About Phu Pha Man National Park
Phu Pha Man National Park is a protected area spanning Phu Pha Man District in Khon Kaen and Phu Kradueng District in Loei, northeastern Thailand. Established on 8 December 1991 as Thailand's 72nd national park, it covers about 350 sq km of limestone mountains, sheer karst cliffs, caves and mixed deciduous forest. It is notable for the curtain-like Phu Pha Man cliff, extensive cave systems, seasonal waterfalls and scenic viewpoints offering nature-based tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested karst landscape dominated by the high limestone cliff of Phu Pha Man, with viewpoints, seasonal waterfalls such as Tat Yai and Tat Rong, and several large caves including Tham Klang Khao and Tham Phaya Nakharat. The park has marked nature trails, cave walks, camping grounds and bungalows. Facilities are basic and focused on nature study, photography and hiking. Some caves require a guide and flashlight.
Key highlights
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Phu Pha Man cliff - sheer limestone cliff resembling a large curtain
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Tham Klang Khao Cave - large cave with stalactites and stalagmites
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Tham Phaya Nakharat (Naga Cave) and Tham Lai Thaeng caves
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Tat Yai Waterfall and Tat Rong Waterfall - seasonal forest waterfalls
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Viewpoints over the Phu Pha Man mountain range and Isan plains
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Camping and nature trails through mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest
History of Phu Pha Man National Park
Established on 8 December 1991 as Thailand's 72nd national park, covering 350 sq km of the Phu Pha Man mountain range on the border of Khon Kaen and Loei provinces to protect limestone karst, watershed forest and cave systems.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Khon Kaen Airport, then continue by road approx. 100-110 km |
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| By train |