Khao Phanom Bencha National Park(2)

               Krabi Province,In addition to the beautiful islands. The beaches are magnificent. The waterfall is one of the most popular.
               Huai To Waterfall
               It is the most beautiful waterfalls in Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. And not far from the city of Krabi too.
             Huai To Waterfall away from Khao Phanom Benja National Park Office about 500 meters.The origin from Khao Phanom Benja,fall from a cliff,There are 11 floors.Some high about 70-80 meters.There are wide crystal clear pools ideal for swimming with 5 floors consists of Wang Samhab,Wang Chongloy,Wang Doiprong,Wang Thaewwada and Wang Tonpreaw.Visitors can view waterfall clearly from the 1st basin of a waterfall,will overlooking the traverses stream down the cliffs storied continuously well.
              Wang Thaewwada is the largest and Wang Tonpreaw is on the top.Walk uphill along a steep waterfall through the 5th floor,there is a viewpoint can be seen Phanom Bencha Mountain clearly.
              Stream of Huai To confluent at Klong Krabi Yai(Krabi Yai Canal),Muang District,Krabi.
             

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              In addition to Huai To Waterfall.In the national park is also with interesting small waterfall such as ;
             
        Huai Sakae Waterfall       
       Located about 1.2 kilometers from the National Park.It is stream falling from high cliff with three floors and near Huai To Waterfall.With crystal clear pools.This waterfall confluent at Klong Tone. And flows into Klong Krabi Yai.
           

               
            
       Bang Sran Waterfall       
       From Provincial Highway No. 4037 about 25 kilometers to Ranger Station Ph. 3 (Bang Sran).And then walk for about 1.5 kilometers.The waterfall is a large beautiful multi-storey.Water throughout the year. A large basin. Suitable for swimming,nature study,relaxation and nature photography.
           


              
         Huai Niang Waterfall          
           From Provincial Highway No. 4037 about 18 kilometers to Ranger Station Ph. 1 (Huai Niang).And walk about 1 kilometer.The waterfall is small but has multi-storey.Suitable for Nature study walks, bird watching and nature photography.


                                    
                  Klong Haeng Waterfall                   
                  Away from District Administrative Office approximately 10 kilometers.The waterfall originating from Khao Phanom Bencha. A height about 500 meters.







                
             Ton Han Waterfall            
              Away from District Administrative Office approximately 16 kilometers.The waterfall originating from Khao Phanom Bencha. Similarly,Klong Haeng Waterfall.But it has a height less than.




               Khao Pueng Cave                
                  Away from the National Parks Office About 3 kilometers.Inside have small caves hidden 5 caves.The first cave is The tomb Of birds cave.The remains Of birds found scattered plenty the floor of the cave.Walking to through the stream inside the cave at height of about 1 m.Traverses the various channels to be found Tham Nam(Water Cave) which is the height of water about waist.Avoid walking along the top.It was through Nang ​​Cave.With the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites.Near the exit of the cave will find stalactites shaped like a large lotus on a cave wall.This cave is called Bua Cave(Lotus Cave)  
          
          Nature Trail          
          Away from the National Parks Office about 200 meters, with two paths.Look like walk around.You can walk to Huai To Waterfall. Walking distance about 2 kilometers.The forest vegetation abundance. Suitable for Nature study walking and bird watching.



             Bo Namphut             
               A small natural pond.There are bubbles pop up above the water at all times.Assumed to be caused by water seepage from underground. This makes the water throughout the year. And a stream flowing into the other.
 

