Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park, Krabi is located in Surat Thani province. This national park is covered with evergreen rainforest, limestone mountains, deep valleys, lakes, caves and wild animals. Khao Sok National Park is positioned between important destinations in southern Thailand like Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak and Koh Samui. It is about 90 minute drive from Phuket Island.

Khao Sok National Park which is a popular Krabi Wildlife Sanctuary provides shelters to wide variety of animals. It is home to tropical birds, reptiles, insects, animals and plant life. Rafflesia, the world's largest flower which grows to nearly one meter in diameter can be noticed in this park at certain times of year.

You can avail jungle safari in this park. Jungle safari is available from Phuket, Khao Lak or Krabi almost every day. In this park you can get take part in activities like elephant trekking in the jungle and canoeing down the Sok River.

You can canoe down the Sok River and watch birds and other small creepy animals. You can also enjoy elephant trekking in this park.

Flora and Fauna in Khao Sok National Park, Krabi:

Khao Sok National Park which is one of the popular Thailand National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand is a home to mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians and arthropods. The mammals found in this park include Bamboo Rat, Barking Deer, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, Mouse deer, Malaysian sunber, Tiger and Gibbon. Khao Sok National Park, Krabi is also home to tree frog, wood pecker, horn bill, python and king cobra. Flora like bamboo tree, pitcher plant, banana tree, fig, liana vines and coconut palm are also found over here.

What to bring
  • Please wear non-slip shoes.
  • Don't forget your camera/film
  • Bring a small backpack or bag with a change of clothes in case you get wet!
  • Also, depending on the weather, a raincoat and/or sun protection.
  • Bring insect repellent

Getting to Khao Sok National Park, Krabi

Khao Sok National Park is well-connected roadways, waterways, railways and airways. Buses run to Khao Sok from cities like Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani, Don Sak Pier and Koh Samui. Krabi international airport is the nearest airport to the park.

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