Jungle Pools around Phang Nga

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Sri Phang Nga National Park is a very beautiful Park, which covers Amphoe Khura Buri and Amphoe Takua Pa and is situated 100 kilometers from Phang Nga town. The park was established in honor of His Majesty the King on his 60th birthday.

This forested piece of land is home to a large variety of flora and fauna. Admission is 100 Baht. Visitors wishing to stay overnight in the park should bring their own tents. Contact the Sri Phang Nga National Park at Tel: 076-412611.

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Tam Nang Waterfall is situated in Sri Phang Nga National Park between Takua Pa and Khuraburi. The waterfall is 60 meters high.
The surrounding area is full of lush vegetation and big shady trees making it nice and cool.
Tam Nang Waterfall is reached on an easy footpath of 500 meters from the Sri Phang Nga National Park's office.

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Sai Rung Waterfall is also called Rainbow Waterfall and is probably identical to Pakweep Waterfall.

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In the midst of the jungles of Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park this 10 m high waterfall is a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.

Higher up there are 4 more levels of the waterfall which are not as high.
A good time to visit would be December to January each year.

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Hin Lat Waterfall is not a natural waterfall, it is created by three canals merging together to form a river. The water is lovely and clear, the river is deep in some areas. A great place to swim and relax. Hin Lat Waterfall is located 8 kilometers to the east of Kapong. Local families and children come here for a refreshing bath and for tubing on the river.

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Saeng Thong Waterfall is a medium-sized waterfall with 11 levels.

Saeng Thong Waterfall is opposite Ka Pong Hospital and the access road to the waterfall is 6 kilometers farther on.

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The beautiful Watkao Waterfall (or Watkhao Waterfall) is situated in the north of Khok Kloi. Access is through the temple gate of Watkao. You can drive about 2 km further north into lush green hills. The road ends directly below the large swimming pool formed by a dam under the cascades. On weekends, local families come to enjoy a day out. Above the road is a restaurant with salas serving inexpensive food. Signboards tell that high above the waterfall there are Rafflesia flowers that can be reached easily with the help of a local guide from the village tourism community.

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Sa Nang Manora Forest Park covers a total area of 180 rai. It has a topography of limestone mountains running northeast to southwest and covered with rain forest.

There is an Oyster Shell Cave about 1,300 meters from the forestry park office. Inside the cave is an oyster grave yard. The Bat Dung Cave is about 2,300 meters from the park office. This cave is bigger than the Oyster Shell Cave and many bats live here. The paths to these caves are not too steep so it is easy to walk to them. Kaeo is a large cave which is 3 km from the park office and 1,500 meters from the Bat Dung Cave. Inside are beautiful glittering stalagmite and stalactite formations.

Sa Nang Manora Forest Park is situated inside the Khao Thoi Nang Hong National Forest Reserve area in Tambon Nop Pring.

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Than Boke Khorani National Park covers an area of 37.5 rai. The Park is covered by a diverse canopy of various species of tree, such as wild gardenia, Asoka, and Apocynaceae that are scattered around Sa Boke Khorani.

At the north end of Sa Boke Korani, which flows through a winding passage in the mountain, is a wood carving of Lord Buddha's footprint and a shrine of Chao Pho To Yuan - To Chong. Other attractions in the park include several limestone mountain caves, verdant mangrove forests and beautiful islands which can be reached only by boat. Admission fee for adults and children are 200 and 100 baht per person. The Park does not provide accommodation, but camping in the park is allowed although tourists have to bring their own tents. For more information, Tel. 075-681071, 075-682058.

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