Phu Kradung National Park

Located in Loei province, the north eastern of Thailand

Phu Kradung national park is one of Thailand's most romantic spots. The 1360 meters height and shape like bell that make it's call Phu Kradung, Phu is the way Thai call the high and Kradung in Thai it's mean bell.

Phu Kradung national park is largely covered with seasonal tropical rain forest and ever green forests. The 60 square km. plateau is a savanna of oak, pines, beech, etc. including very beautiful waterfall.

There are some mammals including elephant and barking deer, and many bird species in the Phu Kradung national park.

The region receives heaviest rain in October and there is almost no rain during December to February. Phu Kradung national park is closed from June to August because of intense pressure on the environment by the visitors. Most popular months are October to January when Phu Kradung national park can be crowded on weekends.

Tents and porters can be arranged at the Phu Kradung national park offices located at the foot of the mountain and at the top.

It is a 9 km distance from the base of the mountain to Phu Kradung national park head quarters at the top. The final 4 km is a walk on the plateau to reach to Phu Kradung national park head quarters and the camping ground.

Villagers have set up food and drink stalls along the climb. The trek takes 3-6 hrs .On the plateau visitors have 50 km of marked trails to cliffs, waterfalls and meadows. Expedition into the deep forest where large animals exist should be accompanied by a guide provided by Phu Kradung national park office.

*For carry boy who will take care your luggage from foot of mountain to top, he will charge you 10 baht per 1 kl.