Khao Yai National Park Tour

About Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park Bangkok is the first and third largest National Park in Thailand. It is titled a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Khao Yai National Park has one of the most impressive wildlife populations, easily accessible to visitors.Some mammals often seen in the park are Barking Deer, Northern Pig-tailed Macaques, and other elusive species like Sun Bears, Asian Black Bears, etc.

Interestingly, the park authority has built a wide wildlife passage under a busy motorway east of Khao Yai with the hope of glimpsing some Tigers. The park also has an impressive population of hornbills, with around 440 species of birds. Some rare species in Thailand, such as Rufous-tailed Robins, White-browed Fantails, Japanese Thrushes, and Blyth's Pipits, are seen in Khao Yai.

Apart from all this, over 85 species of reptiles live in the National park, which includes rare snakes like Gibson's Wolf Snake. The park experiences rain from May to October, and the most suitable time to visit it is in winters. Being a famous tourist destination in Thailand, the park is the busiest on weekends and holidays.

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Why To Book Khao Yai National Park Tour?

Thailand is proud of its rich flora and fauna in the Khao Yai National Park. This National park is a must-visit place on holidays because of its fantastic biodiversity and recreational offerings. You can enjoy watching waterfalls, hills, and beautiful plants apart from the animal population. Booking Khao Yai National Park tour online will make your trip convenient and save you time and energy that you will have to waste standing in long queues.

Highlights of Khao Yai National Park Tour
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Inclusions of Khao Yai National Park Tour
  • By booking Khao Yai National Park tour you will cherish the beauty of nature with waterfalls, forests, animals, etc. You come across nature in its best form by encountering beautiful water bodies and greenery.
  • Experience hiking around the park and explore its rich flora and fauna. The park is one of the best spots for hikers as it has a very suitable environment for it.
  • Enjoy the adventurous night safari hosted by the park after 7 PM. The night safari can make you encounter some wild animals while you travel through the park in a truck.
  • The park has some adventurous sports to offer you. You can relish sports like river-rafting, hitchhiking, etc.
  • Khao Yai is a home to some rare species of mammals. Spot the rarest of species of mammals, birds, and reptiles and get to learn about them.
  • The park assigns you a guide throughout your safari. Get all the necessary information about all the species from an English-speaking guide.
  • Visitor centers: Ask your questions at this starting point of the park. The convenience center will make all your doubts clear, and you can learn about the history of the forest.
  • Rescue and medical centers: The park prioritizes the safety of visitors and animals. These rescue and medical centers are set up to treat tourists and animals involved in an accident.
  • Restaurants and beverage kiosks: The park has six restaurants and four drinking kiosks to make your holiday more satisfying.
  • Toilets: Washrooms and toilets are open for tourists inside the park.
  • Parking: Separate areas of the parking area are reserved to provide safety to your vehicles at reasonable prices.
  • Conference room: The National Park has the facility of two conference rooms located at the Visitor center and Khao Yai Camp, respectively.

Khao Yai National Park tickets include admission and self-guided access to the park, having a rich biodiversity. There are a lot of recreational and adventurous activities you can do inside the park, such as hiking, night safari, camping, rafting, and trekking. You will have access to the visitor center, medical center, restaurants and kiosks, and other essential facilities. Apart from all this, you will be able to experience nature in its best form as the park has beautiful waterfalls. You can even go stargazing on a cold winter's night.

Places To Visit In Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park Bangkok is a hub for both locals and tourists to spend a productive holiday. It has several things to do and places to visit for recreation. These include waterfalls, reservoirs, viewpoints, and observation towers. Most of these places in the park have their names in Thai, such as Chao Phor Khao Yai Shrine, Kong Kaew Waterfall, etc.

