Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park - Chaloem-Rattanakosin-Nationalpark

The Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park(Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติ เฉลิม รัตนโกสินทร์) is in the Thai province Kanchanaburi. At 59 square kilometers, it is the smallest of the national parks in Kanchanaburi Province.

background

history

The Chaloem Rattanakosin was opened in February 1980 as the 17th national park.

landscape

The area of ​​the national park is characterized by steep sandstone mountain slopes covered by evergreen rainforest. There are not only numerous waterfalls and mysterious caves here, but also the natural watershed of the Mae Klong River.

The highest point in the park is the Khao Kam Phaeng (Thai: ยอด เขา กำแพง) with 1,260 meters, here is the headwaters of the Mae Klong.

fauna and Flora

The largest area of ​​the national park is covered by evergreen forest, part is also mixed forest and bamboo.

The fauna includes, for example, the leopard, banteng, gaur and some species of monkeys. 60 species of birds have also been sighted.

climate

The average temperatures are 17 to 18 ° C in the cool season (November to March) and 37 ° C in the warm season (April to June). An average of 1,146 mm of rain falls per year.

getting there

Fees / permits

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Caves:

  • Tham Tan Lot Yai (ถ้ำ ธาร ลอด ใหญ่) - an old burial ground where skeletons, weapons and other objects were found
  • Tham Tan Lot Noi (ถ้ำ ธาร ลอด น้อย) - the sister cave of Tan Lot Yai with very nice stalactites

Water falls:

  • Nam Tok Trai Trueng (น้ำตก ไตรตรึงษ์) - very nice waterfall that has water all year round
  • Nam Tok Than Ngoen - Than Thong (น้ำตก ธาร เงิน - ธาร ทอง) - two-sided waterfall with several steps

activities

to buy

kitchen

accommodation

Hotels and hostels

camping

security

trips

literature

  • Vasa Sutthipibul (et al., Ed.): National parks in Thailand. National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bangkok 2006, ISBN 974-286087-4

Web links

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National parks:

North:Doi Inthanon • Doi Khun Tan • Doi Luang • Doi Pha Hom Pok • Doi Phu Kha • Doi Phu Nang • Kaeng Chet Khwae • Khao Yai • Khlong Lan • Khlong Wang Chao • Khun Nan • Lan Sang • Mae Charim • Mae Yom • Mae Wong • Nam Nao • Nam Tok Chat Trakan • Pha Daeng • Phu Sang • Phu Soi Dao • Ramkhamhaeng • Salawin • Si Satchanalai • Thung Salaeng Luang • Wiang Kosai
Northeast:Huai Huat • Kaeng Tana • Khao Phra Wihan • Khao Yai • Mukdahan • Pa Hin Ngam • Pha Taem • Phu Chong Na Yoi • Phu Hin Rong Kla • Phu Kradueng • Phu Pha Lek • Phu Pha Man • Phu Phan • Phu Rua • Phu Sa Dok Bua • Phu Suan Sai • Phu Wiang • Ta Phraya • Thap Lan • Yot Dom
Center:Chaloem Phrakiat Thai Prachan • Chaloem rattanakosin • Erawan • Kaeng Krachan • Kui Buri • Phu Toei • Sai Yok
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South:Budo-Su-ngai Padi • Has Khanom-Mu Ko Thale Tai • Kaeng Krung • Khao Luang • Khao Phanom Bencha • Khao Sok • Khlong Phanom • Si Phang-nga • Tai Rom Yen • Thale Ban • Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan

Marine National Parks:Has Nai Yang • Has Nopharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi • Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet • Khao Sam Roi Yot • Laem-Son • Mu Ko Ang Thong • Mu Ko Chang • Mu Ko Lanta • Mu Ko Phetra • Mu Ko Similan • Mu Ko Surin • Tarutao
Forest parks:Phae Mueang Phi • Phu Chi Fa • Phu Langka • Phu Phra Bat Buabok • Pranburi • Sa Nang Manora
Wetlands:Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area • Don Hoi Lot • Krabi River Estuary • Kraburi River Estuary
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