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Phu Kradueng National Park

National park of Thailand

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Overview

Phu Kradueng National Park is in Isaan, the northeastern region of Thailand.

Where to eat, drink and stay

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Lodging

Phu Kradueng National Park900-3,600 baht
The park has a number of bungalows and "terrace houses" for overnight stays. They can be reserved up to 60 days in advance. Accommodations vary in size and can accommodate from 4-12 persons. Prices range from 900-3,600 baht per night. Booking can be arranged through in this website or telephone booking at +66 2562 0760. Reservation can be made 60 days in advance. Payment at Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, needs to be done within two days after the reservation is being made. Foreign clients who perform online accommodation booking from outside Thailand must transfer the accommodation fee (except bank service charge) to Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand, account number 039-6-02816-0.
Price
900-3,600 baht
Address
Moo 1, Ban Si Than, Si Than Sub-district, Amphoe Phu Kradueng
Phone
+66 256 20760
Website
dnp.go.th

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
From Bangkok, get on the train at Hualamphong Railway Station and get off at Khon Kaen Railway Station.
By bus
From Bangkok, take the Bangkok-Loei bus at the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and get off at Pha Nok Khao and then take a songthaew to the park.

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Getting around

While you are on the top of the plateau there will be no car for you to travel around the plateau. You need to walk all the way long while you are on Phu kradueng (Total distance around 30 km).

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UnderstandPhu Kradueng National Park in Loei Province is one of the best-known national parks of Thailand. Its high elevation is 1,316 m (4,318 ft) at Khok Moei.

Get inFrom Bangkok drive north on Rte 1, Rte 2, and Rte 201 via Saraburi and Chaiyaphum towards Loei. Nearing the park, turn left on Hwy 2019 which leads to the park. The road distance is 495 km.

Fees and permitsAdmission is 400 baht for foreign adults, 200 baht for foreign children. For Thai adults, it's 40 baht and for children 20 baht. The Department of National Parks has been raising prices for foreigners.

Get aroundWhile you are on the top of the plateau there will be no car for you to travel around the plateau. You need to walk all the way long while you are on Phu kradueng (Total distance around 30 km).

Do5 km in length, climbing the southeastern flank of the mountain. It starts from the main park office at an elevation of about 300 m. There are many places to rest on the way up. These rest plateaus are called Sam.

BuyMany of the stalls along the hiking trail and at the campsite sell souvenirs and gifts.

EatThere are many stalls that sell snacks and drinks throughout the trail going up to the summit, and there are also many restaurants at the campsite area.

DrinkThere are no bars in the national park as alcohol is banned in Thai national parks.

SleepThe park has camping facilities available. The park website has no information on this, but it is possible to rent tents, sleeping bags, etc., for a nominal fee.

Stay safeBeware of leeches when the air is humid, while they don't cause any serious injuries, the sight of blood, as a result of anticoagulants can be unsettling.

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