Chao Phor Khao Yai Shrine

Chao Phor Khao Yai Shrine was originally Mr. Jang Nisaisat, a native of Nakhon Nayok province who was the clerk of the Army. He has done some commendable work to protect the wildlife and forest in history. Therefore, Field Marshall suggested building his shrine near the 23 km milepost on Thanarat Road, and people remember and honor him through ceremonies every year on the 26th of January. The place is open from 6 AM to 6 PM every day.

Nong Phak Chi Observation Tower

Nong Phak Chi Observation Tower is a 20-meter long tower near a significant water source for animals called Nong Phak Chi. Artificial salt licks are built around open grasslands to provide essential nutrients to the herbivores. You can hide and see animals such as sambar deer, barking deer, and wild boar foraging at this place. You can even capture these moments in your camera to take memories back home. The tower is 3km from the visitor center, and you will have to walk 1km from the car parking to reach here.

Sai Sorn Reservoir

Previously called Mor Sing To Reservoir after the mountain behind it, the authority renamed the Sai Sorn Reservoir after the first chief of the Khao Yai National Park. He developed the reservoir and became a source of water for the wildlife population of the park. The sunrise is a great time to visit the place as you will be able to see animals coming out to feed. Sometimes, you may even see wild elephants coming out to graze the fields. After sunsets, you can gaze at stars in the open sky above the reservoir and relax during your day out.

Haew Narok Waterfall

Haew Narok Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall with steepness and strong currents, making it dangerous at the same time. With a height of 150 meters, it is the highest waterfall in the National Park. You will have the site of red, orange, or yellow champagne mushrooms along the path leading to the waterfall if you visit it at the end of the rainy season. Several Elephants have lost their lives falling off the waterfall, and hence, it is known as the "Elephant graveyard" by locals. You will have to walk for 1km from the car parking to the waterfall.

Pha Kluai Mai Waterfall

Pha Kluai Mai Waterfall has its headquarters at the Lam Ta Khong stream, and it is a ten-meters tall medium-sized waterfall. The cliffs of this waterfall have a stunning exhibition of orchids enhancing its beauty. Renanthera, known as Whai Daeng in the Thai language, is in full bloom in the dry season and is responsible for naming the waterfall. You come across many beautiful hornbills, water dragon baskings, and puff-throated bulbul on the sides of the headquarters stream, which you have to pass to reach the waterfall.

Kong Kaew Waterfall

This beautiful waterfall, which ascends by the Lam Ta Khong stream, is another exciting view at the Khao Yai National Park Bangkok. It draws the boundary between Nakhon Nayok and Nakhon Ratchasima, and the suitable time to visit the waterfall is the rainy season. You can go around the rope bridge crossing the stream to have a relaxing atmosphere. You have to walk 100 meters from Khao Yai Visitor Center to reach the waterfall.

Km. 30 Viewpoint

You will come across this viewpoint right after entering the Khao Yai National Park from Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima. Early mornings experience a sea of mist around the mountain, and twilights experience bats coming out of the caves on Luk Chang Mountain to find food. You will be able to see Khao Phaeng Pha mountain from this viewpoint. The view of the place is to the North and is one of the most stunning and unmissable views of Khao Yai National Park. The place is 6.6 km away from the Chao Phor Khao Yai Shrine.

Pha Diaw Dai Viewpoint

Pha Diaw Dai Viewpoint is a beautiful stone platform about 15 meters from the cliff, elevated 900 meters above sea level. You will see the long Rom Khwang mountain range from the viewpoint of Thung Ngulum and Khao Samor Poon mountains on the right. The best time of the day to visit the place is early morning. You will be able to see a wide variety of beautiful birds, including wedge-tailed green pigeons, black bulbul, and lesser racket-tailed drongo. The pristine forest, which you have to pass to reach the viewpoint, stays cool throughout the year through natural insulation. You will also gain information about the ecosystem of high-altitude plants adapted to the cold atmosphere.

