Wat Pha Lat is a quiet forest temple partway up Doi Suthep, beside a seasonal stream and far calmer than the summit temple. It is the natural rest point on the Monk's Trail, the old pilgrimage path through the jungle, with a shaded terrace looking out over the city. Rated 4.8 from over 7,000 reviews. Open 6am to 5:30pm; loveliest in the cool morning, and best skipped during the February to April burning season. Free to enter.
Wat Pha Lad is a temples & culture located in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wat Pha Lad is a temples & culture in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai. Rated 4.8/5 across 8,383 reviews. Visitors mention forest, jungle, covered, setting.
Category: Temples & Culture. Neighborhood: Chiang Mai. Rating: 4.8/5 from 8,383 reviews.
Address: บ้านห้วยผาลาด 101, Sriwichai Alley, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Opening hours: wednesday: 6 AM–5:30 PM, thursday: 6 AM–5:30 PM, friday: 6 AM–5:30 PM, saturday: 6 AM–5:30 PM, sunday: 6 AM–5:30 PM, monday: 6 AM–5:30 PM, tuesday: 6 AM–5:30 PM
Vibe: peaceful, nature, local favorite, traditional, instagram-worthy
Best for: nature lovers, culture lovers, fitness enthusiasts
Pros: for meditation. for its jungle setting. for slowing down and reconnect.
Trust level: Trusted
"Wat Pha Lat (Thai: วัดผาลาด), also historically known as Wat Sakadagami (สกิทาคามี), is a Buddhist temple on the lower slopes of Doi Suthep mountain near Chiang Mai, Thailand. It’s one of the region’s": Yevhenii Redchyts (Dagon) (5/5)
"Wat Pha Lat (Skitakami) is a peaceful forest temple hidden along the road to Doi Suthep. Unlike more crowded temples, this place feels calm, quiet, and deeply connected to nature. A small stream flows": Meaw Meow (5/5)
"On the way to Doi Suthep, I came across a truly serene temple that feels like a hidden gem. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, perfect for slowing down and reconnecting with yourself. What makes it": T P (5/5)