Attractions Aow Luek District,Krabi(2)

              Tham Klang(Klang Cave)         Located in the area of Baan Nai Yuankaek,Moo 1 Tambol North Aow Luek and Moo 6 Tambol Aow Luek Noi,Aow Luek District.Away from the road about 3.5 kilometers. Inside the cave has beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The second of Asia behind Malaysia.
              Tham Klang which is bizarre and it does not look like othervcave.There are land cave and water cave.
              Water cave is away from land cave about 20 meters.Cave is a dark hole with water,quite deep.Canoe can pass through it.
              Land cave has 13 rooms and consecutively.Depth of approximately 1,200 meters,features vary.Tham Klang has stalagmite and stalactite that are still alive. Wonders and beauty beyond words really.Reason saying that stalactites and stalagmites are still alive because there is drop of water all the time.And Inside the cave was dark, no electrical installation in any way to preserve its natural condition as much as possible.
               The most notable feature of Tham Klang is stalagmite forms a shape similar to fringed coral in the deep sea.Some stalactites look like a drinking straw which have both white and black.And stalagmites that look like beautiful exotic than general caves.There are also quartz stones look like tube.And quartz stones like coral.And stalactites curtains like a golden curtain hanging from the ceiling of heaven.
              We emphasize thatTham Klang is limited to no more than 50 visitors each day and each viewing will be limited to 3-4 people.Reasons such a strict because of do not want humans to interfere in natural caves. And do not want to destroy the nature from humans.Inside the cave was dark without electricity.So lighting is only flashlight.And significant not allowed to photography using the flash in its sole discretion.Access to inside the cave with only the navigation officer. Not allowed to enter alone.It is recommended that you wear sneakers.Do not wear sandals. Because Inside the cave very slippery.

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Than Bok Khorani National Park (2)

              Tham Chao Le (Chao Le Cave)            
             Located to the west of Laem Sak, Tham Chao Le is a cave that sits within the bay, where mountains and picturesque islands surround it. The prehistoric paintings of men, animals, and geometric symbols, as well as, stalactite and stalagmite formations are found. It is assumed that the paintings may have been painted after those of Tham Phi Hua To.Paintings appeared at the mouth of the cave northeast of only 3 small groups.The Picture was 2 people sit knees together, two groups of images. And the animal (horse?) Group. Red painted silhouettes. All images in turn side a height of about 25 to 30 cm. Canoeing near the cave is possible. Tham Chao Le is accessible by a boat service or rental boat from Laem Sak. The trip takes 10 to 15 minutes.             

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                   Koh Karos(Koh Kalone)             
                     Koh Karos is the name of military map.But Koh Kalone is named of the spoken language of south villagers.Koh Karos is an island that was hardly the island.Because is very adjacent to the land.There is a small canal only between the mainland and the islands.It is situated to the east of the end of Laem Sak.Located at Moo 5, Kuan O Village,Aow Luek District,Krabi Province.Koh Karos looks like a group of limestone mountain.
                     Koh Karos has been developed as a new tourist attraction for tourists who like real Ecotourism.Because Koh Karos has pure and beautiful places are not very widely known.This area attractions include rivers,canal, mangrove and beautiful bay.And the unique importance of Koh Karos is prehistoric paintings found on cave walls and cliffs.
                    Travel,Ride long tail boat out of Ban Kuan O Pier.Travel along the route.Visitors will enjoy the surrounding scenery is impressive.Along the way, can see the dense mangrove forests that indicate the abundance of aquatic animals that live in the river. Mangrove forests has very important to the ecosystem.In addition to the habitat of the animal species.The surrounding area. Suitable for sailing and canoeing nature,cliffs interspersed with a variety of plants. Mangrove forests help to filter coastal pollution as well. Including the wall, which reduces the intensity of the waves and storms.
                    After a trip traverses to the cave and get into the lagoon of Koh Karos’s tourist attractions.Visitors will see the ancient paintings was the red paintings, like people and animals that lived in the prehistoric period. By the age of 3000-5000 year.And also contain images was written in geometry that is a small solid red circle with a line, which is to be noted that the drawing is an elevation of water about 5-6 meters which is very high.So doubt that how the people in that time to write these images in high positions?
                    Tourists love the eco-tourism.Recommend that come to Koh Karos. In addition to recreation under the embrace of nature, but also to promote the profession to the people who brought us a guided tour as well.

