Mae Charim National Park

Mae Charim National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม
Map showing the location of Mae Charim National Park
Map showing the location of Mae Charim National Park
Location within Thailand
LocationThailand
Nearest cityNan
Coordinates18°36′N 100°58′E / 18.600°N 100.967°E / 18.600; 100.967
Area432 km2 (167 sq mi)
Established2007
Visitors10,086 (in 2019)
Governing bodyDepartment of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Mae Charim National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม), also known as Mae Jarim,[1] is a protected area in the Luang Prabang Range, Nan Province, Northern Thailand. The Wa River, a popular river for white water rafting between July and December, flows through the park area.[2] The park was established on 6 July 2007 with an area of 270,000 rai ~ 432 square kilometres (167 sq mi).[3] Mae Charim National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[4]

1,652 m high Doi Khun Lan is the highest peak within the park perimeter.[5] There are said to be yetis in the area.[6]

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See also

References

  1. ^ TH010 Mae Jarim
  2. ^ "Nan Province & Nam Wa River - Sop Mang Village to Mae Charim National Park". Archived from the original on 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  3. ^ "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022, no 106{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  4. ^ Luang Prabang montane rain forests
  5. ^ Mae Charim National Park - Bangkok Post
  6. ^ The yetis of Northern Thailand