Krabi WaterfallsAmphoe Khao PhanomKhao Phanom Bencha National Park
The park office is at
Ban Huai To, 20 kilometres from town. The park covers a total area of 50 square kilometres with high mountains and thick forests. Its marvellous scenery is
enhanced by streams, waterfall, and wild animals. Namtok Huai To
Namtok Huai To is some 500 meters from the park's office. The
waterfall itself runs down over rocks into 11 huge pools, each with their own name, such as Wang Thewada, Wang Sok, and Wang Chan. Another waterfall is
called Namtok Huai Sa-de. The waterfall has 3 tiers and is 300 metres from the park office. Trekking to the peak of the Phanom Bencha
Mountain, 1,397 metres high, is an interesting activity for adventurous tourists. Trekking takes at least 3 days, passing streams, waterfalls, caves and view
points on high cliffs. Admission is 200 baht per person. A tent can be rented at 50 baht per person per day. Contact the headquarters of Phanom Bencha
National Park, P.O. Box 26 Amphoe Mueang, Krabi 81000, Tel: 0-7662-9013. Amphoe Klong ThomNamtok Hin Phoeng
Namtok Hin Phoeng This waterfall is situated 25 kilometres from Khlong Thom District . Drive along Highway No. 4 (Krabi-Trang), turn left for 8 kilometres
at Khlong Phon Market. On arrival to a lower basin, visitors must walk along the edge of a mountain for 400 metres to see the waterfall on a steep cliff.
Namtok Ron Khlong Thom Namtok Ron Khlong Thom This is situated at Ban Bang Khram. Travel some 45 kilometres from town to
Amphoe Khlong Thom, then take Sukhaphiban 2 Road for 12 kilometres. The area is full of hot springs in a shady forest. The temperature is not too hot at
40-50 degrees Celsius. The hot springs and cool streams converges on a slope to form lovely cascades with warm water. Admission is 10 baht per person. |