Set on Doi Pu Yak mountain, the Wat Phra Bat Sutthawat’s white pagoda complex crowns the ridge at about 815 meters above sea level, often appearing to float when clouds roll in. Reaching this height, however, has been the most challenging part of the trip. From the parking area, a songthaew takes visitors on a steep 10–15 minute ride to the trailhead, followed by a short flat walk before the real test begins: hundreds of stair steps climbing sharply toward the summit. The ascent, roughly 30 minutes in total, is physically demanding despite the presence of rest stops, making the climb both a mental and physical effort.