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The last piece of virgin forest in Rayong, the park
is located in Klaeng District, 71 kilometers from the city. Declared as
a National Park in December 31, 1975, Khao Chamao – Khao Wong covers an
area of 83.6 square meters, which is home to tigers, wild elephants and
bears. The park is famous for its limestone mountains, caves, high
cliffs, verdant forests and waterfalls. Khao Chamao –Khao Wong National
Park offers the following attractions:
Namtok Khao Chamao
Namtok Khao Chamao is situated approximately
17 kilometers off of the main highway at Km. marker 274. The main
attraction and landmark of the 8-tiered waterfall is "Wang Mutcha” a
large pond on the second level which is the habitat of Pluang fish.
Reaching the top is easy and visitors can enjoy the refreshing scenery
all the way up to the highest level of the waterfall.
Namtok Klong Pla Kang
Located some 3 kilometers from the National
Park Office is this 7-tiered waterfall. Reaching the top of the
waterfall is not quite an easy task as visitors have to walk through
the verdant forest and also climb up the mountains. Plant lovers should
not miss this opportunity to see several kinds of plants such as ferns,
orchids, mushrooms, etc., while walking along the trails.
Pha Sawan (Heaven Cliff)
Pha Sawan is situated about 1,500 meters
from the Park’s Office. The cliff is famous for its scenic lookout
point which offers an intriguing panoramic view of the pristine
forests. Various types of plants can be found along the way up to the
cliff and are ideal for nature studies.
Camping sites are available at the price of
10 baht to pitch personal tents. Bungalows are also available (8 all
together), at the cost of 800 baht/bungalow and have to be reserved
well in advance. For more information, call 038 894378.
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