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park

                 Source of tourist attractions within Khao Phanom Bencha National Park are also abundant including;
              Khao Phanom Bencha              
              Beauty end of sky at Khao Phanom Bencha.
              Another view of the natural attractions in Krabi Province, is a jungle,mountain,stream and wild animals.The highest mountain in Krabi Province,Called Khao Phanom Bencha with a height of 1,397 meters above sea level.
             Forest of Khao Phanom Bencha covers an area in Aow Luek District,Muang District,​​Khao Phanom District of Krabi province.This mountain,the villagers referred to as "Khao Nom"(Breasts Mountain) because the shape of the mountains seen from afar like female lie on. The highest peak are 2 tits.Neck area referred to as "Khaw Nang Non"(Mrs.’neck sleep ).Next to a header Or called that part as "Naphak Nang Non"(Mrs.’forehead sleep).The villagers are believed to be a sacred mountain. Until a replacement is named "Khao Phanom Bencha".
              Walking up to the top of Khao Phanom Bencha. As the activities of the national park. Which tourists can take up to two routes are:-
              The first route Spent in 4 days 3 night trip to start from Huai To Waterfall.Which is located from the park's 300 meters.Tourists are required climbed over the 5 floor waterfall to the top and walk to the stream.Turn left at the big rubber and one night stay on Khao Look Chang.
               The morning continue and to spend the night at Khuan Namkhang, a night.Then continue to the foot of Khao Phanom.In the morning started up to the mountain and stay down on the top of the mountain one nigth.
               The second route Travel by car to Bang Sran operating bases.Distance of approximately 60 km.This route takes in overnight stays and traveling three days two nights.
               By walk from Bang Sran operating bases to the top of Khao Phanom Bencha for 1 day.And overnight stays on top of Khao Phanom Bencha one night.Then walked down from the top of the mountain and overnight stays at Khuan Namkhang one night.And next day, walking down from Khuan Namkhang  to National Park Office.
               Both of routes. Traveler will find the natural beauty of the plants,wildlife,waterfall,cave,shelter, stream,mist,vantage point overlooking the town of Krabi. And cool weather all year round. Travelers Interested parties should information prior to departure.
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             Khaw Nang Non           
Walking from Bang Sran waterfall about 4 miles,Overlooking of Khao Phanom District.The perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Because there is the small river,can touch the clouds and mist. Perfect for hiking distance,walked and nature study,sightseeing,camping and nature photography.           
          Point of view
           About 750 meters away from the National Park. Overlooking Khao Pueng and the District of Krabi. Ideal for sightseeing photography, nature walked and bird watching.
             Khao Look Chang          
             Walk about 4.5 kilometers from Khaw Nang Non.The area of foot of Khao Look Chang. A place for camping,relax natural and nature photography. Because there is to a low flat plain adjacent to the forest and Huai To River.

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Attractions Khao Phanom District,Krabi

          Interest the tourist attractions at Khao Phanom district, including;
           Khao Phanom Bencha National Park       
      Khao Phanom Bencha National Park covers an area of ​​Aow Luek District,Khao Phanom District and Muang District.Forest consists of complex high mountains. Covered with mist throughout the year.Because of its fertile forest, wildlife is abundant and the beautiful natural landscapes, such as streams, waterfalls, caves and other animals. With an area of ​​approximately 31,325 rai or 50.12 square kilometers.
        Topography    
          As lush green mountains complex.There is a steep cliff.Composed with Khao Phanom and Khao Phanom Bencha. The highest peak is 1,397 meters above sea level,providing watershed area for the surrounding areas of Krabi Province and then flows to Andaman sea.These mountains have a long way from north to south.
        Climate      
          Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in the tropical monsoon region. Influenced by the southwest monsoon. And the northeast monsoon. The weather is warm and moist throughout the year, Composed two seasons.Summer between January to April and Rainy season between May to December, maximum rainfall is in June to October.
         Flora and Fauna      
         As a Moist evergreen forest, fauna in the park consisting of Hopea odorata, Dipterocarpus alatus, lagerstronemia cupida, Malacca teak, Michelia champaca, Parkia speciosa, Baccarea sapida. Ground fauna found are palms, genus Calamus or Daemonothops, greenia wightiana and bamboos. There are a number of animals live in the park which generally can be found are serows, wild pigs, panthers, clouded leopards, black bears, mouse deers, langurs, gibbons, Stump-tailed monkeys, Asiatic wild dog, squirrel, iorises, white-rumped shama, hornbills, pheasants, red jungle fowls.
          How to get to Khao Phanom Benja National Park                     
          From three separate the Old Market Home,Krabi province.Along Sri Trang road distance of a kilometer, turn left along the Old Market - Baan Huaito distance of 20 kilometers to the National Park.

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            Next time I will take them to tourist attractions at Khao Phanom Benja National Park.

Than Bok Khorani National Park (3)

