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Doi Saket - Window to the North


Doi Saket district is located North east of Chiang Mai city. It has borders with the provinces of Chiang Rai and Lampang.  The main village of the district is also named Doi Saket with its temple  overlooking the village.

Wat Phratat Doi Saket (ChiangMaiProvince)

Wat Phratat Doi Saket is the main temple of the village. Majestically located on a hill the temple can be seen from far away. You can either take the stairs that lead to the top of the hill or the road that commences behind the market. The yellow songthaews also take you up there. You can also find a coffee shop and a massage place on the area. After visiting the main temple you can go further up the hill you get to the construction site of the temple´s extension. Not many people are up here. You can find cages with birds, rabbits and various other small animals. The new part of the temple is supposed to be finished by 2015.


The district of Doi Saket is still rural, even being so close to Chiang Mai, which is part of its charm as rice fields still surround the village. Mae Kuang Dam is an important water reservoir and offers leisure activities, such as fishing and boating. The surrounding mountains are a highlight for every biker or cyclist. The National Parks in Doi Saket district offer good hiking and trekking conditions. Jungle flight and Flight of the Gibbon offer adrenaline pumping experiences.


Water Park
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Jungle Flight - Services
Tel.: 053-208666 or 086-9114488
Jungle Flight (DoiSaket)

Jungle Flight Eco Adventure is a Zip lining Park in the mountains of Doi Saket, about an hours drive from Chiang Mai City. Jungle Flight uses an exclusive two cable safety system along with Petzl equipment. For safety reasons there is a weight limit of 120kg. Prices are either 2,200 Baht or 2600 Baht depending on the package you choose. They include lunch and Pick Up from your location.

42/2 Moon Mung Road, Prasing Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel.: 053-208666 or 086-9114488

Water Park
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Flight of the Gibbon - Services
Tel.: 053-010660 or 0899705511
Flight of the Gibbon (DoiSaket)

Flight of the Gibbon is a Zip lining Park in the middle of the rainforest about 30 kilometres from the city of Chiang Mai. It is designed and engineered by New Zealand specialists and 10 % of the profit goes to conservation projects. You explore the rainforest from great heights. You zip line over 5 kilometres through stations and tree houses in the canopy of the forest. Pick-Up Services and lunch is included in the price.

Mae Kampong Village Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 053-010660 or 0899705511

Mae Takrai National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่ตะไคร้) (ChiangMaiProvince)

Mae Ta Krai National Park covers and area of Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces. The total area is about 2,500 square kms. The park is located in Mae-On sub district. From Chiang Mai you take H1317 towards Mae-On, at KM21 turn right to H1006. At Ban Pao Sam Kha turn right and follow H1229, you will reach the checkpoint after 4 kms. then go for another 10 kms until you reach the entrance to the Park.
The mountains at Mae Takrai National Park rise to an altitude of 1,900 meters. Rainfall all year round makes the forest lush and green. The park has two waterfalls and you can hike to a reservoir that can be fished in and Phu Lnka Luang is the 5th highest mountain in Thailand. The park has a campsite but you have to bring your own tents.


The village of Doi Saket is a typical Thai village with the character of a district town that is overlooked by the beautiful temple. You find Tesco Lotus and 7/11 Stores, a police station, post office, and a big market. Fresh groceries and food is sold from 8.00 to 20.00.
Songthaews to Chiang Mai leave every 30 minutes. Doi Saket is an interesting spot to explore Chiang Mai province. Bo Sang and San Kamphaeng are only a stone's throw away and so are the National Parks and mountains.

Minimart
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7/11 - Shops
Not Rated
7/11 (DoiSaket)

7/11 Convenient Store open 24/7.


Doi Saket Market (DoiSaket)

Closed in the Green Season

Doi Saket Market is the most important vegetable and food provider in Doi Saket. You find all kinds of vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. Some stands have precooked dishes to offer. There are telephone shops around the market as well as cosmetics, stationary and shoes. Two liquor shops, ice shops and a pharmacy. Saturdays the market also has fresh seafood and clothes. Different from other markets in Thailand, most vendors open their stalls around lunch time.


