Khlong Wang Chao National Park

The National Park Khlong Wang Chao ( Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติ คลอง วัง เจ้า ) is a national park in Thailand. It is located in the northwestern region of the country.

History

He was appointed on 29 August 1990 to 63 national park of Thailand.

Geography

The National Park covers an area of 747 km ², it lies in the districts ( Amphoe ) Khlong Lan, Kosamphi Nakhon, the province of Kamphaeng Phet as well as the county Wang Chao Tak Province.

The park consists among other things of the Thanon Thong Chai Mountain Range with the Khao Yen ( 1,898 meters) the highest elevation. Other mountains are the Khao Tao Dam, Khao Son and Khao Khanun.

Climate

Seasons

  • Summer: February to May
  • Rain: June to November
  • Winter: December to January

Flora and Fauna

The National Park Khlong Wang Chao hosts both mixed, deciduous forests as well Dipterocarpwälder. About 65 percent of the national park is covered at an altitude of 200 to 1000 meters with mixed forests. In the north- east of the park then you will find at an altitude between 200 and 800 meters, the dry Dipterocarpwälder. In the altitude between 900 and 1200 meters, is found preferably pine forests. The park is a habitat for many different species of plants and is home to a rich variety of animals.

Plant species

Species

The national park is home to a variety of large and small wild animals:

  • Muntjac
  • Hog badger
  • Hornbill
  • Kalifasan
  • Furrows Hornbill ( Rhyticeros undulatus ) ( Thai: นก เงือก กรามช้าง )
  • Network belly Woodpecker ( Picus vittatus ) ( Thai: นก หัวขวาน เขียว ป่า ไผ่ )
  • Cap Reads (Halcyon pileata ) ( Thai: นก กะ เต็ น หัว ดำ )

Attractions

In the Huai Nam Dang National Park, there are several waterfalls, hot springs and caves:

  • The Waterfall Khlong Wang Chao Waterfall is a single stage. The water falls about 60 meters in depth.
  • The Khlong - Samo Waterfall is a five-stage waterfall, where the water rushes down from about 40 meters.
  • The Tao Dam Waterfall is a three step waterfall that rushes down from about 270 meters
  • The Pong Nam Ron, Hot Spring Nam Ron - The temperature of the source is from about 50-70 ° C.
  • Pong Kaet
  • Tham Khao Phanang
  • Tham Na
  • Thep Phanom Tham
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