They say "the higher you climb, the colder it gets," but when it comes to travel, I believe that "the more challenging the journey, the more pristine the nature, and the beauty becomes indescribable."

"If you never try, you'll never know."

If you never give it a shot, you'll never find out.

This trip is perfect for working people because it only takes 2 days and 3 nights, Friday-Sunday (no need to take time off work).
Depart on Friday night and return to Bangkok at 2am on Monday.
For "Doi Mon Jong", the journey is classified as Trekking, taking about 3-4 hours to walk up the mountain, depending on the physical condition of each person.

Day 1...the destination is not far

For this trip, we opted for a van rental for speed and convenience. As it was a Monday (29/12/2014), many people had to return to work. Our meeting point was at the Phahon Yothin Gate of Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus, at 8:00 PM. Once everyone was ready, we set off. The van stopped to refuel 3-4 times, giving us a chance to stretch our legs and use the restroom.

Day Two: Adventure Begins

Our first stop was the Wana Wathanawitaya Research Station, Bo Kaeo, Forest Department, also known as the "Bo Kaeo Pine Forest." This beautiful location is free to enter, and we arrived around 8:30 am. The weather was perfect, and there weren't many people around, allowing us to take our time and capture some stunning photos.

We spent about 45 minutes here before continuing our journey. We were starting to get hungry.

Station 2: 7-11 store and Amkoi fresh market.
The chef (Ms. Eid, who joined the trip) prepared and purchased provisions to take up the mountain here, including breakfast for that day. The prices were normal.

This is a 7-11 store, a standard price store, a convenient store for Thai people. Whenever you are hungry, you can stop by. If you are missing anything, you can rely on 7-Eleven.

The cafe also serves freshly brewed coffee, which is of good quality.

Our destination, Doi Mon Jong, is just three stops away.

After a short drive, we arrived at the Omkoi Wildlife Sanctuary (Muser Unit). We had to leave our van here and reorganize our belongings. Those who wanted to shower before going up the mountain could do so here. However, there was no hot water, and the water was as cold as the water in a freezer. The thought of the water's coldness at that moment sends shivers down my spine.

A 4x4 vehicle is required for the approximately one-hour journey from the Moo See unit to the base of the mountain.

This job is fun. There were oncoming cars along the way. Haha.

The trail was quite challenging, with our internal organs almost coming out. But it was fun, and no one threw up. Haha!
Each raft could accommodate around 12 people, which was perfect as we needed space for our belongings.
The raft picked up our porters along the way at the Musoe village. We hired three porters for this trip (they were very tough and walked very fast).
We didn't have a guide, as the park rangers were all working in the area. But there was no need to worry about getting lost, as our porters were also very familiar with the trail.

Our team of porters.

And now, we have reached the starting point of our trek.

At this point, there will be a Buddha statue for us to pay respects to before we set off on our journey. (They didn't take a picture, T_T)

Alright, let's go! Let's get going!

After walking for a while, you will come across walking sticks that previous groups have left behind. On the way back, please remember to pick them up and leave them for the next group.

P.S. At the beginning of the walk, everyone was still cheerful. Stay tuned for the next episode, hehe.

After walking for about an hour, they needed to take a break.

The expression on his face changed from happy to tired. Haha.

Continuing on, you will encounter another highlight of this place, "Phu Hin Chor", a high pile of rocks where you can climb up and take pictures. It's hard to describe, so it's better to see the pictures.

If you want to see more, check out the 360-degree video at the link.

Video link

Unveiling a Unique Perspective

The scenery along the way is as follows:

"Oh my! This atmosphere is amazing! I'm so jealous of the OP."

Notes:

• The original text uses informal language and slang, which I have translated into more natural-sounding English.
• I have also added a sentence to clarify the meaning of "OP" (Original Poster).
• The translation maintains a simple and short tone, as requested.

Oh!! So jealous!!

The gold contrasts beautifully with the green.

The destination is not far ahead.

Why are only two people left behind when there were nine of them?

