Phu Soi Dao: The Nakorn Flower and the Milky Way

The 6.5 km trail includes 5 hills and steep slopes that often cause cramps. As you walk, you can enjoy the atmosphere. People descending the trail offer encouragement, saying 'Just a little further to the pine field.' But how far is 'a little further'? Starting the hike at around 8 AM, we reached the pine field by 2 PM. The steepness and the 11 kg backpack made us stop every three steps. However, the view at the top was worth it. The Nakorn flowers were still in bloom, the sky was clear with no rain, and the evening sky turned orange with a smiling moon. At night, the temperature dropped to 16 degrees Celsius. The highlight was seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye! How much luck did I use up for this? 🥹 This is one of the national parks that I highly recommend. It's exhausting but worth every bit of effort.