Sri Nakarin National Park

The Sri Nakarin National Park is situated in Amphoe Sai Yok, Amphoe Si Sawat and Amphoe Thong Pha Phum district of Kanchanaburi province. Beautiful natural features abound including waterfalls, hot springs, caves and an island studded reservoir. The park was designated in 1981, and has a total area of 1,532 km².

The limestone mountains are covered in evergreen and deciduous forests, the origin of Kwae Yai river. Abundant wildlife includes leopard cat, slow loris, civets, squirrels and bats. Birds found in the park include parakeets, kingfishers, beeaters, orioles and barbets. The north side of the reservoir is an important fishing area for local people.

Tourist attractions

The breathtaking Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall gives nature lovers everything what they need. Close to the park there are also 2 hot springs located.

Admission fee: 400 Baht per person

Khao Lam National Park

Khao Laem national park covers 1497 square kilometers of fertile forest surrounding Khao Laem reservoir in Sangklaburi and Thong Pha Phum districts of western Kanchanaburi province. Steep limestone mountains run on north-south axis. It is the water source of Kwai Noi and other important rivers. The park consists of mixed deciduous, hill evergreen and dry evergreen forest, which are the wildlife habitats. Animals believed living in the park include bear, tiger, guar, elephant, sambar deer, barking deer, wild pig and many species of birds.

Tourist attractions

Some attractions are the Dai Chong Thong Waterfall and the Kreng Kravia Waterfall with its Kreng Kravia Cave.

Admission fee: free

Chalerm Rattana Kosin National Park

Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park is with its 59 km² area the smallest park in Kanchanaburi province. Its main features are fertile forests, steep limestone mountains, waterfalls and mysterious caves. The park was designated in February 1980 as Thailand's 17th national park. The forested, limestone mountains of the park are the watershed of Mae Klong river. The highest peak in the park is Kam Paeng Mountain which reaches 1260 meters.

The park is mostly covered by dry evergreen forest, deciduous forest with some areas of bamboo forest. There are many kinds of animal in the park, such as leopard, deer, white-handed gibbons and other monkeys. Over 60 species of bird have been recorded in the park, including Oriental Pied Hornbills, Francolin, Tickell's Blue and Red-Flycatchers and Coppersmith Barbets. A special type of animal is the water dog or also called the barking tree frog, a rare frog with a croak that is remarkably similar to a dog's bark.

Tourist attractions

The two Tham Than Lot Caves are the main attraction of this national park. It is a 2.5 km walk trail which leads from the smaller Tham Than Lot Noi cave to the bigger Tham Than Lot Yai cave on top of the mountain. The trail follows the course of the 3-tired Trai Trueng Waterfalls.

Admission fee: 400 Baht per person