Khao Sok National Park Travel Guide
Amazing Rainforest Reserve
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Remarkable Khao Sok National Park is dotted with limestone peaks and rugged cliffs and cloaked in rainforest and is inhabited by rarely seen wildlife. Add to this tube rafting and elephant trekking and there’s much to recommend it.
Established as a National Park in 1980 Khao Sok today covers 646 sq km. It is best reached from Surat Thani, for many the gateway to Ko Samui, or, from Phuket to the south. The park comprises of rugged limestone mountains and cliffs cut by rivers and dotted with caves and waterfalls. Rare flora such as the famous Rafflesia can be found, and the park is home to seldom seen wildlife such as wild elephants, leopards, serow, banteng, gaur, dusky languors, tigers and Malayan sun bears; there are over 180 bird species.
Attractions in Khao Sok National Park
With such a wonderful topography a visit is rewarding if only to enjoy being in such an ancient rainforest. There are numerous trails throughout the park: a guide is essential but easily arranged.
Activities in Khao Sok National Park
Allow 2 days to enjoy the park and take one or two trails. A visit to the caves at Chiaw Lan Lake can be arranged but it is essential to take a reliable, knowledgeable and above all experienced local guide as the caves are liable to flooding without warning; there have been several fatalities as a result. Tube rafting is popular as is elephant trekking.
Relaxing
Listen to the sounds of the jungle from your accommodation on the egde of the park.
Getting Around
Once at the park HQ’s you’ll be exploring on foot.
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