               Mu Koh Hong
               Mu Koh Hong is a group of islands including Koh Lao or Koh Saka, Koh Lao Riam, Koh Pakka and Koh Lao Lading. Koh Hong or Koh Lao Pileh is the biggest island in the south. Most of them are limestone islands with crystal clear water, fine beaches, coral reefs in both deep and shallow water, most suited for diving and fishing. There is a 400-metre hiking trail around Koh Hong. This area is also suitable for sea-canoeing. The park’s entrance fees for adults and children are 200 and 100 baht, respectively. In addition, the park charges 20 baht for camping on the island. Visitors must bring their own tents. Mu Koh Hong is accessible by long-tail boat from Aow Nang. The trip takes about an hour.
               To get there: Located 46 kilometres from the provincial town of Krabi, Mu Koh Hong is situated at Than Bokkhorani, Tambol Aow Luek Tai, a distance from the Talad Aow Luek (Aow Luek Market)Intersection. Proceed along the Aow Luek - Laem Sak route for 1 kilometre. Alternatively, take the local taxi or Song Thaeo ride (Krabi –  Aow Luek Neua – Tai) from and get off at the park’s  entrance.                
             Koh Hong(Koh Lao Pileh)         
The island has beautiful scenery. Surrounded by blue waters.There are coral reefs around the island.There are two cove beachas djacent.Collision with rocks in the middle. The generally is limestone white sand,crystal clear waters with coral reefs both shallow and deep waters ideal for scuba diving and fishing.         
          Koh Hong is quite a popular island for both Thai and foreign travelers. It is the location of Than Bok Khorani National Park Ranger Unit. There are two sandy beaches in the front and the back. The former is the main port, so it is not very suitable for a swim.The other side is a nice diving spot around 10-30 feet deep.The points of interest include;
             Aow Pileh is a nice bay with a curving beach looks like a bird flying.White sand,crystal clear water. There are small fishes swimming to see everywhere.Away from the beach down to in the sea.There are coralline and coral various kinds. The beach suitable for swimming.And come to lie down on the beach.As boating and kayaking. Diving in shallow water, beautiful and has been ranked as one of the 10 islands with beaches to see and cleanest in the world.
              Aow Hong(Lagoon) or Inner sea,In the north is a much curved bay surrounded by Limestone Mountains so that it looks like a hall. This is the reason why this island is called Koh Hong, or a hall island.There are only one entrance approximately 10 meters width.Inside is a sandy beach,shallow and very clear suitable for swimming.The mangrove forests where you can enjoy kayaking or walking during the low tide.For people who enjoy hiking. Koh Hong also has a hiking trail up to the point with a beautiful view.

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              Koh Phakbia
              Is a small island on the back of Koh Hong.The sea is crystal clear. Suitable for swimming.Peaceful and trees with large and small trees at the beach.Although the beach is not very wide. It has a white sand beach, not allergic to the other.Koh Pak Bia when low tide sand dunes will appear to stretch the length until the other island.Which is called as Koh Pak Bia. And within walking distance in a time fully low tide only.Because time of high tide. The water will separated into two islands.

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                 Koh Lao Lading(Koh Paradise)
             The island was hidden by natural,yet the beauty of sandy beaches and secluded privacy.The island is the shelter of a bird's nest concession. But it also opened the island for tourists visiting and relax.Inside the Island has sand beach,fish and coral. To swimming more enjoyable.
              Koh Lao Lading Is a small island. Travellers are always active, when it came to the Koh Hong. The characteristics of a cliff. The island's wild beauty. And a small beach on the island and the crystal clear waters ideal for swim.
              You can visit all year, but the Best season is mid-Nov - early May.
               June - Oct is monsoon season not suitable for tourism.            

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Attractions Aow Luek District,Krabi(4)

              Tham Phra(Phra Cave)                        Located in Moo 4 Tambon Aow Luek Tai. From Aow Luek District, about 2 km.Inside the cave with 3 big body of Buddha.Around the base have small buddhas which carved of wood and located around.From the hearsay was said building with Muang Nakhonsrithammaraj's relics. Because believers that took money will go to Lord Buddha's relics to know the relics has finished. So were to build three Buddha statues with the money to bury them. From the faith of the people said it could be possible. The route between Aow Luek – Pak Lao – Pak Phanom.Throughout Tapi River,the route crosses the ancient route of Malaya.
              Tham Phet(Daimond Cave)
              Located in Moo 2, Tambol Aow Luek Nua. Away from the intersection of Aow Luek Nua Market 3 km.In front of the cave with plaster buddha statue.
             Tham Phet is a large cave. Several hundred meters depth. The cave is quite smooth and comfortable walking.Inside the cave is very dark and also the formation of stalactites and stalagmites in a cave that is beautiful and very rich.A short walk from cave mouth. The ore is mixed with limestone in the cave wall, shining the light on. Is the origin of the name "Diamond Cave".Continued through to find an unusual number of stalactites and stalagmites. Most impressive is the "stone bubbles" are look like little bumpy stalagmite grew out like coral. Brittle and break easily.Visitors must be careful to watch.
             To visit Tham Phet,You can contact a guide from the park.This should bring a flashlight with you.
             Hot Sandy Beach
              located at Baan Tham Suea,Tambol Aow Luek Tai(South Aow Luek), which is a wonderful spectacle of nature.Hot Sandy Beach caused by Thermal phenomena of Marui’s Fault that located deep underground in this area.Send heat power up on the surface.
             Hot Sandy Beach or Hot Beach, as the villagers used to call. But we went down and  overrun,it looks like hot mud.Which Krabi Spa Club has brought hot mud to research and found  several minerals are beneficial to the body.
            In addition to experience the wonders of nature.Walking to foot massage on hot muddy or take a foot soak hot water channel (salinity) or shove your feet into the hot mud.It helps the body to relax. Because hot mud would help open the pores and helps blood flow better.Importantly, it helps skin tighten and firm.Thus the villagers take the hot mud to service, mask body,arms,legs Including the spa (massage) in natural environment on the hot sandy beach that can not be easy in Thailand.
            hot sandy beach will appear wide Delta at low tide only about five in the morning to late in hot sandy beach will appear wide delta at low tide only about five o’clock in the morning to late in waxing moon or waning moon of 3-5 moon or more every month 3-5 moon of every month.Immerse yourself in the wonders that only a fraction of one hour. About seven o'clock it was necessary to take the boat back together.Because Hot Sandy Beach will be flooded and can not experience.Which has only 6 days per month because it is time to low tide in the morning.

