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Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park is the 42nd national park of Thailand, spreading across three southern provinces: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Trang. Khao Ya, especially Khao Pu, are the holy places in Phatthalung Province.
The National Park was established on May 27, 1982, and it has been well-known for its diverse ecosystem and wide range of wildlife since then, consisting of 162 animal species. The local citizens named this natural site "Bha Brommajan," which means "the forest of virginity."
What makes this ecological and mysterious forest so attractive to tourists in recent days? Let’s explore with Asia King Travel!
Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park - the forest of virginity @Thailand Tourism Directory
Tourists can travel from Bangkok to this site by flying to the closest airport: Trang Airport, which may cost an hour and a half. Then, catch a taxi and get to the National Park for an hour or more.
If you start from Phatthalung City, you can travel on the Kuan Kanun-Khao Pu route for 14 kilometres, after that, you will reach the sign pointing to Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park around Huai Naonaiwang Village.
Sign pointing to Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park @Thailand Cars Rentals
In the southern area of Thailand, there are two main seasons: the dry and the rainy. It would be better for any traveler to trek through the jungle on a pleasant day with no negative phenomena, so the dry season, which usually occurs from November to February, is the ideal time for them to visit.
Additionally, travelers can consider visiting the attraction during the rainy season because the forest will be full of greenery and have picturesque natural waterfalls. However, the rain may create some muddy trails that are disadvantageous to travelers and affect their experience negatively.
Considering the dry season as the ideal time to visit @Sale Here
Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park contains various animal species that you have never seen before. Currently, about 60 mammals species have been found here, and some of them are endangered: palm civet, ground beetle, serow, and yellow-throated marten.
Also, the park is home to rare birds: black-headed Bulbul, oriental dwarf kingfisher, and puff-backed Bulbul. Most of the birds are endangered species, and they are under the protection of the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act.
Black-headed Bulbul @Wikipedia
Furthermore, tourists can encounter most local plants in the park, which still exist in some southern rural areas of Thailand. A large portion of them were used for product and architectural design. For example, hardwood plants such as white thingan, and malacca teak are popular for construction buildings in this country.
Forest view in Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park @Wikipedia
Visitors can both admire the ecological life and the beauty of nature's creations, such as caves and waterfalls. Starting with the Matcha Cave, or Tham Matcha, it is about 2 kilometres from the Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park Office.
There are stalagmites, stalactites, and a basin about 200 meters wide inside the cave, waiting for travelers to explore. In addition to fish, this cave is also home to many types of bats, such as giant face bats, crown bats, etc.
Plus, you should come around some waterfalls in Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park, like Pak Jam Waterfall, a seven-tiered waterfall, or Nan Prew Waterfall, a stepped waterfall. Visitors can only travel on foot, and it often costs approximately an hour to walk to both places. Although the trek may be difficult, the marvelous scenery seen with your bare eyes will be worth your effort.
Pak Jam Waterfall @Thailand Tourism Directory
Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park has many famous cliff viewpoints, such as Pha Phueng Viewpoint, or Khao Hin Taen Viewpoint. Visitors can travel either on foot or by bicycle available in the park. Reaching the cliff, visitors can clearly witness the entire park area and the Banthat Mountain Range.
Along the cliff, there are many species of rainforest plants, and the most outstanding feature of the cliff is the annual creation of thousands of bee hives in the dry season, When the rainy season comes, the bees will abandon the hives. The hive-creation trip to the cliff would be born for hikers, especially nature enthusiasts.
Bee Hive on the cliff @Thailand Climbing
To fully enjoy touring Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park, you should stay overnight for at least 1 night. Inside the park, there are 12 houses with facilities for tourists. Or if any group of tourists would like to camp on the grounds, tents in the park are available. Tourists can organize activities both on the grounds and in the meeting room, which can accommodate approximately 60 people.
Moreover, travelers can stay in high-quality accommodations in Phatthalung City. Although most of them stay far away from the tourist spots, those resorts and hotels include luxury amenities, pools, parking slots, etc, at affordable prices.
Visitors can stay in luxury hotels in Phatthalung City @The Centris Hotel Phatthalung
Because the attraction is not remote from the centre of Phatthalung Province, visitors can taste the local delicacies after finishing their greenery trip to the National Park. Along the side of the main route, you can encounter many eating vendors that sell local cuisine like Khao Sangyod rice, or regional food such as green curry, mango sticky rice, etc
To completely experience the flavour of traditional tastes, visitors can consider some top-tier restaurants in the province to satisfy their stomachs with authentic local dishes.
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Khao Pu-Khao Ya National Park is a must-visit destination on any itinerary to Phatthalung. It is not only captivating scenery, but also the experience of immersing yourself in the natural surroundings. If you are going to take a trip to this attraction, contact Asia King Travel now and plan your own adventure here!
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