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The best time to visit the national park is from November- February. With the onset of winter and gorgeous weather- hot in the day, and chilly during the night, and balanced tourists around. In Khao Laem national park, it rains from June to October which doesn’t make it a suitable time to visit. Whereas during summers i.e. from the month of February to May it's scorching hot there, but still attracts tourists and generally is the peak season.Read More

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Khao Laem National Park Tourism

Khao Laem National Park is located in the northwest Kanchanaburi province, along Highway 323, near Bangkok in Thailand. Spread over 1500 kilometers, it is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and was made to honor the 60th anniversary of King Bhumipol Adulyadej on December 5, 1987. The epitome of floral and faunal diversity, Khao Laem National Park is surrounded by deep fertile forests and sunken temples, and has a lot to offer. Khao Laem is also famous for its serene houseboat experiences.

Inside the National Park, tourists can trek through the hiking routes to explore the forest and other attractions and enjoy walking through the natural trails. Various other activities are offered on a pay-to-enjoy basis inside Khao Laem, like, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, etc. While exploring the national park, one can also go bird-watching and try to spot species endemic to the region and even go caving. Animals like tigers, elephants, gaurs, sambar deer, barking deer, and wild boars can be spotted here.

Khao Laem National Park is home to the huge reservoir- Khao Laem Lake, which covers the area from Sangkhlaburi district to the northern regions of the park. Khao Laem has beautiful camping spots and floating houseboats on the reservoir for an enchanting stay experience. It also has Thailand’s longest wooden teak bridge- Uttamanusorn, or ‘Mon bridge’ measuring 850 meters long.

1. Khao Laem Lake

Khao Laem lake is a man-made reservoir surrounded by the deep forests of Khao Laem National Park. It is the highlight of the national park and attracts tourists the most. One can hire a long tail boat (Read More) from Sangkhlaburi to discover this enchanting beauty.

2. Koreng Kra Wia Waterfall and Kra Teng Jeng Waterfall

Kra Teng Jeng Waterfall is medium sized waterfall with 23 levels, with the distance between the first to the last level being just 2 km. This path is lined with banana forest, bamboo forest, eve (Read More)rgreen forest and mixed deciduous forest. It is recommended to hire a guide to hike to the waterfall as the path is not visible many times. It is located 4km from headquarters. Koreng Kra Wia Waterfall is a 5m high waterfall, that flows year round.

3. Mon Bridge

The wooden bridge or the Mon bridge is the world's second largest handmade wooden bridge. It connects to two parts of the city: the town centre and the Mon village. This 400m long bridge offers an inc (Read More)redible sunrise and sunset view. Vehicles are not allowed over the bridge, but people can walk.

The national park also has some sunken deep explorable sites, which includes the remains of the mon village that was flooded till the top end after the construction of Vijiralongkorn Dam.

5. Pom Pee Viewpoint

Pom Pee point is located 2 km away from the headquarters. It is a beautiful viewpoint from where one can cherish the tranquil scenery of the Khao Laem reservoir and enjo (Read More)y the gorgeous sunset. Camping site is available here.

Must Know Before You Travel to Khao Laem National Park

Entry Fees: The entrance fee to the park is 30THB per car, plus 200 THB for foreigners (40THB if you have a pink ID). Thai citizens have free entrance.
Guide: Forest rangers can be hired from the visitor center located across the road from Kroeng Krawia Waterfall. It is open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Accommodation: It is available at the main headquarters, Kroeng Kra Wia Waterfall, and Pom Pee ranger stations. These are basic bungalows with fans and hot water.
Camping: It is allowed at headquarters and Pom Pee ranger stations. Tent and camping gears are available for rent at the national park

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Itinerary

On the first day, one can take a direct taxi from Suvarnabhumi airport to Khao Laem national park that will take approximately 5 hours to reach. Head to Pom Pee point and rest there, making your tent on the campground as you watch the sun set over the park. On the next day dive into the forests of the national park to explore the diverse range of flora and fauna. After that head to see the mesmerising waterfalls. On the third day, visit mon bridge and indulge into activities like kayaking, canoeing, rafting in the Khao Laem lake and end up taking some souvenirs from the Mon market. On the last day enjoy sight-seeing by visiting the Bodhgaya pagoda, the sunken temple, and other mystic shrines and then end the day by leaving for Suvarnabhumi again.

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How to Reach Khao Laem National Park

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Located in the northern region of the Kanchanaburi province, the Khao Laem National Park is situated 300-odd km away from the capital city of Bangkok. It is recommended that tourists hire a car and drive north to the national park, the scenic beauty of the landscape is sure to be worth the 4-hour drive.

Local transport in Khao Laem National Park

People in Khao Laem National Park lead a simple life and the transport systems available reflect this. The fishermen travel through boats to get to their nets. Tourists discover this mystic park on foot. They hike around the forests and trek through the natural trails. There are several packages offered by various tours companies that take you houseboat safaris around the lake.

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What is the best time to visit Khao laem national park?

The best time to visit the national park is from November- February. With the onset of winter and gorgeous weather- hot in the day, and chilly during the night, and balanced tourists around. In Khao Laem national park, it rains from June to October which doesn’t make it a suitable time to visit. Whereas during summers i.e. from the month of February to May it's scorching hot there, but still attracts tourists and generally is the peak season.
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What are the places near Khao laem national park?

The top places near to Khao laem national park are Bangkok which is 248 km from Khao laem national park, Pattaya which is located 338 km from Khao laem national park, Hua hin which is located 310 km from Khao laem national park, Sangkhlaburi which is located 21 km from Khao laem national park, Koh samui which is located 632 km from Khao laem national park

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