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Than Bok Khorani National Park

                Other attractions at Than Bok Khorani National Park include:

             Than Bok Khorani             

              Located near the park’s office. Than Bokkhorani is a stream formerly known as Than Asok, where Asoka or Asok trees in Thai were grown.Than Bok Khorani is a  stream trickled out of the cave called “Through Water Cave”(Tham Nam Lod). Flow hierarchical layers. A basin-wide clean water to swim called “Bok Khorani Pool”(Sa Bok Khorani). There are various kinds of fish swim out at any time.Surroundings shady and rich with variety of forest. Beautiful flowers blossom season.
              To the north of Than Bok Khorani sees a replica of the Lord Buddha’s footprint carved from wood. It is situated near the shrine of Chaopho Toh Yuan – Toh Chong.

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             Tham Phi Hua To or Tham Hua Kalok(Skull cave or ghost big head Cave)         Located in Aow Luek District in Phi Hua To Mountain. Which is a limestone mountain. The cave in a mountain basin, surrounded by mangrove forests.Take a long-tail boat from Bo Tho Pier about 10 minutes get cross to Tham Lod Tai a little.
              From the cave entrance,look into will see 2 intersection way.The left side leading to a vast chamber pierced by a shaft of light.The right side leading to a hall believed by archaeologists to have been once a shelter for prehistoric people.In the cave was found a human skull, which is larger than normal, so called "Tham Phi Hua To".
              In the cave is divided into 2 large booths.There are the prehistoric paintings of men and animals.Written in red, black, yellow, brown or dark brown. The paintings can be found along the 23 groups of 238 images Which paintings of prehistoric life over 2,000 to 3,000 years.The caves are open,ventilated place,light shining Into through can view paintings clear.In the cave also has large scallop shell is deposited into a stone.

              

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             Tham Lod(Lod Cave)              
               Located 6 kilometres from Than Bok Khorani National Park. To get there, proceed from Amphoe Aow Luek via Aow Luek - Laem Sak route for 2 kilometres. Turn right for Bo Tho Pier. Take a 15-minute long-tail boat ride along Khlong Tha Prang, which passes through the mangrove forests.Near Tham Phi Hua To about 300 meters.
               As mountain has the canal pass through. There is hole look like tunnel. The center is a large for sail pass through them. Approximately 150 meters, with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites lined tunnel.
               Tham Lod Tai(South Lod Cave) is a tunnel under a limestone. Stream flowing through a narrow tunnel. With beautiful stalagmites and stalactite.
               Tham Lod Nua(North Lod Cave) is a big caves. There is the winding tunnels and longer than Tham Lod Tai. Ship can be laen through even in the low tide period only.

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Attractions Aow Luek District,Krabi

