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
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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