Kaeng Krachan National Park Petchaburi is a province where visitors can appreciate both historical and
natural sites. It is one of the oldest cities in Thailand. Also, with its
both natural fascinations of the long white sandy strands of Cha Am and the
largest national park in Thailand, Kaeng Krachan National Park, it always magnetizes the crowds of
tourists visiting the province. Cha Am is a very famous beach resort between
Petchaburi and Hua Hin. It warmly accommodates the heaps of Bangkokians that
escape from the maddening metropolis, searching for superb tranquil
atmosphere. The largest national park in Thailand, Kaeng Krachan National
Park, is like the most delicious dish for forest trekkers and mountaineers,
offering the rambling routes through rich forests and spectacular activities
of bird and butterfly watching. Kaeng Krachan National Park as large as 2,915 square kilometers, covers the areas in Nong Ya Pong subdistrict, Ta Yang district, Kao Yoi district, Petchaburi province and Hua Hin district, Prachuabkirikhan. As the park is densely forested and a river generator of Petchaburi River and Panburi River, there is a variety of natural charms, such as lakes, waterfalls, caves, cliffs, and others you can name. Recommended Hotels for Kaeng Krachan National Park Kaengkrachan Boathouse Paradise Resort  Kaengkrachan Boathouse Paradise Resort offers accommodation overlooking the Kaengkrachan National Park and Kaengkrachan Reservoir. It features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, spa, restaurant and free parking. Each room at the Kaengkrachan Resort has a private terrace, TV, air conditioning, minibar and en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy various outdoor activities including trekking at the Kaengkrachan National Park or kayaking and rafting at the Kaengkrachan Reservoir. For the entertainment of guests, the resort has Karaoke facilities. The resort’s Koongnam & Baanrua Restaurant serves Thai and European dishes and features outdoor dining. Kaengkrachan Boathouse Paradise Resort is about an hour’s drive from Bangkok. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews! Activities Kaeng Krachan National ParkKaeng Krachan Country Club - The first thing that strikes one when going to Kaeng Krachan is that the course is more than 15 kms from the entrance. The next thing is the course length - 7,331 yards off the back tees. Because of its location, the course is rarely busy.History When the Majesty the King was taking a vacation at Kai Kang Won Palace,
Hua Hin district, Prachuabkirikhan province, and visited Kaeng Krachan Dam,
he make a royal remark to the director general of Forestry Department of
Thailand that “ as the forests, which originate Petchaburi River, are rich
and highly important nature, all forestry officers in the area are to take
responsibility of protecting the forests from logging, plantation, and other
forest destructions by humankind because these acts will surely have
detrimental effects on the ecology of forests”. With the statement and the
governmental policy of protecting forests by establishing them in form of
national park in 9th January 1979, the Forestry Department of Thailand
directed officers to make a survey over the area in the forests, which
originates Petchaburi River to acquire initial data. The result was that the
forests are that the forests generating Petchaburi and Panburi Rivers are
greatly in abundance occupying beautiful sceneries, waterfalls, caves,
lakes, many high economic valuable woods, big home to several types of wild
animals, such as mountain goats, bisons, birds, an elephants. The area
highly deserved the title of national park and kept as a national treasure.
On 8th August 1980, the meeting was conducted and the areas in Yang Nam Kuad
Nor Forest and Yang Nam Kuad Tai in Bang Nam Kuad Nor subdistrict, Nong Ya
Lard subdistrict, Kao Yoi district, Song Pee Nong subdistrict, Kaeng Krachan
subdistrict, Ta Yang district in Petchaburi were considered establishing as
a national park. Finally, National Park Section, the Forestry Department of
Thailand, officially announced the area as a national park on 20th April
1983.
