Introducing Kaeng Krachan National Park
At 3000 sq km, Thailand’s largest park (0 3245 9291; www.dnp.go.th; admission 400B; visitors centre 8.30am-4.30pm) is home to the stunning Pa La-U waterfalls, and includes long-distance hiking trails that snake through forests and savannah-like grasslands, and past cliffs, caves and mountains. Two rivers, Mae Nam Phetchaburi and Mae Nam Pranburi, a large lake, and abundant rainfall keep the place green year round. Animal life includes wild elephants, deer, tigers, bears, gibbons, boars, hornbills, dusky langurs, gaurs and wild cattle. To explore Kaeng Krachan you really need your own transport, but it’s worth the effort as this majestic place sees few tourists. The best months to visit are between November and April.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: 3 Hours Out of Bangkok Cycling
by tools4fools 10 July 2011
Petchaburi, nice little town. Cycle to Kaeng Krachan National Park.
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RE: Last Minute Short Trip To Thailand - Advice.
by mangoholic2 29 May 2011
There is no reason to go to Phuket -overdeveloped, crowded. Summer, IMO, is +the+ time to go to Thailand, and the afternoon or evening…
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RE: Must see's and Do's in Thailand
by mangoholic2 11 January 2011
Phetchaburi (Phetburi), 2 hours south of Bangkok on your way down to Sura Than, lovely little town and gateway to Kaeng Krachan National…
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