Phu Kho in Loei
Imagine lounging on a mountain and gazing at a bank of fog – living your mystical dream. Phu Kho is one of the major destinations in Loei where you can do just that. Here you can immerse yourself in a sweeping view of forests covered in fog and touched by the morning light.
Let’s find out how this place can become one of your travel bucket lists.
Loei: a paradise for passionate mountain trekkers
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When winter arrives, it’s gonna be a good vibe in Thailand as we’ll finally be away from the heat. That’s when you know it’s time to hit the road towards somewhere in the north. Phu Kho is, in our opinion, an underrated gem to get away for a few days.
Here, it offers hilly forested lands covered in fog on a cold morning, with the golden light accentuating its charm. Many trails can be found over hills, awaiting you to trek on them.
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You’ll find camping is perfect for this place, thanks to the beautiful view and affordable prices for camping. Bringing your own tent here, you just need to pay for the campsite, from ฿200 (~USD5.71). We recommend checking out these two campsites: ชมภูดูทะเลหมอกไร่ภูค้อป้าโจ and ทัศนีย์ รีสอร์ท.
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Furthermore, you can enjoy counting numerous twinkling stars which will emerge in the wake of twilight.
If you’re interested in trekking, the national park offers a 4-kilometre nature trail to the visitor centre.
Visit Phu Kho in Loei
Phu Kho serves as a peaceful natural spot to get away in the winter up in the north. If you’re considering a trip to a national park and prefer to avoid crowded places, this destination is definitely worth a try.
It is advisable to use your own car, as public transit may be absent in this area. Anyway, to get to the viewpoint, you need to contact your campsite or resort, so they will take you to the viewpoint with their E-taen Thai tractors or 4WD pickup car.
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