Later on, the group of nature conservation in Hua Hin district, Prachuabkirikhan, proposed to the cabinet council of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation to conserve Huay Rae Nam Kai forest adjoining with Kaeng Krachan National Park in Nong Pub subdistrict, Hua Hin district, Prachuabkirikhan province. After the survey was done by the Forestry Department of Thailand, it showed that the forest environments are fascinating retouched by waterfalls, caves, cliffs, rock grounds, and the diversity of wildlife. Finally, on 23rd January 1984, the consideration of extending Kaeng Krachan National Park area to Huay Rae Nam Kai forest was mutually approved. And on 27th December 1984, The park and the extended area are officially declared as the 28th National Park in Thailand, Kaeng Krachan National Park. Topography Mainland and reservoir. More or less 45 square kilometers of the forest area above Kaeng Krachan Reservoir. Complexly arrangement of mountains with the highest summit of 1,200 meters and the average height of 500 meters above the sea level. Moist evergreen forests with mostly granite mountains and some limestone mountains rich in fluorite ore. Climate As most of the areas are moist evergreen forests, the park is quite humid and heavy rains often occur. So the weather is really comfortable all year around. Forests and Wild Animals As mentioned before, moist evergreen forests dominate the park (80% of the park). The rest percentage is for dry evergreen forests and other minor forests and grasslands. Big wildlife gathers in the park, such as bisons, barking deer, deer, tigers, monkeys, langurs, gibbons, and bears. Also, 4 white elephants were found here and given to the Majesty the King. Outstanding Attractions Lake The lake is as wide as 45 square kilometers. As the water came from the inundation of the dam construction, you will see about 30 to 40 small islands on the lake, but actually they are apexes of hills, which have got inundated. The scenery is fascinating in deed. There are also rented sightseeing boats with the charge at 400 Baht per boat. at the price, you are limited to Kaeng Island, and the lake. Going further or renting a boat for fishing, the charge is at 800, 1000, and 1500 Baht. Each boat has the capacity of about 10 persons. Pa Nearn Tung Mountain This mountain offers the highest summit of 1,207 meters located 50 kilometers away from the park headquarter of Kaeng Krachan National Park. The stunning attraction is its landscape. Also, overwhelming mist can be viewed in the interval period between fall and winter. Vehicles are not accessible to the mountain. It requires over half an hour walking, which is about 5-8 kilometers. Tor Tip Waterfall Fortunately, the cascade situated about 5 kilometers from Pa Nearn Tung Mountain, is comfortably accessible by cars. This huge 18-tier waterfall is beautifully painted with lovely streams. Other nearby interesting attractions are Panburi Waterfall (Tan Tip Waterfall or Ha Chan Waterfall), Mae Sa Leang Waterfall, and hot spring. Caves Many caves are located at the range of Sam Roi Yod mountains. Viman Cave is one of the most spectacular ones in the park offering the glitters of stalactites and stalagmites and the evidence of ancient humans dwelling in the cave. Nam Fon Cliff It can be spotted from the bank of Petchaburi River. Anyway, if rafting on the river and getting under the cliff, you will see dropping water all the time from the cliff. Hou Pa Ngao Waterfalls Located in the southern area of the park, there are many different sized waterfalls, which can be categorized into 4 groups. Hou Pa Ngao Waterfalls easily accessible is located in Nong Pub subdistrict, Hua Hin district, Prachuabkirikhan province. News Kaeng Krachan National Park9th Hua Hin/Cha-Am Golf Festival 2010: August 1 - September 30, 2010Golfing at 9 Participating Golf Courses at Attractive Promotional Rate of 800 Baht The Tourism Authority of Thailand Phetchaburi Office, together with the Phetchaburi-Prachuap Khiri Khan Golf Course Association, invites all golf lovers to join in ... Asian Tour hopefuls hit Qualifying Round at Hua Hin, Thailand A strong turnout of 273 players will compete in this week's 2010 Asian Tour Qualifying School Stage One, Week Two starting on Wednesday. The top-20 percent finishers and ties at the three venues - the Majestic Creek Golf Resort (118) in Hua Hin, ... Kaengkrachan Boathouse Paradise Resort Petchaburi With accommodations housed in boat shaped structures, in a lake no less-you will not forget this trip easily. 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