Kaeng Krachan Dam

This Thailand’s most extensive national park occupies a largely unexplored area of 2,915 square kilometers (720,312 acres). Kaeng Krachan was declared a national park on 12 June 1981. The park is located 53.5 kilometers from the city and is 3 kilometers beyond KhueanKaeng Krachan (Kaeng Krachan Dam) where there are a plenty of water activities such as cruising along the reservoir or fishing. With the large area of forests, camping and trekking are also popular activities here. The highest peak called Panerntung is the spot of the most picturesque scene which is the sea of fog during rainy and winter season. Kaeng Krachan is also famous for its natural diversity and beautiful waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy seeing rare type of birds and millions of butterflies during summer.Opening hours: 6am-6pmAdmission: 200 baht for adults, 100 baht for childrenAccommodations: The national park provides bungalows and tents for rent.Getting there: From Bangkok, take Highway No.4 until reaching Amphur Tha Yang then turn right to Highway No. 3499 until reaching the national park. It’s about 115 kilometers.From Phetchaburi town, drive 20 kilometers towards Amphur Tha Yang then turn left and drive about 38 kilometers to the park.Contact: 0-3246-7326, 0-86166-2991, 0-3245-9293 Fax. 0-3245-9291, E-mail: k.krachan_np@hotmail.com Website: http://bit.ly/4urPSUhttp://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-attractions-Detail/Kaeng-Krachan-National-Park–980