About Sri Phang Nga National Park
Sri Phang Nga National Park is a protected evergreen forest area in Takua Pa and Khura Buri districts of Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. Established in 1988, it covers about 246 square kilometres of the Phuket mountain range. The park is notable for its dense lowland rainforest, mountain streams and waterfalls, particularly Tam Nang Waterfall, and for its biodiversity including diverse birdlife and forest wildlife, offering nature-based recreation near Khao Lak.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dense lowland evergreen forest, mountain streams and multi-tiered waterfalls set in the Phuket Range. The main visitor areas are around the park headquarters and waterfall trails, including Tam Nang Waterfall and Ton Ton Waterfall. Facilities are basic and nature-focused with marked hiking trails, viewpoints, birdwatching spots and camping areas. Swimming is possible at designated waterfall pools in season. The environment is humid, forested and relatively quiet compared to coastal attractions.
Key highlights
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Tam Nang Waterfall - 63-tier waterfall with forest trail and swimming pools
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Ton Ton Waterfall and other forest waterfalls and streams
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Dense lowland evergreen rainforest of the Phuket mountain range
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Diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities
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Hiking and nature trails through protected watershed forest
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Camping and nature photography in a quiet national park setting
History of Sri Phang Nga National Park
Established on 16 April 1988 as Thailand's 56th national park, covering 246.08 square kilometres to protect the remaining lowland evergreen forest and watershed of the Phuket Range in Phang Nga Province.
Route
| By air | Fly to Phuket International Airport, then continue by road north to Takua Pa and the park (approx. 120-140 km). |
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| By train |