Khao Laem National Park

Khao Laem National Park is located in the northwest Kanchanaburi province, along Highway 323, near Bangkok in Thailand. Spread over 1500 kilometers, it is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and was made to honor the 60th anniversary of King Bhumipol Adulyadej on December 5, 1987. The epitome of floral and faunal diversity, Khao Laem National Park is surrounded by deep fertile forests and sunken temples, and has a lot to offer. Khao Laem is also famous for its serene houseboat experiences.

Inside the National Park, tourists can trek through the hiking routes to explore the forest and other attractions and enjoy walking through the natural trails. Various other activities are offered on a pay-to-enjoy basis inside Khao Laem, like, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, etc. While exploring the national park, one can also go bird-watching and try to spot species endemic to the region and even go caving. Animals like tigers, elephants, gaurs, sambar deer, barking deer, and wild boars can be spotted here.

Khao Laem National Park is home to the huge reservoir- Khao Laem Lake, which covers the area from Sangkhlaburi district to the northern regions of the park. Khao Laem has beautiful camping spots and floating houseboats on the reservoir for an enchanting stay experience. It also has Thailand’s longest wooden teak bridge- Uttamanusorn, or ‘Mon bridge’ measuring 850 meters long.