North Thailand Khao Kho, Thung Saleang Luang National Park

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Khao Kho is made up of chains of mountain ranges to northwest of town about 1,174 meters above sea level and covered by deciduous plants. Against a backdrop of high mountain ranges is the Savannah-type grassland of Thung Salaeng Luang, covering an area of 16 square km.

Location

Area spreads across Phitsanulok and Phetchabun

Direction

By car: Take Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok-Lom Sak) and travel for 80 km get off the highway at Ban Camp Son and drive for another 30 km to the park
By bus: Take the bus Phitsanulok-Lomsuk-Phetchabun at Km. 80 to the park

Highlights

Pine trees and watersheds of several streams in the mountain ranges
Various viewing points
Remains of communist bases, war memorial and arms museum
Chedi containing the holy relic
Si Dit waterfall
Wild flowers in their full bloom from Oct-Dec

Activities

Enjoy the marvelous scenery of Thung Salaeng Luang, Thung Phaya grassland and Thung Non Son
Trek from the sub-office at Ban Nong Mae to Khao Kho, exploring the ecological system of the park
Go camping, bird watching and mountain biking
Raft at Kaeng Wang Nam Yen, located 5 kilometers from Nong Mae Na station

Fee

Admission fee: Adult 400 baht, Child 200 baht
Tent rental fee: 250-800 baht

Other Info

The routes to the park wind through considerably steep terrain
The weather is very cold during November-February
Visitors who wish to stay overnight in the park are required to make arrangements with the park rangers in advance

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