Khao Yai National Park


The first national park in Thailand, opened in 1962, and still one of the best, Khao Yai has been named a World Heritage Site because of its variety of flora and fauna. It covers an area of 2,168 sq. km. in the Dong Rak mountain range and spreads over four provinces; Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi and Prachin Buri, forming a divide between the Central and the Northeast regions. The main access is via Pak Chong, 87 km. southwest of Nakhon Ratchasima’s provincial capital. The habitats of Khao Yai range from mixed forests to rainforests and grassland, while there are several mountains with peaks between 800 and 3,000 metres above sea level, as well as many splendid waterfalls. In addition to a wealth of flora, the park is home to at least 25 species of larger mammals, including elephants, tigers, leopard, Asiatic black bears, Malayan sun bears, barking deer and sambar deer. Also, more than 300 species of birds have been spotted, while butterflies are numerous. To experience nature close up, there is a score of trekking trails.
For more information, please contact the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department


Tel: 0 2562 0760 or

contact the park office at P.O. Box 9, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130.

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