Kaeng Krachan National Park

Kaeng Krachan National Park is Thailand's largest national park, covering 2,915 square kilometers across Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, with its main entrance in Kaeng Krachan District. Established in 1981, it forms the core of the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site. Notable for dense evergreen and deciduous forests, mist-covered mountains, the Kaeng Krachan Reservoir, Pala-U Waterfall, and exceptional biodiversity including elephants, leopards, and over 400 bird species.

Visitors can expect a vast forested mountain landscape centered on the Kaeng Krachan Reservoir and the Phetchaburi River. The park offers dense tropical evergreen forest, viewpoints such as Panoen Thung with sea-of-mist views, waterfalls including Pala-U Waterfall, camping areas, and visitor centres. Activities focus on nature observation, birdwatching, trekking on forest trails, boating on the reservoir, and wildlife watching. Facilities are basic and spread over a large area, with 4WD required for higher elevations.