Khao Sok National Park South Thailand

 

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This virgin tropical rainforest dotted by Limestone Mountains and rugged high cliffs was protected as a national park in 1980. These poised Limestone Mountains resemble to those in Guilin of China and hence known as the “Thailand’s Guilin”.

Location

From Surat Thani, located 1.3 km off of the Surat-Takua Pa Road at km 109 marker

Direction

By car: Take Highway No 401 to Takua Pa District (in Pang-nga ) with the total distance approximately 100 km

Highlights

Namtok Mae Yai and Namtok Sip Ed Chan (eleven-tiered waterfall): magnificent waterfalls and caves, situated approximately 4 kilometers from the park office, which are mostly accessible by foot.
Khao Sok: enthralled visiting for bird lovers as there are over 180 bird species to watch as well as other rare wildlife, such as wild elephants, leopards, serow, banteng, gaur, dusky langurs, tigers and Malayan sun bears.

Activities

Enjoy camping and rafting activities

Fee

Admission fee: Adult 200 baht and  Child 100 baht

Other Info

The park is at its best from December to April.
The park and other entrepreneurs provide bungalows, camping area and raft-houses while accommodation owners normally provide food.

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