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Khao Sok National Park

With a landmass of more than 270 sq miles (700 sq km), this park,
about 110 miles (177 km) north of Phuket, is southern Thailand’s
largest virgin forest. Older and more diverse than even the Amazon
rain forest, Khao Sok is home to numerous exotic animal and plant
species, and has breathtaking natural scenery. Nature lovers will
find inspiration in
the park’s majestic
limestone cliffs, its
rough jungle trails,
and its beautiful,
placid waterways.
Canoeing
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and Kayaking
The scenic Sok river
offers a relaxing way to
experience the park’s
natural wonders. Kayak
or canoe through lush
jungle, past towering
limestone rocks. You
may spot snakes, exotic
hornbills, and long-tail
macaque monkeys.

Raft Houses
Cheow Laan
3 4
Lake
Thatched-roof
Surrounded by verdant floating raft houses line
Cheow
forests and towering the banks of Cheow Laan Laan Lake
moun tains, this beautiful Lake (below), and visitors
lake (above) was formed may stay in them for a 4
when Ratchaprapha night or longer. When the
Dam was constructed in sun rises in the morning, Park HQ
1982. It makes for a dive into the lake for a 401 Sok 401
perfect retreat for those brisk mor ning swim or
looking for a quiet day. enjoy a canoe ride.
Waterfalls
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There are several
scenic water falls (above)
in the park, although
finding them some times
requires the assistance
of a local guide. Bang
Hua Raet, Wang Yao,
and Wing Hin waterfalls
are all located within a
1-mile (2-km) radius of
the park head quarters.

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