Mae Ngad Dam ‘Let’s spend a night in the middle of cool water drizzle’

You might have been dreaming about sleeping in the middle of natural atmosphere. You probably want cool water drizzle from streams and cool wind from trees. In that case, you should go to Mae Ngad Dam.

Mae Ngad Dam, also known as Mae Ngad Somboonchol Dam, is a dam located within the area of Srilanna National Park, Mae Tang County, Chiang Mai Province. It is surrounded with extra beautiful nature. There are mountains, green trees, green grass, clean water, and clear sky.

The special factor of Mae Ngad Sam is that it was established because of King Bhumibol, the 9th king of Thailand. In the year 1977, the project was started by Royal Irrigation Department. Then, 7 years later, it was completely finished. In the year 1986, King Bhumibol named the dam, ‘Mae Ngad Somboonchol Dam’, and he attended the debut ceremony.

The dam was built by filling dirt up. Its height is about 58 metres. Its length is about 1,950 metres. Its area is about 16 square kilometres. Its highest capacity is about 26.5 million cubic metres.

The main purpose of building the dam is to help Thai agriculturists. Many Thai agriculturists have to face many problems from the lack of water. Their plants die and go rotten. And the dam is able to provide enough water for Thai agriculturists within the area of the project.

Beside of being a water source, it is also a tourist attraction. You can go in and relax yourself. The admission fee is only 20 Baht. You can find restaurants to eat something. You can go sailing on a raft or a boat. And, best of all, you can spend the nights! There are many shelters around the dam. Most of them are near the water. Therefore the nice natural scenery is guaranteed.

Here are some suggested shelters within the area of the dam.

• Mountain Float

This shelter offers you many kinds of fun water playthings, for instances, water trampolines, water bikes, sail boats, and lots more. Beside, you will fall in love with the water view, because the shelter was built in a style of houseboat. You just walk out to the terrace and you will find water right in front of you.

The room price starts from 4,000 Baht to 22,000 Baht, depending on the amount of guests and the types of rooms.

For further details, you may contact 087-0705050, 095-7622571, or 093-2924688. Also, the website www.mountainflate.net is accessible.

• Aj.Vit Houseboat

If you are a person who enjoy eating so much, then Houseboat Aj.Vit may be one of your choices. There are many delicious dishes ready for serving you there. Also, the WiFi signal is free to use. Don’t worry about being unable to upload your photos to Facebook and Instagram.

The room price starts from 500 Baht to 3,000 Baht, depending on the amount of guests and the types of rooms.

For further details, you may contact 081-1803055, or 091-7126105. Also, the website www.cmhouseboat.com is accessible.

• Eakachai Houseboat

This one aim for providing friendly services for tourists. The foods are delicious and clean.And there are many activities waiting for you, for instances, going kayaking, fishing, going cave-sightseeing etc.

The room price starts from 500 Baht to 2,000 Baht, depending on the amount of guests and types of rooms.

For turther details, you may contact 081-9509420, or 086-1858668. Also, the website www.eakachaihouseboat.com is accessible.

• My Houseboat

This houseboat is not just available for tourist to spend their nights, but also available for setting up meetings or seminars. All rooms are clean and safe.

The room price starts from 150 Baht from to 550 Baht, depending on the amount of guests and types of rooms.

For further details, you may contact 085-6164337, 084-4885176, or 081-9515987. Also, the website www.myhouseboat.net is accessible.

• Lanna Houseboat

This houseboate is very suitable for families with small children, because there is a swimming pool for children. The high safety is guaranteed.

The room price starts from 500 Baht to 2,500 Baht, depending on the types of rooms.

For further details, you may contact 086-4270418 or 091-6375325.

How to get there

There are total 4 routes for you to go to Mae Ngad Dam.

• To use the Highway No.107 (Chiang Mai-Fang). Go along Ping River, passing Chiang Dao Forest on the left side.
• To use the Highway No.1001(Chiang Mai-Praw). Pass Mae Tang Forest and Mae Ngad Forest. You should find the junction that lead you to the Mae Tang Irrigation Reservoir. Finally, you will find your way to the officr of the national park.
• To use the Highway No.1150(Ping Kong, Chiang Dao-Praw). Just go through the upper side of Chiang Dao Forest and Mae Ngad Forest.
• To use the Highway No.1150(Chiang Rai). You have to go through Doi Saked County to reach Wiang Pa Pao County first.

Nearby Places

• Buatong Waterfall

One of the most unique places we’ve ever been to in Thailand is called Bua Tong, or the Sticky Waterfalls. Located about an hour and a half drive north of Chiang Mai’s Old City, these waterfalls are not only impressive and gorgeous, but a special feature allows you to climb directly up the rocks into the oncoming cascading water.

• Mae Tang Elephant Kingdom

Mae Tang Elephant Kingdom is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chiang Mai. You may just imagine a wide area with many elephants and there is nothing else to do than sitting on an elephant. But, in Mae Tang, you aren’t just going to sit on an elephant, but also sit on a cart and a raft.