If you’re craving a break from the everyday hustle, Khao Yai National Park is the perfect escape. Just a few hours from Bangkok, it’s a breath of fresh air, literally.
Wandering through wide-open forests, hearing the calls of wild animals, and discovering peaceful waterfalls hidden among the trees. Known as Thailand’s oldest and most visited National Park, it covers around 2168 square Kilometers, it also incorporates one of the largest monsoon forests in mainland Asia.
The Khao Yai National Park Thailand is often visited by travelers from Bangkok and beyond! There are per-day fees for visitors and vehicles as it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. Make sure you add this gem to your Thailand package itinerary while having the bookings done!
Khao Yai National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the oldest and most visited national parks in Thailand and was established in 1962. It covers more than 2,100 square kilometers. The park has a lush green landscape, rough mountains with thick forests, marvelous waterfalls, and exotic species of birds and animals.
Being the third largest park in the country, Khao Yai National Park is spread across four territories, including Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, Prachinburi, and Nakhon Ratchasima. The park includes Khao Rom, its highest peak over 1,300 meters above sea level.
Other than this, the park is mainly popular for its exotic flora and fauna, serene waterfalls, and beautiful monsoon forest. Visitors can see amazing animals like leopards, tigers, gibbons, bears, elephants, and over 300 bird species—people from all over the world love exploring the park’s beautiful hiking path.
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