About Tham Sakoen National Park
Tham Sakoen National Park is a protected forest park spanning Nan and Phayao provinces in northern Thailand, with its main area in Song Khwae, Tha Wang Pha and Chiang Klang districts of Nan. Established in 2014 as Thailand's 133rd national park, it covers about 248 sq km of mountainous mixed deciduous and evergreen forest. It is notable for limestone cave systems, waterfalls, viewpoints and rich biodiversity along the Luang Prabang Range.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountainous park with limestone caves, waterfalls, nature trails and viewpoints. The main attractions are Tham Sakoen and Tham Luang caves with stalactites and stalagmites, forest trekking routes, birdwatching areas and seasonal waterfalls such as Huai Han. Facilities are basic and focused on nature exploration, with a visitor centre, camping area and park bungalows surrounded by undisturbed forest.
Key highlights
- 01
Tham Sakoen Cave - large limestone cave with stalactite and stalagmite formations
- 02
Tham Luang Cave system within the park
- 03
Huai Han Waterfall and other seasonal forest waterfalls
- 04
Viewpoints over the Luang Prabang Range and forested valleys
- 05
Rich biodiversity with mixed deciduous forest, wildlife and birdwatching opportunities
- 06
Nature trails and trekking routes through undisturbed forest
History of Tham Sakoen National Park
Declared as Thailand's 133rd national park in 2014, Tham Sakoen National Park protects approximately 248 square kilometers of forest along the Thai-Lao border range. The park was established to conserve watershed forests, limestone cave systems and wildlife habitats in Nan and Phayao provinces.
Culture & Context
The cave systems have local cultural importance and are associated with traditional forest use by communities in Nan and Phayao. The park area reflects the natural heritage of northern Thailand and supports eco-tourism and nature education for local communities.
Route
| By air |
|---|