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 Established
during the Dvaravati period, the province was an eastern garrison
during the Ayutthaya period. It's a quiet province at the southern
entrance to Khao Yai National Park (see Nakhon Ratchasirna), with
great scenery, lots of waterfalls and fast moving rivers as its
main attractions.
Sarika and Nang Rong are the two most visited waterfalls, both
spectacular during the rainy season. Wang Takrai is a resort and
tropical garden nearby. Bungalows and campsites are available.
Canoeing is a popular activity along the Nakhon Nayok River, catering
to all levels of expertise, with the Sarika Canoe Club making all
the arrangements.
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 Getting
There
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Distances from Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok to neighboring Amphoes
(Districts):
| Amphoe Pak Phli |
9 kms. |
| Amphoe Ban |
17 kms. |
| Amphoe Ongkharak |
32 kms. |
By Bus
From Bangkok: Buses leave the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit
2 Bus Terminal) on Kamphaengphet Road (Tel: 02 936-3660 and 02 936-3666)
every 30 minutes from 5.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. daily. Air-conditioned
buses cost 70 bahts/single journey. Regular (non air-conditioned)
buses cost 37 bahts.
There are two other routes operated by transport companies: Bangkok-Hin
Kong-Nakhon Nayok and Bangkok-Rangsit-Ongkharak-Nakhon Nayok. For
more information, contact Tel: 0 2537 8055 and 0 2936 2841. In addition,
there are also second-class air-conditioned buses operating from
Bangkok-Ongkharak-Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (by-passing
the Nakhon Nayok town).
By Car
From Bangkok:
For the shorter route, take Highway No. 305 (along Rangsit canal)
passing Ongkharak district. The total distance is 106 kilometers.
For the longer route, take Highway No. 1, turn right at Hin Kong
and then drive towards Suwannason Road (Highway No. 33). The total
distance is 137 kilometers.
Traveling from Nakhon Nayok to neighboring provinces
Buses to Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Saraburi, and Chanthaburi
Provinces are available. For more information, contact the Transport
Co. Ltd. Tel. 0 3731 1932.
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Festivals
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Ongkharak Ornamental Plants and Flowers
Fair
Ongkharak Ornamental Plants and Flowers Fair is annually held in
April at Khlong 15, Tambon Bang Pla Kot, Amphoe Ongkharak. The contests
of ornamental plants and flowers, mini-garden arrangement contests,
and an academic exhibition regarding plants and flowers.
Sweet Plum Mango and Nakhon Nayok Products
Fair
Sweet Plum Mango and Nakhon Nayok Products Fair takes place annually
during February-April in front of the City Hall. It is held to promote
Ma-prang (sweet plum mangoes), and other agricultural products and
handicrafts. The fair features a procession of agricultural products,
sweet plum mangoes contests, agricultural products contests, sweet
plum mango beauty pageants, student performances, goods stalls of
the public and private sectors as well as selling of inexpensive
goods.
 Tak
Bat Thewo Rohana Fair
Tak Bat Thewo Rohana Fair, a festivity where offerings are
made to monks. The festivity is held annually on the 1st day of
the waning moon of the 11th month of the lunar calendar or the end
of the Buddhist lent. During the festivity, 109 monks descend from
Wat Khao Nang Buat to accept offerings from the townspeople.
Thai Merit Making (Sat Thai) & Long
boat Racing Festival
Thai Merit Making (Sat Thai) & Long boat Racing Festival is
annually held in October along Khlong 29 at Wat Thawiphon Rangsan,
Amphoe Ongkharak. The fair showcases a variety of long boats racing,
making Krayasat contest (Krayasat is a sticky paste made from rice,
bean, sesame, and sugar, usually eaten during Sat Thai Festival),
merit making on Sat Thai day, and local entertainment at night.
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 Nakhon
Nayok hotels Thailand
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Sida Resort
Various elegant styles of houses line the banks of streams
originating at the renowned Nang Rong Waterfall, in the refreshing
embrace of mountains, evergreen forests, rock gardens, bird
park and orchards. At Sida Resort, nature is yours to relish,
along with a great variety of delicious cuisines for all sizes
of parties and conferences every season of the year. Full
happiness-enhancing facilities are here for every family member
to enjoy complete relaxation and leisure. These include mini-golf
course, large swimming pool, Thai massage, sauna, health garden,
snooker hall, karaoke room, etc. (Rooms
and rates)
Address : 120 Sarika-Nangrong Road,
Hintang,
Nakhon Nayok 26000
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