              Aow Luek District is located in the northwest of Krabi Province.There are many interesting attractions.Waiting all tourists who come to enjoy.                       
              Attractions Aow Luek District
         Than Bok Khorani National Park  is an ecotourism destination. It covers a wide variety of attractions such as nature trails, waterfalls, mangrove forests,Tham Lot,Tham Phi Hua To (a cave with prehistoric paintings) and Mu Koh Hong (limestone islands with crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and coral reefs). The islands are suitable for snorkelling and sea kayaking, and open only for day trippers. Visitors can get more information at the Visitor Center of Than Bok Khorani National Park at telephone number 0 7568 1071, 0 7568 2058 or www.dnp.go.th             
              General information
              Than Bok Khorani National Park is a rainforest located in the valley between the mountains. Streams flow through the area disappear into the limestone rocks beneath the mountains, on his way to the sea. The source of the stream is Nam Phut Cave and Aow Mai Dam Mountain (Black Tree Bay Mountain). This was formerly the territory of wild elephants, until people moved and settled in the area. They cleared the forest and took possession of the land for agriculture, until only the current. The park was established on September 30th, 1998.
                 Geography  
                The national park covers an area of 104 sq.km.Geography of Than Bok Khorani National Park is the mountain range, alternatively laying along north-south as a complicated and has varieties wave slope depth. There is some plain area, most of them are on the shoulder of the mountain and valley. The limestone mountains in this area are covered with mixed tropical forest, and in addition, also consistis of mangrove forests, waterfalls, river, sea and sand. Morevever, there is a limestone island and many small islands, about 23 islands.
                 The landscape is dominated by a series of impressive mountains; precipitous, tall, limestone towers, protruding out of the landscape in a typical Karsts topography. Sink holes in the rock lead the way to underground streams, and numerous mountain cave. Than Bok Khorani National Park is the source and watershed for the water of Aow Luek District, flowing from five important streams; Klong  Marui,Klong Klang,Klong Nam Tok,Klong Aow Luek and Klong Ka Rot(Garose).
                 Flora and Fauna
                 The main plant communities are rainforest, mangrove forest, and freshwater swamp forest.
                   Rain Forest is found on the steep mountain ranges, Hopea spp., Lagerstroemia spp., Dipterocarpus alatus, Intsia palembanica and Terminalia wallichiana being the dominant trees, and the undergrowth is characterised by Salacca sp., rattan and bamboo.
                 Mangrove Forest is mostly found around Tham Rot Tai Mountain, Nam Bay and Ka Rot Island. The main species are Rhizophora, Kylocarpus, Bruguiera, Sonneratia and Avicennia.
                 Swamp Forest covers the footslopes of Chong Lom Mountain. Because the forest no longer covers a wide, continuous area, the variety of wildlife is reduced.
              Wildlife                 
            Mammals, include Wild boar, Fishing Cats, Mouse Deer, Gibbon, Langurs, Large Indian Civet, Malayan Porqupine, Pangolin, Otters, Squirrels, Javan Mongoose and Flying Lemurs.
            Birds, include Brahminy Kite, Common Koel, White breasted waterhen, Hill Myna, Woodpeckers and Grey Wagtail. The rivers are habitat for a wealth of freshwater species, including True Eel and Long Tom.
            Reptiles, such as chameleon, bengal monitor, king cobra, cobra, reticulated python, malayan pit viper, bronzeback, etc.
            Fish, whilst the sea supports coral reefs, with both hard and soft corals, Parrotfish, Starfish, and Anemones. Interesting Points

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Leisure & Activities at Koh Lanta (4)

          Fishing Koh Lanta

          Andaman Sea were well known in the completely nature. Lots of marine life scattered throughout the area. For

these reasons, the Andaman Sea is a great place for fishing, a popular site known as Koh Ha, Koh Ma,Koh Ngai, the depths around Koh Rok, such sites are submerged rocks which big action are under the surface.These site will provided you the big game of trolling and fishing most encountered in which,barracudas, mackerel, tuna, swordfish, catfish, and the star of Andaman fishing game,The hunter "Merlin" will challenge you with performance that reflects( trolling), and violence in general found up to 2.4 meters length.
             The second and the third, the Barracuda, and Swordfish are up to1.2 meters (trolling) to reflect the good. For those armatures tuna and catfish etc. are suitable to inexperience fishing.
              Most of the tours, fishing run as long tail boat own by local people who have been through all Ko Lanta marine areas and fishing equipment. "A good guide would be a good game," a half-day tour, full day tour and charter.

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            Elephant Trekking  Koh Lanta

            Trekking to the lush rainforest. This is another attraction activities, which is recommended.

Ko Lanta are not only interesting activities such as snorkeling, diving. The rainforest is the attraction of all the resources of Ko Lanta, which completely unspoiled, many of the creatures and plant species,

                   All areas are conservative in the response of "National Park Department" famous cave known as Mai Keaw cave and Tiger cave, the series of intricate caves lead to the discovery deep earth, the spectacular stalagmites and stalactites, large pounds of clear fresh water, as well as Klong Jark waterfall south of Ko Lanta a small waterfall that attracted people who visit.

                   Explore the rainforest. Elephant rides are available as day trips, horse riding, cave exploring, for those who need comfort can also choose both the elephant including exploring the cave in one trip.

                   An alternative way to get close to the rainforest without expending a great effort, elephant riding is also very funny.

                  This is an exciting activity for the whole family can enjoy together, even very young children. There are different types of tours to choose from exciting trips for one hour at the actual scanning of the deep jungle.

