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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
Located 20 kilometers from Krabi along Talat Kao-Ban
Huai To Road, the Park covers a total area of 50 square
kilometers including some parts of Amphur Ao Luk,
Amphur Khao Phanom, and Amphur Mueang. Khao Phanom
Bencha National Park has pristine, lush forest on
its highest peaks. Admission is 200 baht per person.
A tent can be rented at the rate of 50 baht per person
per day. For additional information contact Phanom
Bencha National Park headquarters at P.O. Box 26 Amphur
Mueang, Krabi 81000 or telephone: +66-76-629013.
With streams, waterfalls, and wild life enhancing
its magnificent scenery, the park's major attractions
are follows:
Namtok Huai To
Located approximately 500 meters from the Park's office,
this waterfall flows over rocks into 11 huge pools,
each with their own name, such as Wang Thewada, Wang
Sok, and Wang Chan. Another 3-tiered waterfall originating
from a high-altitude cliff called Namtok Huai Sa-de
is located some 1.2 kilometers from the Parks office.
Apart from visiting waterfalls, adventurous visitors
can trek to the peak of the Phanom Bencha Mountain,
which is 1,397 meters high. This challenging and memorable
activity takes at least 3 days and passes streams,
waterfalls, caves and view points on high cliffs.
Namtok Khlong Haeng
This 500-meter high waterfall, which springs from
Khao Thep Bencha, Krabi’s tallest mountain, is
10 kilometers from Amphur Khao Phanom. Accommodations
are provided within the park but advance reservations
are required. For more information please contact
the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, Tambon Thap
Prik, Amphur Mueang, Krabi 81000.
Tham Khao Phueng
This group of 5 caves, which is approximately 3 kilometers
from the park's office, has sparkling white walls
and countless stalagmites and stalactites of various
shapes resembling mushrooms, pagodas and curtains.
Provided by Tourism Authority
of Thailand
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