Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park is located in Surat Thani province of Thailand. Khao Sok National Park is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserve in Thailand.

Culture and History

History

The Royal Forest Department declared Khao Sok as the 22nd national park of Thailand on December 22nd, 1980.

Landscape

The park has a total area of 738.74 square kilometers, which covers parts of the Khlong Yee and Khlong Pra Sang forests as well as portions of the Krai Son and the Khao Pung sub-districts in the district of Ban Ta Khun and the Khlong Sok and Panom sub – districts in the province of Surat Thani.

Flora and fauna

Climate

Travel to Khao Sok National Park - Visa Requirements

Fees/Permits

200 Baht for Foreigners, 100 Baht for students - or 40B for Thai locals. If you are told otherwise feel free to go directly to the park entrance and buy it there. A lot of Tours will include the park entrance fee- something to take into consideration when choosing a tour.

Tours and Getting around Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park tourist attractions and sightseeing

Rafflesia - to see the Rafflesia flower you have to go when it is in bloom around late January or early February. The way to see it is not through the main entrance of the park. You go down to the intersection of the highway and the road towards the park. From there you go right until mile 111 and on your right you will see a wooden ladder. Go up that and when you get to the first fork take a right. From there the little path crosses through some streams and such so look hard if you can't find the trail again. This will take you most of the day if you start early (9ish) but you could be back in time to go to the temple with all the monkeys. If you find a tour group just follow them until they get to a flower. The English guy at the restaurant next to the park said "you don't need a guide but if you go by yourself it's not guaranteed that you will see the flower." Don't forget to buy the ticket before you go.

Khao Sok National Park city tours

Tours can include elepant treks, Kayaking and zip riding in the canopies! Many also include drinks, food and basic accomodation.

Khao Sok National Park souvenirs and shopping

Khao Sok National Park Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Khao Sok National Park nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Khao Sok National Park cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

• Smiley's Bungalows, 35/5 Moo 6 T. Klongsok, ☎ 077-395 156(smileylandsmileyland@hotmail.com), [1]. Has Thai Style wooden bungalows and a amazing tree houses and offers a spectacular view of the mountains. Early morning one can see the mist creeping down the surrounding hillsides. There is also has a restaurant, bar, tour counter and internet with WiFi. The name is not without merit, the owners and staff actually do smile almost all the time. 

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

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