The Khao Sai Dao Waterfall Thailand Travel

The Khao Sai Dao Waterfall Thailand Travel

by Jour ~ Monday, February 26, 2007

The Khao Sai Dao Waterfall is best know as a wildlife sanctuary, but many people neglect the actual falls themselves. Those who do take the time to see them, leave with a feeling of awe for this spectacular natural area. The waterfall, in addition to the paristine fotest, make this natural park a have for the animals that call it home.

Location The Khao Sai Dao Waterfall

The Khao Sai Dao Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Amphoe Pong Nam Ron, Amphoe Makham and Amphoe Kaeng Hang Maeo. The two highest peaks in the ares are Khao Soi Dao Nua at 1675 meters. For tourist information, you should contact the Wildlife Sanctuary Office in Amphoe Pong Nam Ron

Highlights The Khao Sai Dao Waterfall Thailand Travel

Namtok Khao Soi Dao: is a fertile, sixteen-level waterfall that flows year round. From the
parking lot you can see the first level of the waterfall. However, if you want to see the
others, which is recommended, you will have to place up your shoes and walk.
The most notable levels are nine and ten. These are particularly stunning because
he water collects in pools at the base before falling to the levels below.

Namtok Khao Soi Dao

The best time to visit is during the rainy season, but beware of the leeches. That is one souvenir that is better left at the park.
While in Khao Soi Dao, you will have the opportunity to see many species of birds and butterflies. The best place to see the birds is in the area around the waterfall, while the butterflies prefer to settle in the many ponds scattered around the park.
On your trek, there is a two and a half-kilometer route where tourists can study the indigenous plants and animals by way of information markers. These signs serve not only to educate, but also to lead your way through the forest. As a result, guides are not need in this area of the forest.

How to Get there The Khao Sai Dao Waterfall

From Chanthaburi take Highway 317. After passing Amphoe Pong Nam Ron, turn at Kilometer Marker number 22. lf you find yourself at the Patong Marker, you have passed your turn off. Turn left at the Kilometer Marker and drive for approximately four kilometers until you reach the Wildlife Sanctuary. The entire trip is about seventy kilometers.