Khao Luang National Park
Outstanding Award, Natural Tourism Attraction Category in 1998
Khao Luang National Park is the location of Khao Luang. At 1,835 metres, it is the highest mountain in the South. The area of the park covers areas in Amphoe Mueang, Phipun, Phrom Khiri, Lan Saka, Chawang and Nop Phitam. In the park the forest is green, damp and fertile and is the habitat of many plants and wild animals. It is also is the origin of many creeks and rivers which have been nourishing people in the South from the past to the present.
Khao Luang National Park has many treks to study nature, all of which are beautiful and full of biological diversity. There are many rare plants and animals here, including some of the world’s biggest tree ferns and the Green-tailed Towhee bird. For those who love waterfalls, they will be impressed with the Phrom Lok Waterfall, the Krarom Waterfall at 1,400 metres high, the seven level Krung Ching waterfall (the most beautiful level is the 2nd level named “Nan Fon Saen Ha”), the Ai Khiao Waterfall, the Tha Phae Waterfall, and many more. For the most comfortable atmosphere, the best time to visit Khao Luang National Park is from January to July.
Besides studying nature in this national park, visitors can also visit a quiet but charming community. Ban Khiri Wong is located by the foot of Khao Luang National Park. The TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) has named it as the Best Town and Community.
Tourism Activities : In Khao Luang National Park, there are both short and long distance treks to choose from. Visitors who prefer to see the most of Khao Luang and reach the top of the mountain are recommended to spend 3 days and 2 nights. The most convenient trek to the top starts from Ban Khiri Wong. Visitors must contact an officer at Ban Khiri Wong’s Tourist Service Center at 0-7553-3370.
Travel Information: The distance from Nakhon Si Thammarat to the Khao Luang National Park Office (at the Karom Waterfall) is 40 km. Take route 4016 to Ban Tan Junction and turn left on route 4015 for 25 km. Pass the Khao Luang Resort and then turn right. You will reach the Park Office 3 km later. Local transportation is also available.
Accommodations: Homes and camping areas are available. For more information, please contact the Khao Luang National Park Office.
Sources: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Nakhon Si Thammarat Office.
Trace Kinnaree at Mueang Nakhon, page 8-9. 2012.
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Khao Luang National Park
Outstanding Award, Natural Tourism Attraction Category in 1998
Khao Luang National Park is the location of Khao Luang. At 1,835 metres, it is the highest mountain in the South. The area of the park covers areas in Amphoe Mueang, Phipun, Phrom Khiri, Lan Saka, Chawang and Nop Phitam. In the park the forest is green, damp and fertile and is the habitat of many plants and wild animals. It is also is the origin of many creeks and rivers which have been nourishing people in the South from the past to the present.
Khao Luang National Park has many treks to study nature, all of which are beautiful and full of biological diversity. There are many rare plants and animals here, including some of the world’s biggest tree ferns and the Green-tailed Towhee bird. For those who love waterfalls, they will be impressed with the Phrom Lok Waterfall, the Krarom Waterfall at 1,400 metres high, the seven level Krung Ching waterfall (the most beautiful level is the 2nd level named “Nan Fon Saen Ha”), the Ai Khiao Waterfall, the Tha Phae Waterfall, and many more. For the most comfortable atmosphere, the best time to visit Khao Luang National Park is from January to July.
Besides studying nature in this national park, visitors can also visit a quiet but charming community. Ban Khiri Wong is located by the foot of Khao Luang National Park. The TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) has named it as the Best Town and Community.
Tourism Activities : In Khao Luang National Park, there are both short and long distance treks to choose from. Visitors who prefer to see the most of Khao Luang and reach the top of the mountain are recommended to spend 3 days and 2 nights. The most convenient trek to the top starts from Ban Khiri Wong. Visitors must contact an officer at Ban Khiri Wong’s Tourist Service Center at 0-7553-3370.
Travel Information: The distance from Nakhon Si Thammarat to the Khao Luang National Park Office (at the Karom Waterfall) is 40 km. Take route 4016 to Ban Tan Junction and turn left on route 4015 for 25 km. Pass the Khao Luang Resort and then turn right. You will reach the Park Office 3 km later. Local transportation is also available.
Accommodations: Homes and camping areas are available. For more information, please contact the Khao Luang National Park Office.
Sources: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Nakhon Si Thammarat Office.
Trace Kinnaree at Mueang Nakhon, page 8-9. 2012.
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