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             Thai Cooking School on Ko Lanta

              If you like the idea of ​​experiencing something a little more difficult than lying on the beach all day, why not try your hand at a professional Thai cooking course. Take home a memory that will last much longer than the photographs - a basic understanding and true mastery of the art of Thai cooking techniques.

                     Meet other food enthusiasts and share the fun of Thai cooking, lunch and dinner, listen to good music in a relaxed and clean environment while seeing, hearing and feeling the harmony of the sea - enjoy your time - which is of vacation!

                     Koh Lanta is fortunate to be situated within fascinating white sandy Klong Dao Beach, a cooking school unique concept called “Time for lime”. With its, great outdoors, kitchen, dining atmosphere and colorful restaurant,beach bar and bungalows. Time for Lime blends " raw and modern "elements of Scandinavian design with natural materials, local Thais. The Norwegian owner and creator, Junie Kovacs is a designer and always conept food enthusiast, who first came to Thailand about 18 years ago and fell in love with the fresh flavors and imaginative dishes of Thai cuisine.

                    The workshops are built around hands-on preparation - learning by doing and testing. We emphasize the information, offering suggestions for substitute ingredients, where to buy, how to preserve so you can cook at home and get the right taste. Yes, vegetarians are welcome (please inform the reservation.)

                    Junie From concept relies so heavily on the use of the five senses in the enjoyment of food, it's no surprise to learn that every meal here is a visual feast, with students actively encouraged to experiment with creative presentation.Let your imagination is "Food is art!"

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                      Thai massage and spa              
                      Ease fatigue with Thai herbs. And a massage at a traditional Thai massage. Koh Lanta has the perfect Thai Massage and Spa to serve you.
    

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Leisure & Activities at Koh Lanta (3)

               If scuba diving is not for you,Koh Lanta offers a variety of day trips to visit beautiful and remote islands with spectacular shallow coral reefs , as a snorkeler.
               Trips are suitable for all ages and will include lunch and a great time to enjoy the stunning beaches.
               Snorkeling  Koh Lanta
               One of the best is Koh Rok, 30 km south of Koh Lanta, the twin islands with beautiful beaches, tropical forests covered with green.Offshor is a square kilometer of coral reefs with colorful marine life. Water is a clear transparency over 30 meters range.For those who can not swim can still enjoy and see underwater life on the boat.
                One day tour on the island is named. "Four Island Trip" This will take you to Koh Cheuk and Koh Waen, snorkeling among the colorful soft coral, with hundreds of nemo.Travel is that you visit Koh Ngai or Koh Kradan, which is one of the beaches. beautiful coral reefs offshore.The highlight is at Koh Mook, a small island with secluded beaches in the heart called"Emerald Cave".You will have to swim through the dark. The soft, wide, and between the end you understand what the emerald cave is. Out the side of the beach, a small cave at the center of the chimney of limestone cliff in the heart of the island.
       

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             Kayaking and Canoeing on Koh Lanta                                In the local area known as Koh Talabeng, and along the 30 kilometre east coast of Koh Lanta are rich mangrove forests and small islands with 100 metre-plus high limestone cliffs. There are also big and small caves, all of which make for excellent kayaking and canoeing territory.
                    The Kayaking is an eco-tourism. That popular long ago. Because the tourism activities. Which persecuted can be considered a minimal nature. But can learn the ways of nature as much as possible.Because slow rhythm of the paddle. And the target is not the end of the trip, but the story both sides Which the tourist will learn and observe the life around you.Koh Lanta offers tours, kayaking is a great variety of locations. Homestay accommodation to choose.
                     You will see another hushed side of your life. Two spots which are the most popular for kayaking activity, well known such as “ Talabeng Island ” and “Tung Yee Peng Village”.
                     Koh Talabeng
                    This is a small limestone islands. Located east of Koh Lanta surrounding and rich in dense mangrove forests to either side. One of the most abundant of the south. And are excited about the monkeys who would greet the visitor,regularly.
                    Inside Koh Talabeng has small caves called “green beans cave” (green wall) to anchor your kayak. And to explore the cave. However, due to the humid air inside the cave is high. It is dangerous to climb and explore. The cave contains beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Pure and fresh water pools. And still is a very natural purity. Because few people to be able to climb up to the beauty of this.
                    in front of the island has a small sandy beach. That pop up when neap tide can stay,dining and sunbathing. Relaxing on the beach.
          

