Discover Thailand’s Fascinating And Diverse Khao Yai National Park
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Khao Yai National Park is one of Thailand’s biggest and most-visited national parks. With most of the park located in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, it is just a three-hour drive from Bangkok. The park also covers parts of the provinces of Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, and Saraburi (also sometimes spelt as Salaburi). The main entrance is close to Nakhon Ratchasima’s town of Pak Chong.
The first national park to be established in the country, it take its name from the area’s main mountain – Khao Yai (Big Mountain). Popular with locals and international tourists alike, it is home to an abundance of wildlife as well as offering great views and plenty of opportunities …show more content…
Having your own motorised transportation is highly recommended; you can make the most of your time and often cover greater distances. Visiting on a scooter is, however, only recommended for experienced riders. The roads can be steep and winding, and many people drive faster than they should. Stick to the marked limits in different sections when exploring Khao Yai National Park; this is both for your own safety and to protect the creatures that live in the park.
Numerous tour operators run trips of varying durations to Khao Yai National Park. Some are just for a single day, whereas others include camping in the park, and activities such as guided hikes, outdoor cooking, and similar. You can book trips from many agencies in major cities and towns in Isan and Central Thailand. You’ll definitely have no problem finding an operator in places like Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, and Pak Chong. The prices vary and may or may not include the park admission fees.
You can visit the park at any time of the year. The waterfalls are at their stunning best during the rainy season (May to October), whereas the cool season (November to February) is often preferred by people who want to enjoy long