Minimart
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Tesco Lotus - Shops
Not Rated
Tesco Lotus (DoiSaket)

Tesco Lotus is the Convenient Store of Tesco Chain. It is situated right on Doi Saket Main Road.


Minimart
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Coop Mini Market - Shops
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Co-op Mini Market (DoiSaket)

Co-op Mini Market is located at Green Gasoline Station on the Highway towards Chiang Rai. The Mini Market sells snacks and beverages, except alcohol as it is part of the gasoline station.


Please find my favourite places to stay and eat out in Doi Saket listed below.
My favourite places to stay

Bungalow Resort
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Jasmine Hills Lodge - Accommodation
7 rooms  from 1,800 to 2,500 Baht
Tel.: 053-495832 or 081-7464000
Jasmine Hills Lodge (แจ็ชมิน ฮิลล์ ลอด์จ) (DoiSaket)
Rates: 1,800 to 2,500 Baht

Jasmine Hills Lodge is a cozy bungalow place 2 kms outside from Doi Saket amidst rice fields. The 7 bungalows all come with aircon, hot water, bath tub, TV and fridge. The bungalows also have spacious private terraces. The Restaurant at Jasmine Hills Lodge offers, Thai, International and Singaporean Cuisine. Paul and Dolly your hosts from Singapore make you feel at home at once. Room Rates include breakfast for two. Jasmine Hills Lodge also offers free bikes and they organise tours, car and moped rentals.

123/4 Moo 4 Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 053-495832 or 081-7464000 - Fax.: 053-495835

Bungalows
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Baan Chai Thung Resort - Accommodation
8 rooms  from 1,900 to 2,400 Baht
Tel.: 089-0580496 or 053-495892
Baan Chai Thung Resort (บ้านชายทุ่ง รีสอร์ท) (DoiSaket)
Rates: 1,900 to 2,400 Baht

Baan Chai Thung Resort is located 2 kilometres outside of Doi Saket amidst rice fields. The bungalows all come with aircon, TV, fridge and private balcony. Breakfast is served in the little restaurant overlooking the swimming pool. Upon request, BBQs and dinner are served min. 6 persons. Each bungalow comes with a motorbikes you can use it at a fee of 3 Baht per km. Bicycles can be taken free of charge. Bu and Juergen and their team organise tours and travels.

208 Moo 4 Choengdoi, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 089-0580496 or 053-495892

Bungalows
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Baan Chiangroong - Accommodation
12 rooms  from 500 to 700 Baht
Tel.: 081-7462281
Baan Chiangroong (บ้านเชียงรุ้ง) (DoiSaket)
Rates: 500 to 700 Baht

Baan Chiangroong Bungalows is about 2 kilometres from Doi Saket. The spacious bungalows all come with aircon, hot shower, kettle, fridge and microwave. The friendly owner makes you feel at home immediately. The nicely decorated cafe offers good coffee and cakes.

Moo 3 Luang Nua, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 081-7462281

Bungalow Resort
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Soulmates Retreat - Accommodation
5 rooms  from 2,500 to 3,500 Baht
Tel.: 081-0020377 or 087-9420740
Soulmates Retreat (โซลเมทส์ รีทรีท) (DoiSaket)
Rates: 2,500 to 3,500 Baht

Soulmates Retreat is home away from home! Leigh and An give you a very warm welcome with hospitality from the heart. The resort has five unique rooms amidst the beautiful rice fields of Doi Saket. 2 of the rooms situated in a traditionally built Lanna house have kitchens. One of the rooms is located in an old rice barn and two other rooms modernly designed and spacious have a lovely view over the rice fields.

31/1 Moo 8, Ban Wangtarn, Luangnua, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 081-0020377 or 087-9420740

Bungalow Resort
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Monn Phu Phrai - Accommodation
22 rooms  from 1,800 to 2,500 Baht
Tel.: 053-389036 or 089-5013236
Monn Phu Phrai (ม่อนภูไพร) (DoiSaket)
Rates: 1,800 to 2,500 Baht

Monn Phu Phrai is situated in the middle of the rainforest about 20 kms outside Doi Saket. The resort has a beautiful garden and the rooms all come with private terrace, aircon, hot shower, fridge and TV. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The restaurant offers à la carte dishes and buffets. A massage parlour invites you to relax in the lush tropical garden of Monn Phu Phrai. Taeng the owner speaks excellent German and quite good English. It is an asset to be mobile when staying here. The resort often has tour groups staying for one or two nights, so it makes sense to make a reservation in advance.

