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A conserved park covering an area of approximately 1,20 square
kilometers, featuring lush tropical forest, mountainous
landscape, headwater sources and rare wildlife animals. Visitors
shouldn’t miss to visit two main view points: Doi Tong Palae
which is about 300 metres uphill from where Namtok Chokkadin
is visible, and Noen Kut Doi, that national park’s
highest peak offering a panoramic view of the mountains,
Vajiralongkorn Dam and Khao Chang Phueak. For adventurous
travelers, trekking to one of three major waterfalls: Namtok
Chokkadin , Namtok Pha Pae and Namtok ChetMit can be a thrilling
experience. A four-wheel drive car and hired guide will be
needed. Accommodation and camping ground is available.
Admission: 200 baht for adults, 100 baht for children
Contact: Thong Pha Phum National Park, P.O. Box 18, Amphoe Thong
Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi 21110, tel. 08 1382 0359, 0 3453 2114
Getting there: Use Highway 323 to Amphoe Thong Pha Phum and
turn into Highway 3272 (Thong Pha Phum – Pilok Mine) for some 57
km. to Thong Pha Phum National Park’s headquarters. |
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