Facts
- Elevation: 1,720 m (5,643 ft)
- Prominence: 1,218 m
- Ribu category:
Kurang Tinggi - Region:
Northern Thailand - Coordinates: 18.2700, 100.5033
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Loading... - Other names: ดอยภูคา
- World Ribus ID: 68606
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Not to be confused with the more famous Doi Phu Ka (1,910m) which gives its name to Thailand’s largest national park about 100km further north-west (south-east of Phou Khe), this Doi Phu Ka is is mre obscure but more topographically prominent. Like the more famous Doi Phu Ka, this one also has a road snaking over it, east of Phrae, and reaching an elevation of nearly 1,400 metres prior to Khunsathan Watershed Research Station. A lower neighbouring peak around 2km to the west, Doi Thong (approximately 1,620m), does appear to be climbed from the road here occasionally and looks very steep in places.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Try from the road as mentioned above.
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- Permits: Unknown at present.
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- Water sources: Unknown at present.
Local Average Monthly Rainfall (in Chiang Mai) 
Location
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Origins and Meaning
The mountain is probably named after the rare “chomphu phu kha” tree (Bretschneidera sinensis), known for its pink flower clusters.