253 Moo 4, Tamboon Pamiang, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, 50220
Tel.: 053-389036 or 089-5013236 - Fax.: 053-389037

Bungalows
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Tharnthong Lodge - Accommodation
20 rooms  from 1,500 to 4,000 Baht
Tel.: 091-0726049 or 091-8590419
Tharnthong Lodge (ธารทองลอร์จ) (DoiSaket)
Rates: 1,500 to 4,000 Baht

Tharnthong Lodge is situated in Mae Tarkrai National Park. The place is just perfect for chilling. The rooms are various sizes, some can accommodate up to 5 persons. The atmosphere in this mystic nature land is just wonderful. The restaurant serves great Thai food and is open for breakfast as well, which is included in the room rate. During summer months the stream running through the garden is ideal for refreshment.

99/1-3 Moo 8 Huay Kaew, Mae On, Chiang Mai 50130
Tel.: 091-0726049 or 091-8590419


Jasmine Hills Lodge

Soulmates Retreat

Monn  Phu Prai Resort
My favourite restaurants in and around Doi Saket
Thai Restaurant
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HIM Restaurant - Restaurants
Not Rated
HIM Restaurant (DoiSaket)

Closed in the Green Season

HIM Restaurant is about 13 kms outside of Doi Saket on H121. The restaurant is set back from the road and the outside tables overlook the small lake. Aircon rooms are available as well. HIM Restaurant offers Thai- Chinese Cuisine with excellent service. Staff are very attentive and some of my favourite dishes are Thod Man Goong - fried shrimp patties, Yam Hua Phli - Banana Flower Salad, and the various soups.


Restaurant & Coffee Shop
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Tarnthong Lodge Restaurant and Cafe - Restaurants
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Tarnthong Lodge Restaurant and Cafe (DoiSaket)

Tarnthong Restaurant is located beautifully in Maekrai National Park and is part of Tarnthong Lodges. The restaurant offers tasty Thai dishes - my favourite is fried fish with herbs and Green Curry. A coffee shop is part of Tarnthong Restaurant. The best time to go is late afternoon. The light just before sunset is wonderful. However, take a jacket, the evenings up in the mountains are chilly.


Thai Food Restaurant
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Luam Chuang - Restaurants
Tel.: 086-6733825
Not Rated
Luam Chuang (DoiSaket)
Rates: 30 to 60 Baht

Luam Chuang is a nice Thai roadside restaurant. The noodle soups and Khao Soy are excellent. Some days simple Thai dishes such as fried rice or Phad Kawprow Gai (minced chicken with basil leaves) are offered.

Moo 1 Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 086-6733825

Pizzeria
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Pizza Plus - Restaurants
Tel.: 086-9714930
Not Rated
Pizza Plus (DoiSaket)
Rates: 80 to 399 Baht

Pizza Plus is about 2 kms outside of Doi Saket on the road that leads to Bosang. Eve and Sine, the friendly Thai hosts do excellent pizzas. Pasta is offered and various appetizers as well as fresh salads. They have now added various Thai dishes to their menu as well as European delights, such as spinach pie with bacon and cheese. Pizza Plus is a meeting point for expatriates.

Bosang Road 1007 Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220
Tel.: 086-9714930

Isarn Restaurant
Lab Gai Baan Hong - Restaurants
Tel.: 053-038322
Not Rated
Italian Taverna
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Locanda Doi Saket - Restaurants
Not Rated
Locanda Doi Saket (DoiSaket)
Rates: 90 to 350 Baht

Locanda Doi Saket is about 1 km outside of Doi Saket at H118 towards Chiang Rai. The Restaurant is run by Swiss Italian Roberto and his wife. Pizza, Pasta along with various other Italian dishes are offered. Daily Specials are available.

Chiang Rai - 31/2 Moo 3 Choeng Doi Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220


Luam Chuang

Tharnthong Restaurant

Lab Gai Baan Hong
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