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Nam Nao National Park

Nam Nao National Park

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Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.30 - 17.00 
 
Nam Nao National Park It is another famous tourist attraction of Phetchabun. It is popular among travelers who like to experience cold weather. and trekking to study nature Declared as a national park on May 4, 1972, it covers the forest area connecting two provinces, which are Mueang Phetchabun District, Lom Sak District, Phetchabun Province and Khon San District. Chaiyaphum with a total area of ​​603,750 rai.
 
Most of the area is complicated by high mountains. The coldest weather in December - January. The temperature is about 2-5 degrees Celsius. It is an important watershed source of many rivers such as the Pa Sak River, Phong River, Loei River. There are abundant wildlife including birds of various kinds along the nature study trails on high mountains through beautiful cliffside viewpoints. such as Pha Klang Lon, Pha Lom, and Pha Kong. There are also many beautiful caves and waterfalls.
 
Interesting places in the park
Tad Phranba Waterfall The entrance is near Nam Nao District Office at km 20 along Highway No. 2211, Ban Huai Sanam Sai - Lom Kao District. And turn right into another 5 kilometers, cars can be accessed. a large waterfall There is water flowing all year round, water flowing down from the cliff about 20 meters high, the water gushing into the bottom. divided into two floors The reason why the name Tad Phranba came from the hunter who first encountered this waterfall.
 
Tham Pha Hong Viewpoint The entrance is at kilometer 39, Highway No. 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. It is about 10 kilometers from the office of the park. There is a fork in 500 meters to the parking lot. The stairs leading up to the viewpoint have 259 steps. On the top of the mountain are jagged rocks. See the scenery far and wide. Suitable for watching the sunset in the evening. From the parking lot, there is a walking path through the bamboo forest about 300 meters to the mouth of Tham Pha Hong. At the mouth of the cave there is a Buddha image to worship.
 
Phu Kho Viewpoint Located at the 46th kilometer on Highway 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. It is the most beautiful viewpoint. Especially in winter can watch the sunrise. and can see Phu Kradueng and Phu Pha Chit in front In addition, the park Has made a nature study hiking trail around the Phu Kho viewpoint. The distance is about 5 kilometers, it takes 2 hours to walk up the hill.
 
Suan Son Ban Pak (Dongpak) The entrance is at the 49th kilometer on Highway 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. The walking distance is about 5 kilometers. It looks like two pine forests that depend on only one large group in nature. The trees on the ground floor consisted of a large number of meadows and peg grasses. In addition, at the Suan Son Ban Pak area of ​​the park Has made a nature study route of two pine forests. starting from the entrance to the park Visitors can drive into the car. The distance is about 5 kilometers. To reach the parking lot, you have to walk for another 500 meters.
 
Suan Phu Kum Khao Son The entrance is at Km 53, Highway No. 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. There is a junction from the 53rd kilometer to Suan Phu Kum Khao for a distance of 14 kilometers. It looks like a pine forest. big tall trunk It depends heavily on nature. Area about 10 square kilometers When standing on Phu Kum Khao hill, the pine tops are at eye level in a row on all four sides, while in the south, the Chulabhorn Reservoir will be visible.
 
Sam Phak Khao Waterfall It is a small waterfall, about 3 meters high, located at the top of Huai Sanam Sai. There is a pedestrian walkway going straight at Km 64, Lom Sak-Chum Phae Road.
 
Tham Yai Nam Nao also known as Phu Nam Rin The entrance is at kilometer 60, Highway No. 2216 (Ban Huai Sanam Sai Line - Lom Kao District). There is a junction to the National Park Protection Unit for about 3 kilometers, which is the point where tourists contact the staff to take a tour inside the cave. Tham Yai Nam Nao is a cave within a limestone mountain, approximately 955 meters above sea level. There is a wonderful beauty by nature. There are stalagmites and stalactites in various shapes and the most unusual is There is water flowing or water pouring from the mouth of the cave.
 
The cave is also inhabited by many bats. There is a natural chimney where sunlight can penetrate into the cave periodically, making the air flow cool. The area that the general tourists like to walk around is 400 meters long and takes about 1 hour to walk around. There is electricity for lighting and there are walkways along the various booths. At the end of the walkway there is a beautiful stone curtain. Next to this point is a deep cave with a path about 4 kilometers long, still inconvenient to visit.
 
