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National park in Surat Thani, Thailand
Photo: Marcin Kaliński marcinkalinski, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Khao Sok National Park (pronounced "cow soak") is a jungle reserve in Southern Thailand. It is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Thailand.
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To see the Rafflesia flower you have to go when it is in bloom around late-Jan or early-Feb. This will take you most of the day if you start early (about 09:00), but you could be back in time to go to the temple with all the monkeys. If you find a tour group, just follow them until they get to a flower. The Englishman at the restaurant next to the park said, "you don't need a guide, but if you go by yourself it's not guaranteed that you will see the flower." Don't forget to buy a ticket before you go.
นำ้ตก บางหัวแรด, Bang Hua Raed Waterfall
Popular for rafting activities, this waterfall with small rapids is 3km from the visitor center.
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วังยาว
น้ำตก ธารสวรรค์
This waterfall rushes down over a sheer cliff, like a rainbow curve, into Khlong Sok. It is about 9 km from the Park's headquarters, or around 3 km from Tang Nam.
Features separated parts of the mountain as a result of erosion by water, which has become two cliffs facing each other with Khlong Sok flowing through them. It is about 6 km from the Park's headquarters, or around 3.2 km from Namtok Wing Hin, and accessible on foot.
น้ำตก โตนกลอย
Namtok Ton Kloi originates from Khlong Sok. It is a one-tiered waterfall with a stony ground for visitors to take a rest beside it. It is about 9 km from the Park's headquarters.
น้ำตก สิบเอ็ดชั้น
Waterfall flowing along the cliff in layers that looks like the stairs of 11 steps. At the bottom, there is a pool for swimming. It is accessible on foot.
Best known cave dive in Khao Sok Marine Park. The cave is approached by passing a small island in towards the north-western extremity of the lake, entering a small lagoon area where the cave is located.
ถ้ำปะการังุ, Coral Cave
A 10,000 year-old cave with a cavernous interior. Located on Ha Hoi Rai, north of Klong Long. It's a 45-minute hike and a short bamboo raft ride to reach the cave.
Diamond Cave, Glitter Cave, ถ้ำประกายเพชร, Tum Prakay Phet
Small, 100m long cave with stalactites. Easily accessible. Located on Klong Ka.
Through Water Cave, ถ้ำน้ำทะลุ
A 500 m long cave with water streaming through it. It's a 4 km hike to reach the cave. Located on Klong Pey. The cave is very dangerous on rainy days. 2 guides and 6 tourists lost their lives in this cave back in 2007 when it was rapidly flooded during a rainy day. Guides won't take you through the cave if there is any chance for rain during that day.
วัดศก ถ้ำพันธุรัตน์, Phanthurat Cave Temple, วัดถ้ำพันธุรัตน์, Khao Sok Monkey Temple
Small limestone cave temple. Friendly monkeys live alongside the temple and on the hill. Note: The monkeys get easily scared by loud noises, so you might not be able to see them the day after a large thunder storm or a fireworks display.
ถ้ำ ลูกน้ำ, Mosquito Larvae Cave, Water Child Cave
A 400m long and 30m wide cave with stalactites and water running through it.
An eco-tourism elephant sanctuary program and family run cooking class. The 2-hour program is run twice daily.
สนามกอล์ฟเขื่อนรัชชประภา, Ratchaprapa Dam Golf Course
Par 72, 18-hole course.
Jungle camping can only be done December through April. All camping trips require an English-speaking guide and a park ranger. Please contact your hotel or the resort.
Diving in Cheow Lan Lake
Explore underwater caves, forests, and villages in Khao Sok National Park. Several companies offer diving excursions, including: Thailand Dive & Sail, Ban's Technical Diving, Blue Label Diving
Outstanding view of the mountain and the garden.
The name says it all. Plays mostly Bob Marley and serves up some great cocktails.
Rastafarian-style interior. Reggae music, cocktails, and other beverages and chill with atmosphere. Pool table and nightly fire shows.
Pool.
Run by Mr Tee and Mrs Ae, it was the first tree house accommodation in Khao Sok. The property is huge and contains a restaurant, fruit garden, orchid garden, etc. It is framed by limestone cliffs and a river.
Chill jungle resort with wifi, A/C & included breakfast.
Lies along two streams in which you can swim and enjoy nature. Several types of rooms: riverside bungalows, mountain side bungalows, tree houses, and family rooms. Bungalows have some great views of the jungle-covered mountains alive with colour and sounds. A certified tour operator and resort registered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Friendly place, owned by an American-Thai couple. Riverside Cottages is in green surroundings along the river, overlooking Khao Sok National Park. The resort is a couple of kilometers east of Khao Sok town and park Headquarters. Free pick-up from Khao Sok bus stop on arrival (just call) and several free daily shuttles to/from town. The renovated wooden cottages have a private deck, comfortable mattresses, mosquito nets, a fan, and hot water showers. The restaurant overlooking the river offers delicious Thai cuisine. Free Wi-Fi in common areas. The owners know the area very well and offer several high-quality tours, including trips to Cheow Lan Lake and jungle hikes with experienced guides.
Beautiful garden setting with 200 different flowering plants, excellent restaurant and good cocktails. Free WiFi; swimming pool and tours desk.
Khao Sok Resort
Small, with only 5 bungalows, all of which are surrounded by flowers and exotic plants, all of which have large verandas and huge windows overlooking the rugged mountain tops of the national park. Top-of-the-line mountain bikes are provided for free, there is a swimming pool, free Internet, and the breakfasts are different every day! It is difficult to leave.
This quiet, nice set of bungalows is owned by a sweet Thai family. Great food and friendly staff.
Clean and comfortable concrete bungalows and tree houses and offers a spectacular view of the mountains. Early morning one can see the mist creeping down the surrounding hillsides. There is a restaurant, bar, tour counter, and free Wi-Fi. Amazingly friendly service and family-run.
Air conditioned luxury tents on a small mountainside. Offers panoramic views of Khao Sok National Park.
แพคลองคะ
แพไกรสร
200 baht pp.
แพคลองหยา์
แพนางไพร
โตนเตย
200 baht pp.
Sai Chol, แพสายชล
แพสมายเล่ย์
แพไพรวัลย์
Often booked for yoga retreats, which have to be booked through the individual instructors at www.jungleyoga.com
แพเชี่ยวหลานทัวร์
แพภูตะวัน
Chill hotel on the lake. info@phutawanrafthouse.com.
แพคีรีวาริน
แพเพลินไพร
แพภูผาวารี
The Greenery, แพพันวารีย์
แพ500ไร่
Rainforest Camp, เอเลเฟนท์ ฮิลส์
By train
The closest major train station is the Surat Thani Railway Station in Phunphin district.
By bus
Minibus service: departure every hour from 07:30 till 17:30 (but the last one can be cancelled).
Walking is the primary mode of transportation, as the road to the park is 2 km and the farthest one can walk into the park is about 20 km.
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