Khao Phanom Bencha National Park - Nationalpark Khao Phanom Bencha

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park

The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park is a national park in the province Krabi. The park is about 50 km², includes a rainforest and numerous animal species. A park with an impressive and shady flora.

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language

Thai and sometimes English.

getting there

The park is about 20 kilometers from Krabi Town. The national park is part of many half and day tours offered by various tour operators. On these excursions you can see one or two waterfalls on easy hikes. More demanding explorations are more likely to be possible with individual arrivals. You can take a taxi or rent a scooter.

  • 1 parking spot
  • 1 Park entrance

mobility

In the park people only move on foot.

Tourist Attractions

Huai Toh waterfall
  • The National Park.
  • 1 Namtok Huai Toh waterfall, over 70 m high with 3 steps, after each step there is a small pond in which you can swim. Approx. 15 minutes walk from the park entrance.
  • 2 Huai Sade waterfall, 300 m from the entrance, three cascades.
  • 3 Tham Khao Phung cave, just under 3 km from the park entrance.
  • more caves in the park
  • 4 Emerald pond
  • Huge trees with a circumference in 1 m height of approx. 15 m, z. B. a 5 tree at the entrance area

activities

  • Walk through the park, entry at the park entrance for adults 200 THB, children 100 THB, free for Thais.
  • 1 Elephant rides. According to information from the people there, the elephants are kept and cared for in a community that has existed for several generations. They also raise their own offspring of elephants. One family at a time takes care of an elephant. http://krabidir.com/huaythosafari/
  • Climb the Khao Phanom Bencha summit in a multi-day hike. The mountain is 1397 m high. Hiking is also possible with a guide.

Tips and hints

  • Preparing your tour can be very helpful, as the staff rarely speaks English.
  • Sturdy shoes if you are out and about away from the main paths.
  • Don't forget your swimwear for a swim in the waterfall ponds.
  • Take mosquito repellent with you in the rainy season.

security

  • Don't forget your drinks

kitchen

A restaurant with different and tasty dishes is located just behind the park entrance.

nightlife

There is no night life in the park.

accommodation

  • Campsite in the park area: tents can be rented

climate

Please refer Thailand.

literature

Web links

Krabi
Krabi Province - Places, islands and national parks
Places: Ao Nang • KrabiTravel destination of the month of September 2018 • Railay
Islands: Ko Jum • Ko LantaTravel destination of the month of November 2019 • Ko Ngai • Ko Phi Phi
National parks: Khao Phanom Bencha
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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
eastPang Sida
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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