Doi Khuntan National Park
Doi Khuntan National Park covers 255 sq. km on the border of Lampang and Lamphun with a habitat of evergreen and mixed deciduous forests and lowland scrub.
There are 182 confirmed bird species and 10 mammal species as well as many butterfly species. The park offers a hike to the 1,373 m summit of Doi Khuntan, with the trail leading from the railway station - German engineers building the line to Chiang Mai early in the 20th century opened up the area's dense forests. Most hikers take a day to reach the summit, 8.3 km from the station, but a relaxed hike allows an overnight at park bungalows before continuing to the summit. There are 13 bungalows for, officially, six to 20 people each and a camp site, food should be brought along.
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Since its debut as a tourist attraction, fascinating Thai Culture and traditional dances are presented daily in the theater within the garden compound. Besides the traditional shows, visitors will have an opportunity to see other performances such as religious ceremonies, martial arts, and The Elephant Show – one of the most popular attractions here. The shows are presented 3 or 4 rounds daily featuring elephants with special skills in playing football, dancing, and even interacting with tourists!!! Come ride on elephants, sightsee the garden via mini bus or relax in our lake on a pedal boat. Savor the taste of Thailand and other “Western” style food and beverages at any of our two restaurants Plubplung and Wivat kitchen. A mini bus service is available to those who want to rush back to Pattaya. To make your visit at the Nong Nooch Garden a memorable one, overnight accommodation is also available. Enjoy the “ Paradise ” by day and gaze the “ Starry ” sky by night – it's an experience you'll never forget.
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In the water around was set to be a boat place that can make you more relax.
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Because the forest in this area is productive forest, and the source of many rivers, so that there is a good habitat for wild animals, every big and small size and more than 200 kinds of bird, found and spreading there, such as wild elephant, seladang, banteng, tiger, Asiatic black bear, hill myna and dove, and also rare fresh-water crocodile.
2. Butterfly cage; Journey by walk-in style with waterfall, beautiful flower (include the butterfly food), insect and more than 500 butterfly (20 species) in the nature life on 1,168 square metre.
Topography : Chaloem Rattanakosin national park is the smallest park in Kanchanaburi province. Its main features are fertile forests, steep limestone mountains, waterfalls and mysterious caves. The park was designated in February 1980 as Thailand's 17th national park covering an area of 59 square kilometers. The forested, limestone mountains of the park are the watershed of Mae Klong river. The highest peak in the park is Kam Paeng mountain which reaches 1260 meters.
Highlights and tourist attractions : Tharn Lod Noi Cave The subtle lighting in this 300 meters cave illuminates the many stalactites. A small stream inside cools the air in the cave. A 2km trail leads from this cave to its sister cave. On this trail there is a huge tree covered with bamboo stakes that villagers use to climb and collect honey from bee nests in the upper branches.An hour walk would take one to the other cave.
How to get there : From Kanchanaburi drive along the route no. 323 to the west to the intersection with route no. 3086. Turn right (to the north) on to route number 3086 and drive to Nong Pru district. Turn left (to the west) onto the road 3480 to Ban Tha Lamyat. There is a dirt road to the park headquarters. The distance from Kanchanaburi to the park is about 96 km.
