Mae Charim National Park
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 in 1961. Mae Charim National Park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[3]
| Mae Charim National Park | |
|---|---|
| อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่จริม | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Location within Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Nan |
| Coordinates | 18°36′N 100°58′E |
| Area | 432 km² |
| Established | 1961 |
1,652 m high Doi Khun Lan is the highest peak within the park perimeter.[4] There are said to be yetis in the area.[5]
See also
References
- TH010 Mae Jarim
- "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.
- Luang Prabang montane rain forests
- Mae Charim National Park - Bangkok Post
- The yetis of Northern Thailand
External links
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