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We hiked for about 4 hours (but the other three took 5 hours, haha).
And then we finally arrived at our campsite (our tired faces immediately broke into smiles).
The campsite here is located in a valley, and we had to walk down a slight slope (really, really slight).
Oh well! Why did we have to pant so much when we walked up from the tent to enjoy the view? Haha.

After setting up the tent and organizing our belongings, we quickly ascended to witness the breathtaking sunset. The experience was truly exhilarating.

Because the world is vast, the person beside you is important.

The sun is setting.

Don't forget to bring a flashlight, because it will be very dark on the way back.
When we got back to the tent, we had dinner, which was simple food that we had brought with us. We also had sticky rice with pork and stir-fried noodles from the morning.
We must thank Jeed and Nan for sacrificing their time to watch the sunset and staying to cook for us.

Oh, please prepare provisions for the porters for every meal they are with us.
They helped us pitch our tents and build a fire to boil water.

It's time to sleep and conquer the summit of Doi Mon Jong in the morning.

Day Three…Mission Complete

5:30 AM already! Wake up! We might miss the sunrise.

The distance from the accommodation to the top of the Singha Head takes about 1 hour on foot.

The morning temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, not too cold, but the wind can make you shiver.

The dense fog prevented us from seeing the sun, but the atmosphere amidst the thick fog was still enjoyable in its own way.

The view was obscured by thick fog, reducing visibility to less than 5 meters, creating the illusion of floating in the sky.

This place also has thousand-year-old roses.

The total time spent on the mountaintop was approximately 3 hours.

They then slowly packed their belongings and had breakfast.

It's time to go back. Remember, what goes up must come down.

"How did I get up here?" I thought out loud as I saw the way down. "Wow! We're actually pretty good at this."

The view on the way back was constantly shrouded in fog.

The trail winds through meadows, fern fields, and towering trees.

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The return trip took us just over 2 hours, arriving around noon.

These shoes have become the same color.

It is crucial to schedule the ride with the driver in advance, as our group was previously stood up by a driver named Muse. We waited for a long time, and ultimately had to rely on another driver to take us to our destination.

Upon returning to the Muzeo unit, they washed their faces and eyes, took a shower, changed their clothes, and went out together.

After that, we went out for lunch in downtown Omkoi.

And then it's a long way to the last tourist spot of this trip, "Ob Luang".

However, we did not enter the park.

This is a private resort area. Please note the left side, approximately 500 meters before the park entrance.

The trip is over!

Summary of the "Don Mon Chong" trip

This 2-day, 2-night trekking trip departs on Friday evening and returns to Bangkok at 2:00 AM on Monday. This itinerary is suitable for working professionals.

Hiking difficulty: Level 3 out of 10, with approximately 3 major uphill and downhill sections.

Best time to visit: December-January

The trip was a vanpool with 9 people. It was a gas-powered van that traveled the Li, Doi Tao, and Omkoi route.

Day 1: Bo Kaew Pine Forest, Amorkoy Market, Doi Mon Jong

Day two: Doi Mon Jong, Ob Luang, Bangkok.

Expenses: Approximately 2,050 baht per person, inclusive of all trip expenses.

2,200 Baht for a 3-day van rental.

Porter 300 baht: Day: Person (3 people for 2 days) Trip add 100 baht per person

3,000 Baht round trip

Food, fuel, and other expenses: 6,750 baht

Recommendations

Attire: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sneakers, and a hat.

Necessary Items:

• Personal belongings
• Cold-weather gear
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Most importantly, a flashlight

Bathroom: There is only one (better not mention it) ^_^

Preparation: Gather your friends and agree on a date. Once you have a date, call the Moo See unit to book a day.

Tel. 085 708 7441 (Sombut) Please inform the number of forklifts and porters you need immediately.

Request

Admire the beauty of flowers, but refrain from picking them. Let others enjoy their splendor.

Maintain its beauty on the tree.

Wherever you travel, leave only footprints and smiles, and take only memories.

Allow nature to continue to create balance in the way it should be.

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