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 Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
Located 20 kilometers from Krabi along Talat Kao-Ban
Huai To Road, the Park covers a total area of 50 square
kilometers including some parts of Amphur Ao Luk, Amphur
Khao Phanom, and Amphur Mueang. Khao Phanom Bencha
National Park has pristine, lush forest on its highest
peaks. Admission is 200 baht per person. A tent can be
rented at the rate of 50 baht per person per day. For
additional information contact Phanom Bencha National
Park headquarters at P.O. Box 26 Amphur Mueang, Krabi
81000 or telephone: +66-76-629013.
With streams, waterfalls, and wild life enhancing its
magnificent scenery, the park's major attractions are
follows:
 Namtok
Huai To
Located approximately 500 meters from the Park's office,
this waterfall flows over rocks into 11 huge pools, each
with their own name, such as Wang Thewada, Wang Sok, and
Wang Chan. Another 3-tiered waterfall originating from a
high-altitude cliff called Namtok Huai Sa-de is located
some 1.2 kilometers from the Parks office. Apart from
visiting waterfalls, adventurous visitors can trek to
the peak of the Phanom Bencha Mountain, which is 1,397
meters high. This challenging and memorable activity
takes at least 3 days and passes streams, waterfalls,
caves and view points on high cliffs.
 Namtok Khlong Haeng
This 500-meter high waterfall, which springs from Khao
Thep Bencha, Krabi’s tallest mountain, is 10 kilometers
from Amphur Khao Phanom. Accommodations are provided
within the park but advance reservations are required.
For more information please contact the Khao Phanom
Bencha National Park, Tambon Thap Prik, Amphur Mueang,
Krabi 81000.
Tham Khao Phueng
This group of 5 caves, which is approximately 3
kilometers from the park's office, has sparkling white
walls and countless stalagmites and stalactites of
various shapes resembling mushrooms, pagodas and
curtains.
Krabi Province Map
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