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Sa Nang Manora Forest Park
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วนอุทยานสระนางมโนห์รา |
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Situates inside the Koh Thoi Nang Hong National Forest Reserve
area in Tambon Nop Pring, covering a total area of 72 acres. It
has topography of Limestone Mountains lying from the Northeast
to the South. The park is covered with evergreen of rain forest
with streams flowing down through the valley. The different
altitudes of the landscape result in many small waterfalls. Many
economic plants are grown here; such as, Malacca teak, ironwood,
and Champa Pa – Magnolia elegans. Its fauna include Sumatran
serow, monkey, langur, bear, tiger fish, soro brook carp, and
soft-shelled turtle. The name of the forest park is based on a
folk tale that 7 Kinnari sisters flew from Kailasa Mount to swim
in the pond here and the youngest sister, Manora, was caught by
the loop of Hunter Bun who took her to offer to Prince Suthon.
Interesting Attractions within the Forest Park:
Namtok Sa Nang
Manora features a medium-sized pond and a small waterfall with
water all year round.
Tham Plueak Hoi is a medium–sized cave
located 1.3 kilometers from the Park’s headquarters. It houses a
shell cemetery with a sloping trail for an easy walk.
Tham Khi Khang
Koh is located 2.3 kilometers from the Park’s headquarters and
of a larger size than Tham Plueak Hoi. It is a habitat of a
large flock of bats, with a not so steep trail suitable for
walking.
Tham Kaeo is 3 kilometers from the Park’s headquarters and 1.5
kilometers from Tham Khi Khang Koh. It houses beautiful
stalactites and stalagmites but a guide will be needed for the
walk.
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addition, the Park also provides a nature trail with natural
interpretation signs of its flora and fauna along a distance of
2 kilometres, taking approximately 1 hour. No guide is needed.
Accommodation: there is no accommodation available but a camping
area is provided but visitors must bring their own tents and
camping equipment. Restaurant in the park is open during
9am-4:30pm.
Opening hours: 8am-5pm
Getting there: From
Phang-nga, take Highway No. 4 (Phetchakasem Road) via Tambon Nop
Pring. The Park is approximately 4 kilometres from the
provincial town. Turn right for another 4 kilometres at the
direction sign. |
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Phang Nga |
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Mueang |
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Noppring |
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Waterfall |
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Free |
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8.512556 N |
98.538897 E |
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