Kaeng Krachan National Park
Moving south west from Phetchaburi visitors will encounter the Kaeng Krachan National Park . This is Thailands largest national park covering 3000 sq kilometres, a very popular destination for naturalists and hikers. Its scenery is awesome with vast expanses of rainforest bordering and clothing rugged mountains and the huge lake formed by the Kaeng Krachan Dam on the Phet Buri River . The park is home to a wealth of flora and also 40 species of mammal incluiding elephants, leopards, tigers and bears. Its also popular with birdwatchers with over 250 confirmed species present. Well organized full day trecks are organised the trails dotted with caves, waterfalls and hot springs . An unmissable feature is Pala U waterfalls set in a wild jungle setting (bring mosquito repellant). Its possible to treck to the top of these waterfalls but much energy is needed to do so. For those with less energy the reservoir behind Kaeng Kracham Dam offers 45 sq kilometeres of scenic waterscapes. Its possible here to hire a boat to explore the lake or take a raft ride along the Phet Buri river.