Khao Kheow Viewpoint (Pha Trom Jai)

Khao Khiaw Viewpoint is the highest viewpoint in central Thailand. It is a part of the sandstone mountain, Khao Khieaw, elevated 4,233 feet or 1,290 meters above sea level. A mature forest covers the viewpoint and stays cool with species tolerance to colds, such as Castanopsis or chinquapin, Podocarpus, Dacrydium, and Schima wallichii. The humidity and stippled light give birth to orchids, ferns, and lichens on tree trunks and branches. The viewpoint is also a haven of biodiversity, with birds like gray wagtail, Siberian Thrush, and silver oriole, who migrate from Siberia and Southern China to Khao Yai. The mountain is 600 meters away from the Pha Diaw Dai nature trail.

Things To Do In Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park is a hub for recreational activities to spend a productive holiday. You can discover the best part of yourself through camping, birdwatching, trekking, stargazing, etc. The place has several activities to explore one of the most impressive wildlife populations.

Camping

The adventurous camping nights in the middle of forests and streams will surely boost your adrenaline hormones. You can see a multitude of stars all over the sky at night. Lam Ta Khong Campground, which is a large camping site and grassland next to the river, is the only camping site in Khao Yai. This grassland is a habitat for monkeys, deer, and gibbons that the visitors see foraging. However, being this close to nature does not affect the modern facilities available at the location.

Birdwatching

As already mentioned, the place has over 200 different species of birds, making it a fantastic birdwatching venue. Visitors can come across some beautiful species in the park, such as the Siamese Fireback, Blue-winged Pitta, Coral-billed ground cuckoo, etc. There are four different species of hornbills present in the park- the great hornbill, the oriental pied hornbill, the wreathed hornbill, and Austen's brown hornbill. The visitors center and waterfalls can make you hear several birds chirping when it is quiet around.

Trekking Nature Trails

This activity constitutes seven short pathways ranging from 1.2 to 8km and walk times ranging from 45 minutes to 6 hours with no stays even at night. Trekking is one of the most fun, adventurous, and exciting activities in the park. You get to run through the mature forest of the National park and come across wild animals and plant species. The authority has made it easy for newbies to trek through the jungle by putting essential boards and signs along the way to the destination.

Night Safari

Night Safari is another adventurous activity of the National park that can give you thrills. You can observe the nocturnal wildlife at night, including sambar deer, Malayan porcupine, Asian palm civet, large Indian civet, wild elephant, owls, and nightjars. You will have to make a reservation for the night safari before 6 PM at the visitors center. You go around the jungle on a truck with a professional guide, see a wide variety of animals through the flashlight, and get some information about them while going through the route specified by the authority. The 10 km journey, taking almost one hour, is organized two times a day, once at 7 PM and 8 PM.

Photography and Video

While you get to embrace the beauty of the National park, you can also capture moments and scenic views in your camera to take back home. If you have a passion for photography, Khao Yai National Park can be the best option with mountains, viewpoints, waterfalls, plants, forests, and the best parts of nature to practice and embrace your skills. Take a digital camera with you with all the types of equipment having at least 3 megapixels of resolution, 64 MB of memory, and is rechargeable for a convenient experience.

Stargazing

Stargazing is one of the most relaxing activities that you can do at the National Park. You can gaze at the clear sky on comfortably cold winter nights. Open meadows, Mor Sing To Training center, Mor Ton Jan, Lam Ta Khong Campground, and other wide open spaces at the park are famous for this activity. The park authority also provides you with a guidebook or star map. People with a passion for astronomy can also carry their telescopes to observe the sky in a better way.

What To Expect In Khao Yai National Park Tour

  • You can rent bicycles or hitchhike to go around the beautiful park. The park's biodiversity is rich enough for you to spend the whole day and still miss some sights or animals.
  • You can expect to see some rare species of animals and birds around the jungle. A wide variety of living creatures residing in their natural habitat form giving their glimpse at one of the oldest national parks in the country
  • Some beautiful tall and short waterfalls reside in the park, and visitors can see and spend some precious time in the relaxing atmosphere at the park. Mountains and viewpoints are other beautiful sightings that you can see at the park.
  • Khao Yai National Park is a habitat for millions of plants and animals and is a heaven for them. You will see them foraging and feeding on their food with no fear from humans.

