Guide description
Khao Nam Khang National Park covers the area of Na Thawee District and Sadao District in Songkhla Province. The forest and natural resources are abundant. There are a lot of beautiful attractions including many waterfalls. It is also an historical area as it was the location of a battle with Chinese communist thieves. There is evidences for studying historical places and objects of the long battle.
According to the tale, the weather here is cold throughout the year. In the past, local people that had been to the peak of this mountain saw flakes of dew on the grass. The pattern of the flakes was similar to a spider’s web. The dew was still on the grass at noon. This is a different condition from other mountains. Therefore, this mountain is called “Khao Nam Khang”, meaning “the dew mountain”.
This mountain faces a long periods of heavy rain and monsoon throughout the year. The rainy season is from May to January and the summer time is from February to April.
The wildlife discovered here are wild boars, bears, antelopes, mountain goats, short-tailed monkeys, gibbons, tapirs, black tigers, chevrotains, palm civets, turtles, iguanas, hornbills, great arguses, pheasants, partridges, peacocks, hill mynas, and magpies.
Travelling by car
The first route: From Muang District of Songkhla Province, use Songkhla – Na Thawee Road to Pha Ching Intersection in Jana District. The distance is about 35 kilometers. Then turn right to Jana District and then Na Thawee District for 24 kilometers. From Na Thawee, you will pass Baan Satorn Tri junction and Baan Na Prang and then arrive at Khao Nam Khang National Park for 27 kilometers. The total area is 86 kilometers.
The second route: From Hat Yai to Klong Wah Intersection on Hat Yai – Sadao Road. It is 57 kilometers to Sadao District. Then you will pass Baan Muang, Baan Koh Mee, and Samnak Taew Sub-District and then arrive at Khao Nam Khang National Parkfor 27 kilometers. The total distance is 84 kilometers.
Admission fee is 100 bath for adults and 50 bath for children.
Source http://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/Khao-Nam-Khang-National-Park--5683
Access price
Supplement per child : €0 (฿0) (maximum of 0 childs)
