – The tourism
activities include accommodation, environmental education treks
to the forest and waterfalls, and agro-tourism in the local farmland
- Siriphum Waterfall – a 680 meter walk to Siriphum Waterfall
and Siriphum Royal Garden
- Wachirathan Waterfall – an 80 meter waterfall, beautiful
especially in the evening
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