Phu Phan National Park

Phu Phan national park encompasses a large jungle in the upper Northeast, straddling Kalasin as well as Sakon Nakhon. Tourist spots in Kalasin include Pha Nang Moen, an observation point 700 meters by foot from the park office, and Lan Sao E, a natural rock plateau on a cliff 2 kilometers away from the park office. Ancient Khmer ruins (at Phra That Phu Phek), waterfalls (such as Namtok Huai Yai), and a cave (Tham Seri Thai) are among many other beautiful sights. There is also, of course, the Phu Phan mountain range. Accommodations for tourist are available. For more information, contact Phu Phan National Park, Tambon Huai Yang, Amphoe Mueang, Sakon Nakhon 47000, or call 0 4270 3044, 0 4272 6616, 08 1263 5029. More information about accommodation can also obtained from the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bang Khen, Bangkok, or call 0 2562 0760, or visitwww.dnp.go.th. Admission fee is 200 bath for adults and 100 bath for children. To get there, take Highway No. 213 to Km. 10-11.S The park is a total of 25 kilometers from SakonNakhon city.