Le Kwa Doh, Mae Wa Luang Subdistrict | Tak

Le Kwa Doh, Mae Wa Luang Subdistrict | Tak Province
Le Kwa Doh is a challenging peak that hiking enthusiasts should conquer at least once.
Located within Mae Moei National Park in Mae Wa Luang Subdistrict, Tha Song Yang District, it is known as the "Mountain of Faith." At its summit stands the golden "Borom Phuttho" Pagoda—built through the collective effort of local villagers—where visitors can pay homage, seek blessings from sacred spirits, and admire the complex mountain scenery alongside a breathtaking 360-degree view of the morning sunlight.
For a 2-day, 1-night trip to Le Kwa Doh (the Mountain of Faith in Tak Province), there are two main options: purchasing a "join-trip" package (including transport from Bangkok) or traveling independently/joining the group at the national park entrance. Cost details are as follows:
Address: Le Kwa Doh, Mae Wa Luang Subdistrict, Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province
Visiting Hours: Please check the specific dates for the climb with the Mae Wa Luang Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO).
Tel: 0-5557-7400-1
1. Join-trip package option (departing from Bangkok)
• Estimated price: 2,950 – 3,590 Baht per person (typically around 3,400 Baht)
Items usually included in the package: • Round-trip VIP air-conditioned van transport Bangkok
• 4WD pickup truck transfer (round-trip) from the meeting point/park entrance to the trailhead
• Area entry fees / facility maintenance fees / national park entrance fees
• Tent site fees
• Group porter fees (for carrying shared tents and communal food supplies)
• Meals (e.g., dinner and breakfast, or as specified in the itinerary) including drinking water
• Trip leader and coordinator/guide staff throughout the journey
• Travel accident insurance
2. "Join-trip" option meeting at the national park entrance / local meeting point (excluding van transfer from Bangkok)
• Estimated price: 2,300 THB/person (varies by service provider)
• Suitable for those driving their own vehicles to meet the team or local guides on-site
3. Additional expenses to budget for (optional/as needed)
• Personal porter fees: If you require assistance carrying personal luggage (weight limits apply per bag, e.g., max 6 kg; additional cost approx. 400 THB/person, or a flat rate based on weight, e.g., 1,000 THB, depending on park or organizer policies)
• Personal equipment rental: e.g., tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, trekking poles (if not included in the package or if extra items are needed)
• Additional meals: Meals other than those provided by the trip (e.g., lunch during travel) ...or the meal on the return journey when stopping at a restaurant—situations where one usually has to look after oneself.