Kaeng Krachan National Park - Biggest national park of Thailand

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Kaeng Krachan National Park is the biggest national park of Thailand located at Phetchaburi province, about 53.5 kilometers from Phetchaburi. Cause the park area cover 3 districts of Phetchaburi Province and Hua Hin the beach resort town district of Prachuap Khirikhan Province then it is very popular park too. The Park has area about 2,915 square kilometers and was declared a national park on 12 June 1981.

Visitors may spot flora, fauna, birds and mammals several species, trees i.e. oaks and maples can find in the park. Namtok Tho Thip is 18-level waterfall, located about 54 kilometers from the Park Office, along Sai Wang Won-Namtok Tho Thip route is worth for visitors. There are viewpoints along the route are suitable for bird, butterfly watching and great viewing misty mountains in the morning.

Kaeng Krachan Dam, which has a height of 58 meters, length of 760 meters, was completed in 1966. The Dam provides visitors with a scenic viewpoint of the reservoir and its islands, the most popular activity in the dam is a cruising trip on the reservoir. Natural Pine Tree Hill is located 9 kilometers from park office, there are scenic stopovers, cliffs and rock garden to visit.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Phu Hin Rong Kla - Attaction in Loei

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park


Phu Hin Rong Kla national park is is famous destination located between Phitsanulok and Loei, about 130 kilometers from Phitsanulok Province. The route to park is quite steep, extreme care should be exercised in driving. The highest point of the park is 1,617 meters above sea level.

During 1967 to 1982, it was once the stage of armed conflicts between the Royal Thai Army and the CPT. Phu Hin Rong Kla was the perfect location for the CPT to fight the military. Closed mountainous area was superb for an elusive defense until 1982 that the conflict was overcome when Thai government granted amnesty to all the students who had joined the CPT. In 1984, Phu Hin Rong Kla was declared a National Park.

Present day, In winter the park attract tourists with a mist, green trees, waterfalls and cold flowers. Accommodations and tents are available for tourists.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Khao Kho Thailand National Park

Khao Kho


Khao Kho is a district of Phetchabun Province in northern Thailand. Khao Kho is made up of mountain ranges to northwest of town. A good condition on the mountain attact visitors who like to camping but it's very cold on November to February. Scenery on Khao Kho is so beautiful all of year. If you like to see good view on mountain Kao Kho is the best one you shoudn't miss. There are many interesting on Khao Kho ex. Jeen Hor Monument, Weapons Museum and Khao Kho National Park.


Khao Kho National Park


The most engaging national park of Phetchabun Province is Khao Kho National Park. To go there take time about 1 hour northwest of Phetchabun Province. Old History of Khao Kho between 1965-1984, this mountainous area was the battle field of the Thai communist party and the Royal Thai Army.







How to get there

By bus : From Bangkok there is bus to Phetchabun and from Phetchabun there is a bus go to Khao Kho


By car : Take highway No.1 from Bangkok to Saraburi province and then Highway No.21 to Phetchabun

From the town of Phetchabun, take Highway 21, to the kilometer marker 236, then turn left to Highway 2258 and turn right to Highway 2196 to Khao Kho.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Doi Inthanon one of Thailand National Park

Doi Inthanon National Park (The Roof of Thailand)

Doi Inthanon National Park is the highest mountaintop in Thailand,which is 2,565 meters above sea level. Doi Inthanon located in Chiang Mai Province. Mountain range gave source to the main tributaries of the Ping river and formed many nice-looking waterfalls. Best period for viewing the waterfalls is May -November but best period for viewing wild flowers is December -February and for birdswatching is November - March.

Example Attractions in Doi Inthanon

Mae Klang Waterfall - its easy to go, located 8 kilometres from Highway and a a 100-metre one-level waterfall. Visitors come to amping, picnic, swiming, relax etc.

Mae Ya Waterfall - Mae Ya River flow more than 250 meters at this point. Water flow from cliff onto rock in a lower reservoir. It is located 14 kilometres from Highway and then take a 200-metre walk.

Bori Chinda Cave - located near Namtok Mae Klang. Inside cave has stalactite and stalagmite.

Wachirathan Waterfall - located short route Highway. It's large waterfall and beautiful enviroment.

Birdwatching Information Centre - The center of information exchange for birdwatchers.

Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/