Attractions in Krabi
Place of Interest in Khao Phanom District

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Khao Phanom District l Ao Luek District  l Muang District

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Khao Phanom District

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
Located 20 kilometers from Krabi along Talat Kao-Ban Huai To Road, the Park covers a total area of 50 square kilometers including some parts of Amphur Ao Luk, Amphur Khao Phanom, and Amphur Mueang. Khao Phanom Bencha National Park has pristine, lush forest on its highest peaks. Admission is 200 baht per person. A tent can be rented at the rate of 50 baht per person per day. For additional information contact Phanom Bencha National Park headquarters at P.O. Box 26 Amphur Mueang, Krabi 81000 or telephone: +66-76-629013.

With streams, waterfalls, and wild life enhancing its magnificent scenery, the park's major attractions are follows:

Namtok Huai To
Located approximately 500 meters from the Park's office, this waterfall flows over rocks into 11 huge pools, each with their own name, such as Wang Thewada, Wang Sok, and Wang Chan. Another 3-tiered waterfall originating from a high-altitude cliff called Namtok Huai Sa-de is located some 1.2 kilometers from the Parks office. Apart from visiting waterfalls, adventurous visitors can trek to the peak of the Phanom Bencha Mountain, which is 1,397 meters high. This challenging and memorable activity takes at least 3 days and passes streams, waterfalls, caves and view points on high cliffs.

Namtok Khlong Haeng
This 500-meter high waterfall, which springs from Khao Thep Bencha, Krabi’s tallest mountain, is 10 kilometers from Amphur Khao Phanom. Accommodations are provided within the park but advance reservations are required. For more information please contact the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, Tambon Thap Prik, Amphur Mueang, Krabi 81000.

Tham Khao Phueng
This group of 5 caves, which is approximately 3 kilometers from the park's office, has sparkling white walls and countless stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes resembling mushrooms, pagodas and curtains.

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Provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand