Doi Sakat

Doi Sakat is located on Doi Phu Kha. It is a hill tribe village of Lua people with a simple way of life. The main occupation is farming, planting Miang, Makuean (Zanthoxylum limonella), tea, and coffee, which is an economic crop that the villagers are growing more popularly. Doi Sakat is famous for growing tea with the most popular cultivar being Assam tea, which is grown both by self-seeding and naturally growing, thus causing the tea plantation to be uneven. They plant under the shade of large trees or shaded trees. There are also homestays available for nature lovers. Tourists fascinated by the taste of coffee can come to relax and stop by to experience the way of life of the community throughout the year.

Visitor Information

• Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)

Getting There

Doi Sakat is located at Pua, Nan. View on Google Maps.

Tips for Visitors

• The village sits high on Doi Phu Kha, so mornings and evenings turn cool — bring a warm layer.

• Sample the village’s own Assam tea and shade-grown coffee straight from the source.

• Arrange a homestay in advance if you want to stay overnight and share in the community’s daily rhythm.

• Ask before photographing people, and treat the village as the lived-in home it is.