Thailand’S Top 3 National Parks
Apart from sun-kissed unspoiled beaches and ancient glittering temples, Thailand has a lot to offer in terms of flora and fauna. Travellers can experience everything from untamed animals, exotic birds, and dense forests to splendid waterfalls here. With 127 national parks, including 22 marine parks, the country beckons wildlife enthusiasts by the dozens. This nature's bounty has added to its diversity and is the reason why many travellers choose Thailand packages from India and abroad. Let us take you through some of these fascinating sanctuaries that will take your breath away with their magnetic surroundings and astounding inhabitants.
Khao Yai National Park - Located just 3 hours from Bangkok, the Khao Yai National Park is the one of the most popular site among locals and tourists. Enveloped by rainforests, lush evergreen forests, spectacular grasslands and fascinating peaks like Khao Rom, it is a haven for more than 300 exotic birds and various mammals. Amidst the largest population of thornbills, beautiful birds like barbets, scarlet minivets, pittas, broadbills and Asian fairy bluebirds are common here. Animals like the gaurs, bears, elephants, barking deers, gibbons and macaques are amongst the diverse mammals the Park houses. Tigers are rare to sight, however, an impressive population has been noted in the Than Lap and Pang Sida National Park. Situated at an altitude between 400 to 1000-m above the sea level, Khao Yai provides ample trekking options to adventure seekers. Its notable Haew Nerok Waterfall, the highest in Thailand, has also been featured in the hollywood movie Beach and is frequently visited by tourists. The Park is a prominent biking destination as well and group bikers are easy to sight here. With several restaurants within the Park and enough guesthouses and hotels right outside it, Khao Yai forms a great getaway for tourists.
Kaeng Krachan - Kaeng Krachan is the largest national park in Thailand with an area of 2914 sq. km. Deep rainforests with a rich flora and fauna blanket the north and south areas of the sanctuary and sprawl deep into Myanmar. More than 420 species of birds and 300 variety of birds have made the Park an outstanding location for bird and butterfly watchers. As a matter of fact, maximum birds migrate from March to April and is considered the best time to visit. Rare birds like the ratchet tailed treepie, white-fronted scops owl, great argus, giant panda, grey-headed fish eagle and the seven species of bewitching hornbills found here are a delight and unique experience for every traveller. There are around 57 mammal species breeding in the Park, which include leopards, stump-tailed macaques, porcupines, deer, elephants, gibbons, and wild dogs.
Kaeng Krachan is enveloped in dense morning mist from December to March, and it is this period when the hill tops above the mist clouds offer a breathtaking view. Its highest peak stands at 1500-m above the sea level. There are plenty of trekking options for tourists here and even the second highest peak of Khao Phanoen Thung can be reached by trekking overnight from the camp site.
Khao Sok National Park - Easy access of Khao Sok National Park from the prominent Thailand locations such as Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket and Khao Lok has made it excessively popular with foreign tourists. Besides the exotic wild animals like the Malayan tapir, Asian elephant and gibbons, one more reason for its popularity is the symbolic flower of Surat Thani Province or the huge Bua Phut (Rafflesia kerrii) flower. It is Thailand's 22nd national park which was established in 1980 by The Royal Forest Department and houses one of the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. The majestic limestone cliffs, deep valleys and fascinating lakes render it a picturesque touch. One can take advantage of the enchanting views provided by the raft houses which are spread all over the lake. Staying here is easy and affordable with many guest houses available in its vicinity. Travellers can participate in several organised tours right from caving, kayaking and tubing down the river to jungle trekking and truck safari. A variety of mammals and hundreds of birds sheltering here have made Khao Sok a place worth a visit for every wildlife lover.
Many other national parks such as Khao Sam Roi Yot and Thung Salaeng Luang National Park have captured the attention of travellers. It is because of this reason that travel companies today are coming up with customised Thailand packages to give every tourist an experience catering to their taste. So if you wish to explore this diverse wildlife of Thailand, book a deal and get set for a thrilling jungle safari.
Khao Yai National Park - Located just 3 hours from Bangkok, the Khao Yai National Park is the one of the most popular site among locals and tourists. Enveloped by rainforests, lush evergreen forests, spectacular grasslands and fascinating peaks like Khao Rom, it is a haven for more than 300 exotic birds and various mammals. Amidst the largest population of thornbills, beautiful birds like barbets, scarlet minivets, pittas, broadbills and Asian fairy bluebirds are common here. Animals like the gaurs, bears, elephants, barking deers, gibbons and macaques are amongst the diverse mammals the Park houses. Tigers are rare to sight, however, an impressive population has been noted in the Than Lap and Pang Sida National Park. Situated at an altitude between 400 to 1000-m above the sea level, Khao Yai provides ample trekking options to adventure seekers. Its notable Haew Nerok Waterfall, the highest in Thailand, has also been featured in the hollywood movie Beach and is frequently visited by tourists. The Park is a prominent biking destination as well and group bikers are easy to sight here. With several restaurants within the Park and enough guesthouses and hotels right outside it, Khao Yai forms a great getaway for tourists.
Kaeng Krachan - Kaeng Krachan is the largest national park in Thailand with an area of 2914 sq. km. Deep rainforests with a rich flora and fauna blanket the north and south areas of the sanctuary and sprawl deep into Myanmar. More than 420 species of birds and 300 variety of birds have made the Park an outstanding location for bird and butterfly watchers. As a matter of fact, maximum birds migrate from March to April and is considered the best time to visit. Rare birds like the ratchet tailed treepie, white-fronted scops owl, great argus, giant panda, grey-headed fish eagle and the seven species of bewitching hornbills found here are a delight and unique experience for every traveller. There are around 57 mammal species breeding in the Park, which include leopards, stump-tailed macaques, porcupines, deer, elephants, gibbons, and wild dogs.
Kaeng Krachan is enveloped in dense morning mist from December to March, and it is this period when the hill tops above the mist clouds offer a breathtaking view. Its highest peak stands at 1500-m above the sea level. There are plenty of trekking options for tourists here and even the second highest peak of Khao Phanoen Thung can be reached by trekking overnight from the camp site.
Khao Sok National Park - Easy access of Khao Sok National Park from the prominent Thailand locations such as Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket and Khao Lok has made it excessively popular with foreign tourists. Besides the exotic wild animals like the Malayan tapir, Asian elephant and gibbons, one more reason for its popularity is the symbolic flower of Surat Thani Province or the huge Bua Phut (Rafflesia kerrii) flower. It is Thailand's 22nd national park which was established in 1980 by The Royal Forest Department and houses one of the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. The majestic limestone cliffs, deep valleys and fascinating lakes render it a picturesque touch. One can take advantage of the enchanting views provided by the raft houses which are spread all over the lake. Staying here is easy and affordable with many guest houses available in its vicinity. Travellers can participate in several organised tours right from caving, kayaking and tubing down the river to jungle trekking and truck safari. A variety of mammals and hundreds of birds sheltering here have made Khao Sok a place worth a visit for every wildlife lover.
Many other national parks such as Khao Sam Roi Yot and Thung Salaeng Luang National Park have captured the attention of travellers. It is because of this reason that travel companies today are coming up with customised Thailand packages to give every tourist an experience catering to their taste. So if you wish to explore this diverse wildlife of Thailand, book a deal and get set for a thrilling jungle safari.
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