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Erawan National Park
 The
Erawan National Park was designated
in June 1975 as Thailand's 12th national park. It covers an area
of 550 km² of high mountains and
valleys. The eastern mountains rise to nearly 1,000
meters with shear limestone cliffs. These mountains protect
the area from the eastern monsoon resulting in a low average rainfall.
In summer the weather is sweltering, but it is cool between November
and February. The main feature of the park is the stunning 7 tired
Erawan waterfall.
Deciduous forest covers about 80 % of the park
with Pterocorpus macrocarpus, Hopea odorata, Afzelia xylocarpa and
Spondias pinnata being some of the dominant tree species. There
are also dipterocarp, dry evergreen and bamboo forest. Wildlife
surveys of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians have been carried
out. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of elephants, gibbons,
Siamese hare, flying squirrels, eagles, white-eyes, king cobras
or pythons. Fish, crabs and insect are abundant in many steams.
Tourist attractions
The main attraction is the beautiful 7-tired Erawan
Waterfall with its emerald green water and the beautiful falls.
Also worth to see is the Pra That
Cave with its strange shaped stalactites and stalagmites.
Admission fee: 400 Baht per person
Contact:
Erawan National Park
P.O.Box 107, Amphoe Si Sawat
Kanchanaburi 71250
Tel: 034-516 530
Chalerm Rattana Kosin National Park
 Chaloem
Rattanakosin National Park is with its 59
km² area the smallest park in Kanchanaburi province.
Its main features are fertile forests, steep limestone mountains,
waterfalls and mysterious caves. The park was designated in February
1980 as Thailand's 17th national park. The forested, limestone mountains
of the park are the watershed of Mae Klong river. The highest peak
in the park is Kam Paeng Mountain which reaches 1260 meters.
The park is mostly covered by dry evergreen forest, deciduous forest
with some areas of bamboo forest. There are many kinds of animal
in the park, such as leopard, deer, white-handed gibbons and other
monkeys. Over 60 species of bird have been recorded in the park,
including Oriental Pied Hornbills, Francolin, Tickell's Blue and
Red-Flycatchers and Coppersmith Barbets. A special type of animal
is the water dog or also called the barking tree frog,
a rare frog with a croak that is remarkably similar to a dog's bark.
Tourist attractions
The two Tham Than Lot Caves
are the main attraction of this national park. It is a 2.5 km walk
trail which leads from the smaller Tham Than
Lot Noi cave to the bigger Tham Than
Lot Yai cave on top of the mountain. The trail follows the
course of the 3-tired Trai Trueng Waterfalls.
Admission fee: 400 Baht per person
Contact:
Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park
P.O. Nongprue, Amphoe Nongprue
Kanchanaburi 71220
Khao Lam National Park
 Khao
Laem national park covers 1497 square kilometers of fertile forest
surrounding Khao Laem reservoir in Sangklaburi
and Thong Pha Phum districts of western Kanchanaburi province. Steep
limestone mountains run on north-south axis. It is the water source
of Kwai Noi and other important rivers. The park consists of mixed
deciduous, hill evergreen and dry evergreen forest, which are the
wildlife habitats. Animals believed living in the park include bear,
tiger, guar, elephant, sambar deer, barking deer, wild pig and many
species of birds.
Tourist attractions
Some attractions are the Dai
Chong Thong Waterfall and the Kreng
Kravia Waterfall with its Kreng Kravia Cave.
Admission fee: free
Contact:
Khao Laem National Park
P.O. Box 15, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum
Kanchanaburi 71180
Tel: 034 - 519 001
Sri Nakarin National Park
The Sri Nakarin National Park is situated
in Amphoe Sai Yok, Amphoe
Si Sawat and Amphoe Thong Pha Phum district of Kanchanaburi
province. Beautiful natural features abound including waterfalls,
hot springs, caves and an island studded reservoir. The park was
designated in 1981, and has a total area of
1,532 km².
The limestone mountains are covered in evergreen and deciduous forests,
the origin of Kwae Yai river. Abundant wildlife includes leopard
cat, slow loris, civets, squirrels and bats. Birds found in the
park include parakeets, kingfishers, beeaters, orioles and barbets.
The north side of the reservoir is an important fishing area for
local people.
Tourist attractions
The breathtaking Huay
Mae Khamin Waterfall gives nature lovers everything what they
need. Close to the park there are also 2 hot springs located.
Admission fee: 400 Baht per person
Contact:
Khaoen Sri Nakarin National Park
P.O.Box 27, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum
Kanchanaburi 71180
Sai Yok National Park
 Sai
Yok National Park is situated within Amphoe Thong Pha Phum
and Amphoe Sai Yok districts. On the west
it is bordering with Myanmar (Burma).
It became a National Park in 1980, with a total area
of 500 km². The area is mountainous, mostly limestone
mountains which run on north-south axis. King
Rama V used to visit this place and take a bath in a stream.
Mountains and hills are covered by mixed deciduous and dry evergreen
forest with bamboo forest. There is a teak forest along the Kwae
river side. Wildlife seen in the park includes bull, red cow, tiger,
wild pig, samba deer, barking deer and birds. Khun Kitti Bat (probably
the world smallest bat) and Poo Rachinee (Queen Crab) are also found.
Tourist attractions
Without a doubt is the Sai
Yok Yai Waterfall the main attraction of Sai Yok National Park.
Some kilometres outside is the beautiful Sai
Yok Noi Waterfall which is very impressive in the rainy season.
Admission fee: 400 Baht per person
Contact:
Sai Yok National Park
Moo 7, Amphoe Sai Yok
Kanchanaburi 71150
Thong Pha Phum National Park
With an area of 1,120 km²
Thong Pha Phum National Park covers Amphoe
Si Sawat and Amphoe Thong Pha Phum districts in the western
Kanchanaburi province, bordering Myanmar (Burma). The forest is
connecting with Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary, Sai
Yok National Park, Khao Lam National Park
and the forests in Myanmar.
The land is fertile and complex. The forested hills are believed
to be accommodating many plants and wildlife including elephant,
mountain goat, tiger, bear, buffalo, barking deer, civet and birds.
Contact:
Thong Pha Phum National Park
P.O. Box 18, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum
Kanchanaburi 71180
Lam Klong Ngu National Park
The Lam Klong Ngu National
Park is fertile forest complex in the Tanaosri mountain range.
The area has a high diversity of forest habitat and wildlife due
to its close proximity to Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary
and Khao Lam National Park and Sri
Nakarin National Park. The large, towering limestone mountains
are the watershed for Sri Nakarin Dam
Lake, and cover an area of 600 square meters.
Most of the park is of mountainous. The mountains
are covered by mixed deciduous forest with Pterocarpus Macrocarpus,
Afzelia xylocarpus, Xylia kerrii and Diospyros mollis. Wildife includes
serow, elephant, barking deer, sambar deer, wild pig, Asiatic black
bear, clouded leopard, tiger, macaque and gibbon.
Contact:
Khao Laem National Park
P.O. Box 15, Thong Pha Phum
Kanchanaburi 71180
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