Khao Chamao
- Khao Wong National Park
The 84 sq
km of forest has a number of attractions, including waterfalls,
nature trails, a camp site and a visitor center. One of the
waterfalls, Nam Tok Khao Chamao, has eight tiers and can be
reached on one of the hiking trails. Another waterfall, Nam
Tok Klong Pla Kang, was only discovered relatively recently
and is under study by the tourism authorities to see if it
can be sustainably developed for tourism. Another trail leads
to the summit of Khao Chamao, 1,028 m above sea level, but
requires an overnight stay in the jungle. This National Park
was the last refuge for elephants, tigers and other large
wild mammals who were forced to retreat as the surrounding
areas became populated and the land was cleared for cultivation.
Today only some rare species of gibbons and bats remain, along
with a large number of exceptional bird species. The park
covers two once inaccessible mountains straddling the border
between Rayong and Chantaburi provinces.
The Khao Wong
National Park has more than 80 impressive caves though not
all are open for exploration by visiting tourists. It is located
about 20 km from Khao Chamao National Park, and can be difficult
to reach during the rainy season because of poor road conditions.
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