Haew Sai Waterfall The entrance is at kilometer 67 on Highway 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. Walking distance of 1 kilometer is the highest waterfall formed by Huai Sanam Sai which is the natural boundary line between Lom Kao District. Phetchabun Province and Khon San District Chaiyaphum Province has a height of 20 meters. There is a basin in the creek under the waterfall. can swim Under the waterfall, there is a rock outcrop that can shelter from the rain. The atmosphere along the creek is nice for a walk. because there are trees covered all the time.
 
Namtok Sai Thong, about 500 meters from Haew Sai Waterfall, is the widest waterfall about 30 meters and 4 meters high.
 
Nam Phut is not far from Sai Thong Waterfall. will find a beautiful natural wonder is that there is water flowing along the rock looking like a hot spring
 
The color changing forest is located at kilometers 63-70 on Highway No. 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. In December-January of every year, the forest in this area is changing colors, which is a beautiful natural phenomenon.
 
Phu Pha Chit (Phu Dan I Pong), the entrance is at kilometer 69, National Highway No. 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. The walking distance is about 10 kilometers. The path is quite difficult. It takes about 6-7 hours to walk. It is a beautiful forest. The distinctive feature is a mountain with a plain on the peak similar to Phu Kradueng but smaller.
 
In addition, the park has organized a nature study route. For tourists who like trekking, including the first route, a distance of 5 kilometers, starting from a junction near the office.
 
On the way to the national park, you will see many different species of birds, especially in the rainy season, many elephant tracks will be found. second route Start from the walkway opposite the park office. traverse through the deciduous forest Pond Din Pong, which has elephants, deer and other animals. This route ends at the Sambon National Park Protection Unit, a distance of 8 kilometers, and if walking back to the accommodation, you have to walk for another 5 kilometers.
 
If tourists who wish to walk in nature can use the flat walking paths at the park. It has been organized starting from the Sambon National Park Protection Unit through the center of the park. The end of the road is featured in the midst of pine gardens.
 
When standing on Phu Kum Khao hill, the pine tops in the pine garden area are at eye level. During the walk, you may find wild animals such as elephants, deer, barking deer. The distance of the Sambon Protection Unit to Suan Son is about 12 kilometers. The third route. The starting point is about 800 meters from the National Park Office. It is the entrance to the pine forest. or the native language is called Pa Paek.
 
On this route, tourists will see pine trees lined up periodically. And may find wild elephants, wild deer, barking deer, as well as tiger footprints. In addition, Nam Nao National Park also has 3 long-distance trekking routes, including the route conquering the top of Phu Pha Chit. The distance to and back is about 15 kilometers. The distance to - back is about 15 kilometers and the path to travel in the forest of Pha Lom - Pha Klong. The distance is about 7 kilometers.
 
National park entrance fee Thai tourists, adult price 20 baht, child price 10 baht, foreigner adult price 400 baht, child price 200 baht.
 
Accommodation The national park has 6 lodges for tourists that can accommodate 4-30 people, priced at 800-3,200 baht. Tents are available for rent, can accommodate 2-3 people, priced at 50-250 baht. If tourists bring their own tents, there is an area fee. Camping a tent, price 30 baht/person/night
 
For more information, contact Nam Nao National Park, Tel. 0 5672 9002, or the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Bang Khen District, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2562 0760 www.dnp.go.th.
 
To get there, take Highway No. 12, Lom Sak - Chum Phae route. It is at the 50th kilometer mark, traveling from Phetchabun. Take Highway No. 21, Phetchabun - Lom Sak route. Arrive at Lom Sak Intersection for approximately 39 kilometers, turn right along Highway No. 12 to the 50th kilometer marker, turn left for approximately 1.5 kilometers to the park office.
 
If traveling by bus can take the Chum Phae - Lom Sak bus from Chum Phae District or Lom Sak district, where buses leave every hour The car will pass in front of the entrance to the park office. The fare from Lom Sak district to the entrance to the park is about 40 baht during the high season between October and January. There will be a local bus service from the park office. To various attractions in the park, the charter price is about 1,800 baht per day. 

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