Located in Tambon Mai Ngam, this 71- metre rocky hillock, near Paholyothin Highway, contains replicas of the Lord Buddha's Footprint on the summit. Tak residents pay homage throughout the year, most particularly during Songkarn, which marks the traditional Thai New Year each April 13. This monastery, located 25 kilometres upstream, in Amphoe Ban Tak, in an area which used to be the former site of Tak city. Thailand's largest dam is located some kilometres north of Tak city in Amphoe Sam Ngao, and dams the Mae Ping River. The extensive reservoir forms a picturesque lake that extends northwards to Chiang Mai's Amphoe Hot.
Accommodation is available at the dam.
Mae Ping Lake Cruises. Popular cruises originate from the Bhumibol Dam to Chiangmai's Doi Tao Self-help Settlement edging the dam reservoir, a total distance of 140 kilometres. Full details may be obtained from the Educational Tour Centre. Lan Sang National Park. Accommodation is available .