Khao Khitchakut National Park

The National Park Khao Khitchakut ( Thai อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขา คิ ช ฌ กูฏ ) is a national park in the district ( Amphoe ) Khao Khitchakut Chantaburi province in the eastern part of central Thailand.

Geography

The National Park Khao Khitchakut begins near the village of Makham about 15 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Chanthaburi. He was declared on May 4, 1977 National Park.

The mountainous park covers approximately 59 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest national parks in Thailand. The highest mountain is 1,085 meters high. The park is an important watershed for the province of Chanthaburi. The forest lies in the area of five counties, but only a small part of it is designated as a National Park.

Since the park is located near the Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, you will find many species of animals, such as elephants and numerous bird species. The climate is comparatively cool all year round. For tourists, the months of November to January are the most suitable.

Attractions

  • Krathing Waterfall ( น้ำตก กระทิง ) - The cases are located near the park headquarters and can be reached in several ways. The water pours down over thirteen steps.
  • Chang -Se Waterfall ( น้ำตก คลอง ช้าง เซ ) - This waterfall is 12.5 kilometers away from the park headquarters. It is a high waterfall that leads water all year round. Nearby there is a camp site, offered by the guided tours on a nature trail.
  • Khao Khitchakut (also: Yot Phrabat - mountain of the Holy Footprint, ยอด เขา พระบาท ) - The mountain is about 16.5 kilometers from the park headquarters. The road to the summit is then again 6.5 km. From February to March every year thousands of pilgrims walk to the summit, as there should be to find the footprints of the Buddha. At the summit, there are some interesting rock formations, for example in the form of a pagoda, an elephant or a giant turtle. From here one has a good view of the Gulf of Thailand. On the mountain there is a cave, Tham Rüsi ( Hermit Cave, ถ้ำ ฤษี ) called, which can be reached on a signposted route after a walk of about two hours. Near the cave is the source of Bo Ya (medicine ) source: the bottom of the source shows a yellow color and it is said that it can cure various diseases.
  • Forest paths - There are numerous hiking trails in the forest. For more information, you have to inquire with the National Park Service, as most paths may only be visited with a guide.
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