1-Day Doi Saket Trek & Sticky Waterfall

A peaceful jungle trek through forests, caves, local landscapes, and the famous Sticky Waterfall

Pa Sak Ngam Village is a peaceful village surrounded by nature in Chiang Mai Province. It is an ideal destination for travelers looking to experience an authentic trekking route away from the crowds, surrounded by lush forests and rich natural landscapes.

The trekking route is approximately 11 km long and follows a circular trail, starting and ending near the village.

Jungle Trek in Pa Sak Ngam

During the trek, you will walk through dense forest and discover the natural surroundings of Pa Sak Ngam Reservoir.

According to the local guide, it is also possible to take an alternative route that climbs higher into the mountains, offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Along the way, you may encounter animals raised by local villagers and discover signs of local wildlife, including:

• Monkey tracks
• Wild boar footprints
• Peafowl
• Rare insects and beetles
• Wild mushrooms
• Other forest plants and wildlife

Wildlife sightings vary depending on the season and conditions.

Cave & Hundreds of Bats

During the trek, you will stop at a natural cave once used by Buddhist monks as a place for meditation.

The cave is also home to hundreds of bats, making it one of the most unusual stops along the trekking route. Your local guide will lead you through the area while you discover this fascinating natural environment and its cave-dwelling wildlife.

Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall

After completing the trek, you will stop at the famous Bua Tong Waterfall (Sticky Waterfall) on the way back to Chiang Mai.

Here, you can explore the waterfall, enjoy the natural scenery and, if water and weather conditions allow, cool off and play in the water.

After visiting the Sticky Waterfall, return to Chiang Mai city.

Highlights

• Approximately 11 km circular trek (around 4 hours on mostly flat terrain)
• Peaceful and non-touristy trekking area
• Trek through lush forest
• Pa Sak Ngam Reservoir
• Mountain and forest viewpoints
• Local wildlife and animal tracks
• Natural meditation cave once used by Buddhist monks
• Discover a cave home to hundreds of bats
• Visit to Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall on the way back
• Return to Chiang Mai city