Know Before You Go For Khao Yai National Park Tour

Essential Information For Khao Yai National Park Tour
How To Reach

Khao Yai National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the oldest and most visited national parks in Thailand, established in 1962. The park area is 2,168 square kilometers, and the park's location is the western Sankamphaeng Mountain Range.

Timings to Visit The Park:

Khao Yai National Park opens every day from Morning 6 AM to 6 PM

Location:

Hin Tung, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok 26000, Thailand

  • Best time to visit:

The best time to visit Khao Yai National Park is from November To April. During this time, the climatic conditions are most favorable for visiting the national park. The weather conditions are pretty cool, and there is no possibility of rain to hamper the travel within the park at this time.

  • Safety And Regulations:

You need to follow various safety regulations when you visit Khao Yai National Park. These safety regulations involve:-1. Bring your own litter home,2. Not to do bonfire in the area,3. The use of polystyrene or toxic waste is not allowed,4. Keep your voice to the minimum level, and5. Do not try to feed or touch any wild animal.

There are three main ways to reach the park.

1) By Train- Catch a north-eastern train line from Bangkok. Take the Bangkok-Pak Chong train till the Pak Chong Station in Nakhon Ratchasima province. After you reach there, board a songthaew bus from the Market in Pak Chong to Khao Yai National Park, and get off at Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center, which is the entrance gate to the national park.

2) By Bus- You can board a direct bus from Bangkok to Pak Chong from the Mo Chit Bus stand. The further process repeats.

3) By Driving- You can even rent a scooter or drive your private vehicle to the park as it has private parking.

Tips For Khao Yai National Park Tour

  • For conservation purposes, Khao Yai National Park limits the number of visitors, and therefore it is suggested that you book your visit at least a day in advance.
  • The best time for Khao Yai National Park tour is between November to April.
  • Avoid taking Khao Yai National Park tour on weekends as there is a lot of rush.
  • Be careful of taking taxi journeys that are available at the park entrance. The taxis are only available for a one-way journey from the park entrance. Therefore, it would be best to rely on tour operators in Pak Chong, Saraburi, and Nakhon Ratchasima,

Khao Yai National Park FAQs

Why is Khao Yai National Park famous?

Khao Yai National Park is best known for its rich wildlife. The national park has one of the largest populations of hornbills in Thailand, and more than 70 mammal species are present within the park. You would also find pig-tailed macaques, Asian Black bears, sun bears, water monitors, clouded leopards, king cobras, pythons, and many colorful birds.

How big is Khao Yai National Park?

Khao Yai National Park is vast and huge, covering an area of 2168 square km. Therefore, if you want to visit the park independently, it becomes challenging to cover the entire park area. From the northern gates of the Khao Yai National Park, the visitor center and the trails that start from there are further 9 miles or 14 km away.

Are there tigers in Khao Yai National Park?

Although Khao Yai National Park is famous for its wildlife containing a wide variety of species, you would find while you visit the national park, there have been no tigers in Khao Yai for at least the last 20 years. However, they have built a wide wildlife passage under a busy motorway east of Khao Yai in the hope to see the Tigers migrating back someday.

What are the safety precautions taken during night safari?

The safety precautions as specified by the park authority are as follows:-Maintain silence while watching animals.Do not try to feed the animals as this will disturb their natural behavior.Do not use flash photography while taking pictures of the animals.Do not use your torch to look at animals. The only use of the guide's torch is allowed.

What are the best things to do in Khao Yai National Park?

The best things you can do while visiting the national park include Trekking, Wildlife watching, Haew Narok and Haew Suwat Waterfalls, Night Safaris, and camping. Khao Yai National Park has a lot of things to offer you for a great holiday.

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