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            Klong Chaikhao(Chaikhao Canal)            Similar to Aow Maya on Phi Phi Island. Long-tail boat ride through the cave to the other one. It only takes 5 minutes.

                     Koh Dang(Dang Island)                     With beautiful white sandy beach very long up to 25 meters and through’s cave(tham lod) wide 70 meters high 20 meters as well.

Attractions Aow Luek District,Krabi(3)

              Apart from Tham Phi Hua To,Tham Lod,Tham Chao Le and Tham Klang.Also there are small caves like many more,such as.            
           Tham Sra Yuan Thong(Sra Yuan Thong Cave)                   Located in the area of Baan Nai Yuankaek,Moo 1 Tambol Aow Luek Nua.Around Tham Sra Yuan Thong is surrounded by the land of the people.Such as rubber plantations and palm oil plantations.
            Tham Sra Yuan Thong caused by limestone mountains.In front of the  cave is a large natural pool. The water inside the cave and outside the caves are connected.The cave has not large,depth about 30 m.Inside the cave has a stream flowing out from under the cave. Can swim.There are beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Some of the monolithic shaped. You will observe that there is water all the time. Show that the stalagmite is formed in it.
             
        Tham Song Phi Nong(Song Phi Nong Cave)         Away from Tham Phi Hua To to the west. Inside the cave are human bones, pottery. Ear ornaments. And bronze bracelets.
             Tham Bunmak(Bunmak Cave)         
located from Tham Phi Hua To only 100 meters. This cave was discovered by Mr.Bunmak,the villagers.Inside is a large dark cave. It is filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. And shelter in front of the pottery fragments excavated prehistoric large number. Pattern was a thick rope and rough than that found in other sources.
              Tham Toh Luang(Toh Luang Cave)            
            In the area of Baan Nop,Klong Hin District.There is look like cave to live up to three stacked layers.Each class has a stalagmite shaped some like snakes,some like Buddha.Understood that this cave is the presence of Toh Luang Mogul.Has called Tham Toh Luang.
               Cave is open-ventilated place. There are traces of living. And the activities of man since ancient times.Evidence has been found include stone tools type excavated tools.Human and animal bone fragments. Pieces of pottery. The painting, which is not to prehistoric times.
              Tham Suea Noi(Suea Noi Cave)           located at Baan Tham Suea Nai Tambol Krabi Noi.Away from Krabi Town along Sri Trang Rd.Reason for the name "Tham Suea Noi(Tiger Cave)" because ever with a big tiger lived in, and in the cave still appearance of natural stone is a tiger paw.Conditions generally with look into forests surrounded by large hundreds of years old trees.Because of the mountains, surrounded on all sides, so There are lots of little caves.This area also is home to The Bureau of Enlightenment.It is also an important two times archeological site was prehistoric times and the beginning historical. The excavated stone tools and pottery fragments.
              Tham Thep Nimit(Thep Nimit Cave)
            The site of Thep Nimit Bureau.The shelter is filled with a pile of shells. Because there are tunnels under the sea inside the cave. Upstairs is a large, dark cave.The next one is about 50 meters,there is Tham Arhat(Arhat Cave) full of stalagmites and stalactites like glass chandeliers, beautiful and strange than any other cave.