1 / 3Siriphum Waterfall is a pair of long, narrow falls dropping about 50 m down a forested cliff on Doi Inthanon, at km 31 of the mountain road, next to the Royal Project Inthanon station and the Inthanon royal garden. You can see the twin streams from the road and from a short walk through the garden to the foot of the falls. It is about 100 minutes by car from the Old City and about 85 minutes from Mae Hia, and it is covered by the Doi Inthanon park fee.
Why go
Doi Inthanon has several big waterfalls, and most of them are about power: water crashing into a gorge with spray everywhere. Siriphum is about grace. Two thin white ribbons fall side by side down a dark cliff, framed by forest, and from a distance they look almost still. It is one of the most photographed views on the mountain.
What makes the stop special is the setting. The falls sit above the Royal Project Inthanon station, where hill-tribe farmers grow temperate fruit, vegetables and flowers, and the royal garden at their foot is laid out with flower beds, lawns and streams. You can spend half an hour wandering between the garden and the falls, then buy fresh produce before you continue.
It is also an easy, low-effort stop. Unlike the Kew Mae Pan trail, there is no guide to arrange and no long walk, which makes it ideal for families and older travellers.
What to see
- The twin falls: two parallel streams dropping about 50 m down the cliff. They are fullest after the rainy season, from October to December.
- The royal garden: a landscaped garden at the foot of the falls, with flower beds, ponds and paths leading towards the base of the cliff.
- The walk to the falls: a short, mostly easy path through the garden brings you closer to the falls, where the air is cool and damp.
- The Royal Project station: next to the falls, with fields of temperate crops and a shop selling Royal Project vegetables, fruit and flowers.
- The view from the road: if you are short of time, the twin falls are visible from the road and the car park.
How to get there
- From the Old City
- about 100 minutes by car, south on Route 108 to Chom Thong, then up the Doi Inthanon road. At km 31, follow the signs for the Royal Project Inthanon station.
- From the airport or Mae Hia
- about 85 minutes by car. Mae Hia sits at the start of Route 108 south, which saves you the city traffic.
- By songthaew or Grab
- there is no public transport. Come with a Doi Inthanon tour, a car with driver or a Grab booked for the day.
- By own car
- the side road to the station is narrow but paved. Park at the station car park and walk.
Tips
- Visit after the rains, from October to December, when the falls are fullest and the garden is green. In the hot season the flow can be thin.
- Stop here on the way down from the summit, after the pagodas and Kew Mae Pan, when you want an easy final stop.
- Bring a light jacket; it is cool at this height, especially in the morning.
- The path near the falls can be slippery. Wear shoes with grip.
- Buy fruit and vegetables at the Royal Project shop; they are fresh and help the farmers.
- Keep your park ticket. It covers Siriphum and is checked at more than one point.
- Read the Doi Inthanon National Park page and our Doi Inthanon day trip to plan the whole mountain. If you enjoy the garden, the flower displays at Royal Park Rajapruek in Mae Hia are an easy outing on another day.
FAQ
Where is Siriphum Waterfall?
At km 31 of the Doi Inthanon road, next to the Royal Project Inthanon station.
How high is Siriphum Waterfall?
The twin falls drop about 50 m down the cliff.
Is there an entrance fee for Siriphum Waterfall?
It is covered by the Doi Inthanon park fee: 300 THB for foreigners, 50 THB for Thais.
When is the best time to see Siriphum Waterfall?
After the rains, from October to December, when the water is fullest.
Do I need to hike to see Siriphum Waterfall?
No. You can see it from the road, and a short walk through the garden takes you closer.
