Khaolak/Laem Ru National Park
One of the many national parks in the province of Phang-Nga,
Khaolak/Laem Ru covers a total area of 125sqm along the
west shoreline. It includes parts of Thai Muang, Kapong,
Takua Pa, and Phang-Nga Town districts, about 33 kms south
of Takua Pa Town on Route 4.
The park offers a myriad of sightseeing opportunities for
nature lovers, harbouring lots of exotic plants and wildlife
amidst landscape that includes beaches, hills, mountains,
forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries.
One of the park's many points of interest is Kao Lak mountain,
situated beside the sea with a Chinese temple dedicated
to the wizard of the mountain. The temple lies close to
Thai Muang district.
Sri Phang -Nga National Park
Located in the districts of Kuraburi and Takua Pa, the
park is about 60 kms from Khaolak. Worth a drive, visitors
can see fine virgin forest, spend a day hiking, and even
stay over in the park camping grounds.
Several picturesque waterfalls lie at various walking distances
from the Park headquarters - depending on your level of
fitness and time factor.
Travel to the park from Takua Pa Town on the Highway 4
north toward Ranong about 26 kms. At km. 756 turn right
and go on another 5 kms to the Park.
Thai Muang National Park
Formerly the site for tin mining activities, the area covered
by the park comprises 45,000 rai, and is 25 kms from Khaolak
via highway 4 on the way down to Phuket.
Several points of interest lie within the park including
Lumpee Falls, Tohn Prai Falls, and Hat Thai Muang, or Turtle
Beach. |