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                    Koh Bu Bu
                The tiny Island located to the East of Koh Lanta, few minute from “KohTalabeng”. It’s such a privacy place, tranquility white sandy beach. Suite for swimming with white clear water.Easy going feeling with the scenic of Koh Lanta lies behind as background.Take the rest, sunbathe, even a nap after kayaking. Would be the outstanding feeling you can absorb.
            

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                     Tung Yee Peng Village(Village of life and simplicity)
                 The village is integrity of mangrove forest in Koh Lanta. Located at the east end of Koh Lanta. In addition to the kayak in order to views the mangroves the best. Visitors will learn about lifestyles of people in the village of Tung Yee Peng. Of living, a life plan. And occupations of people in the village.
                      Tung Yee Peng Village has homestay which serve tourists as well. For travelers who prefer the lifestyle of the villagers. And to study the culture and traditions interesting of People in the Tung Yee Peng Village.

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         Scuba Diving Koh Lanta

          Dive under the sea of Koh Lanta. Prove the beauty of the Great Andaman.with activities, scuba diving. Which is an activity that is very popular now. Ideal for travelers who prefer to travel the sea. An exciting and challenging. The Andaman Sea is the famous dive sites around the world.
          One of the best part is southern of Andaman sea which the greatest site “Hin Daeng & Hin Muang” - world top ten rated by international dive magazine located. Any divers who need to spend a quality time of diving in Thailand should base themselves in Koh Lanta. Where easy to access to many popular dive site as Koh Ha - underwater carvern dive and all others as Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck, Anemone Reef, Hin Bida and Koh Bida.
          Which of these places have been mentioned in the past. Will not be discussed again.

    

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                   Koh Lanta ideal for both experienced divers and who have never experienced scuba diving before. They can learn to dive from here.
                   The information below is the basic information that traveler who wants to learn scuba diving. Or want to try scuba diving in Koh Lanta have information to be considered. Before you decide to check yourself ready try to dive more or less.
                            Basic information of being a diver
                Things to consider for the new diver that may have the following questions.
            - How must be strong. And have to swim or not.              
               The human body was not created to live under water. It would be great. If people want to learn diving. Should be ready about healthy and a good practice of diving will make new divers can dive with a fun and safety. And will be an advantage if you can swim. Do not good at swimming but can floating on water. And do not panic because of these things will affect the safety of the divers and their buddies.
             - How old  to start learning to dive. 
                People who learning scuba, according to international standard should be not less than 8 years.
                 For children aged 8-12 years with a diving course,called “Bubble Maker” which learning diving in the pool with a depth of 2 meters.
                 For children ages 12-15 years can learn diving that depths of 10-18 m, and will recieve diver card “Junior Open Water” Which can dive anywhere in the world.
              -  Underlying disease will learning to dive or not.
                    People who want to learning diving.Must not a following disease is heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes or asthma should consult a doctor or a medical certificate. Because some diseases if you have a medical certificate can learn. 
               - If you was seasick easily. How to solve the problem.
                   A good way should prepare to eat antidote before the trip. And adequate rest. No alcohol or smoking before to diving.
                - Should do is short-sighted.
                   If there are myopia about 100 to 200 is no problem because when we dive image beneath water is 25% larger than normal, but if the eye is shorter than the contact lens can be used in conjunction with a mask. Or can be used interchangeable mask.
                           Come to Koh Lanta Where will learn diving.
               Koh Lanta there are the dive shop in accordance with international standards in many stores it was a submarine of the Thai people. Some of the foreign companies that do business scuba diving in Koh Lanta. To select the dive shop for diving lessons, first you must check the quality of each diving. That has been certified by international organizations or with the good service and safety. The next should give priority in the language. That the company you want to learn diving. Use language in diving. That you want to or not. Because each company. The dive instructors are from various nationalities. For tourists in the country. Learning to dive is a thorough and detailed understanding.
                   For travelers who have experienced diver.Thus do not miss to try diving in the beautiful dive sites of Koh Lanta and could choose to relax on Koh Lanta in a long time.