Kaeng Krachan Nation Park
The most extensive national park of Thailand,
occupying a largely unexplored area of 2,915 square kilometers (1.7
million rai of land), Kaeng Krachan was declared a national park on
12 June 1981. The park is located 53.5 kilometers from the city and
is 3 kilometers beyond Khuean Kaeng Krachan (Kaeng Krachan Dam).
The park covers a reservoir and year round green jungle in the Tanaosri
Ranges, which are the origins of many rivers, including Maenam Phetchaburi
and Maenam Pranburi. The unexploited, wholesome jungle makes the park
rich in flora and fauna. In addition, visitors may spot leopards,
tigers and elephants. The 18-level waterfall named Namtok Tho Thip,
located approximately 54 kilometers from the Park Office on the Sai
Wang Won-Namtok Tho Thip route is worth a visit. There are viewpoints
along the route are not only suitable for bird and butterfly watching
but also provide magnificent views of misty mountains in the morning.
For trekking enthusiasts,
Khao Panoen Thung (currently being promoted by the TAT) offers a
challenge at a height of 1,207 meters above sea level. This is a
great place to witness the spectacular morning sea of mist with
the best part being when visitors have to walk down to see the morning
mist and then walk back up to the camp. Other popular activities
include bird and butterfly watching and rafting along Maenam Phetchaburi,
which takes approximately 6 hours, passing rapids and several smaller
rivers. The starting point for river rafting is the park area. Please
not that only 4 wheel drive vehicles can take visitors to the starting
trail and that the only facilities provided are a camping area and
toilets.. Please contact the park ranger for additional information
at 032 459293.
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