Khao Yai National Park Tourism

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About Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park is one of Thailand's oldest and most visited natural reserves, stretching over 2,168 square kilometers across four provinces in the heart of Thailand's eastern Isaan region. Founded in 1962, it's the country's third-largest national park and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Dong Phaya Yen–Khao Yai Forest Complex. Characterized by its diverse terrain, the park's landscapes transition from lush tropical forests to grasslands and includes numerous waterfalls, the most famous being Haew Suwat and Haew Narok. Khao Yai is a haven for a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, bears, gibbons, and a vast number of bird species. The park features well-marked trails, wildlife observation towers, and visitor centers. The elevation ranges from 400 to 1,000 meters above sea level, leading to a cooler climate, thus making it a popular escape from the heat for locals and tourists alike.

Top 5 Reviews on Khao Yai National Park

leavethewritingtome
4.0
Wrote on 5 Apr 2024
Walk on the wild side
It’s true that Tourists pay 10 times more than locals for entrance fee but the area is lovely and worth a drive from Bangkok. Waterfalls. Wildlife - deer, birds, porcupines. We saw elephant tracks but no elephants for the 2 days we were there - locals said we just missed them. Can stay overnight in tents to watch wildlife - it is popular amongst the locals. The night safari is at best average. Our guide wasn’t very experienced and didn’t appear to have a lot of training- our group spotted wildlife before she did but driving out at night in an open air jeep after the reserve is closed is thrilling. The reserve looks managed by the army so it’s basic but you can rent tents, sleeping mats, blankets and even torches. After sun down, there are not much food options and while there are showers / bathrooms at campsite - don’t expect hot water and in January it got fairly cold in the morning. There’s a cafe that opens in the morning and several mobile vans that offer juices and simple meals.