It is situated in Au Luek
county, some 45 km. north of Krabi town. The park covers
an area of 121 sq.km. consisting of mangrove forests,
limestone mountains and caves and islands. Major attractions
in the area are:
Than
Bokkhorani National Park
Than
Bokkhorani
Than Bokkhorani is a group
of pools in a shady forested area. Emerald green water
flows down from a tall cliff to a large pool which overflows
steadily into smaller pools in several stages. Local people
love to come here on weekends for bathing, swimming and
picnicking.
Tham
Lot Nua & Tham Lot Tai
These two caves feature a lot of impressive stalactites
and stalagmites. Tham Lot Nua is larger and has longer
meandering passages, which are navigable only during low
tide. The caves can be reached by boat from Bo Tho pier
in 20 minutes.
Tham
Phi Hua To
Tham Phi Hua To (Big-headed Ghost Cave) is part of a limestone
hill which is surrounded by mangrove swamps. It is accessible
by the same route as Tham Lot Tai. Besides stalactites
formations, there are many prehistoric paintings on the
wall portraying people and animals. Its name "bigheaded
ghost" derived from the unusually large skulls discovered
here.
Tham
Phet(Diamond
Cave)
The stalactite formations of this cave will sparkle like
diamond when the cave is lit by a lamp or spotlight.
Mu
Ko Hong
Mu
Ko Hong is a group of limestone islands with fine beaches
and a lot of coral reefs on both deep and shallow water
levels. It takes about one hour to go by boat from Au
Nang to the islands. Canoe trips to Ko Hong are organized
by some tour agents at Au Nang. There are many other limestone
islands and caves in the park which are good for visiting.
Detailed information about these places can be obtained
from the park office at Than Bokkhorani in Au Luek county
(Highway No. 4031).
Mu
Ko Hong is a group of limestone islands with fine beaches
and a lot of coral reefs on both deep and shallow water
levels. It takes about one hour to go by boat from Au
Nang to the islands. Canoe trips to Ko Hong are organized
by some tour agents at Au Nang. There are many other limestone
islands and caves in the park which are good for visiting.
Detailed information about these places can be obtained
from the park office at Than Bokkhorani in Au Luek county
(Highway No. 4031).
