Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai – Complete Guide

Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai – Complete Guide

Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai has to be one of the best hidden gems in Chiang Mai. Mork Fa is just a short 50 minute scooter ride away and is a must if you are looking for a real jungle waterfall away from the crowds of Doi Suthep.

We visited Mork Fa Waterfall on a day trip from Chiang Mai, right after stopping at Bua Tong Waterfall (Sticky Waterfall). If you're up for a full day trip that includes waterfall hunting, then these two waterfalls are definitely worth visiting on your trip north of Chiang Mai (more on that later).

Where is Mork Fa Waterfall?

Mork Fa Waterfall is located deep in the jungle of Doi Suthep – Pui National Park. However, it is a little further away than the other waterfalls around Doi Suthep. In fact, it takes about 50 minutes to get here from the old town in Chiang Mai.

Aside from that, you can drive down the mountain road almost all the way to the waterfall, with just a short 10-minute walk from the entrance parking lot to the waterfall. The best way to find it is to follow the map pin or use Google Maps. If you get lost, follow the instructions below.

How do I get here?

The best way to get to Mork Fa Waterfall is to rent a moped in Chiang Mai and drive yourself here. Since this waterfall is off the beaten track, you'll be hard-pressed to find a tour company offering tours here.

However, if you feel confident on a motorbike and are willing to explore a waterfall off the beaten path, then visiting Mork Fa Waterfall from Chiang Mai is worth it.

Directions:

• Nehmen Sie die 1001 oder die 107, die von der Altstadt von Chiang Mai nach Norden führt
• Biegen Sie links auf die 1095 nach Westen ab
• Folgen Sie dieser Straße, bis Sie auf der linken Seite Schilder zum Wasserfall Mork Fa sehen
• Folgen Sie der kurvenreichen Waldstraße bis zum Parkplatz des Wasserfalls Mork Fa

Tip: The regular motorcycle rental price in Chiang Mai is 150-200 baht per day. I would suggest going on at least a 100CC motorcycle like a Honda Click as a large part of this trip is on the highway. If you are looking for other means of transportation in Chiang Mai, you can book vans and cars here.
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Mork Fa Waterfall Entrance Fee 2020

Currently, the entrance fee to this waterfall is 100 baht per person.

This is more expensive than other waterfalls in the area, but we thought it was worth it since you can spend quite a bit of time swimming and exploring here.

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What to Expect at Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai

After paying the entrance fee, go right and follow the wooden signposts that lead to the waterfall in about 10 minutes.

Waterfall height: 60 metersPool depth: ~ 1 meter

Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai is a tall, plunging waterfall at the end of the river. Upon arrival you will see a huge semi-circular cutout in the rock face, forming a large amphitheater in the middle of the jungle.

Dense jungle vegetation grows along all the cliffs, creating a pretty magical scene. On the shore of the waterfall pool you will find soft, white sand, just like on the beach! This makes it a great place to chill, swim and relax.

The pool is easily deep enough to swim in. You can even swim behind the base of the waterfall and climb onto the small rock behind it.

You won't find many foreign tourists visiting this hidden waterfall. When we were here in high season we only saw one other group of Thai tourists.

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Don't miss Tham Mok Fa (Bat Cave)

Do you think you're ready to go? Don't miss Mok Fa Cave (Mork Fa Cave). On the way out, you'll see a wooden signpost pointing left, leading you up the cliff to a large cave. Follow this new path around the bend until you reach the entrance.
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At the cave entrance you have a great view of the waterfall from above. If you had trouble fitting the entire 60-meter waterfall from below into a single frame, this may be your chance to redeem yourself.
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Mok Fa Cave itself is not huge, but worth a visit. There are two large caves with epic rays of light shining in if you visit early in the morning. The cave is also home to hundreds of bats, so be sure to watch out for sneaky bats ready to drop a surprise on your head.
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Complete waterfall day trip from Chiang Mai

As mentioned at the beginning of this waterfall guide, it is possible to visit both Bua Tong (Sticky Waterfall) and Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai on a one-day trip from Chiang Mai. I would suggest visiting Bua Tong first and then heading west from here to Mork Fa.

This way, you'll beat the crowds to the busier Sticky Waterfall while also cutting travel time back to Chiang Mai at the end of the day.

Did you find this Mork Fa Waterfall Chiang Mai Guide helpful? If you have any further questions, please feel free to leave a comment or email me personally.

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