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Amphoe Nopphitam
Namtok Krung Ching
Namtok Krung Ching is a beautiful and important waterfall
of Khao Luang National Park. Located in Tambon Krung Ching, the
waterfall derived its name from Ton Ching, a kind of palm prevalent
in the area. The waterfall has many levels, each with a different
name, such as Nan Mut Phae, Nan Fon Saen Ha, Nan Plew, Nan Chon,
Nan Chone, Nan Ton To, and Nan Wang Rua Bin. The most breathtaking
level is Nan Fon Saen Ha where water drops off a sheer cliff 100
metres high, splashing down creating a mist covering the area like
rain unlike other falls. The waterfall is under the jurisdiction
of the Khao Luang National Park Protection Unit. A 3.8 km. long
road leads directly to Nan Fon Saen Ha. The area has a training
centre, accommodation and a campground.
To get to the falls, take the Nakhon Si Thammarat-Phrom Khiri Road
(Highway No. 4016). Upon reaching Na Reng intersection, turn left
to King Amphoe Nop Phitam and turn right onto Highway No. 4186.
The total distance is 70 kilometres.
Namtok Yot Lueang or Namtok Muang Mai
Namtok Yot Lueang or Namtok Muang Mai, is to the south of
Krung Ching waterfall in Moo 6, Tambon Na Reng. This medium-sized
waterfall has 4 levels, which are Nan Toei, Nan Kradot, Nan Ya Kha,
and Nan Plio. Swimming can be enjoyed here amidst the coolness of
the jungle. To get to the waterfall, take the Nakhon Si Thammarat-Phrom
Khiri route (Highway No. 4016) for 40 kilometres.
Rafting on Khlong Klai
Rafting on Khlong Klai (can be done on rubber boats provided
by Krung Ching Administration Office in Moo 3, Tambon Krung Ching,
near Krung Ching waterfall. There are 2 rafting routes, one is the
2.5 km. Pak Khlong Phitam-Lan Hin Dan route that takes 1 hour and
the other is the 6 km. Pak Khlong Phitam-Ban Thung Nai route, requiring
3 hours for completion. The fee is 250-350 baht/person. For more
information, contact tel. 0-7530-9004 and 0-1677-3112.
Tham Hong
Tham Hong is a medium-sized cave with a stream running through
its centre before going subterranean to another stream outside.
Stalactites and stalagmites of strange shapes abound in the cave.
The most distinctive characteristic of the cave is a waterfall that
drops down 3 levels. Visitors in the cave must wade through water
before emerging from the exit 300 metres away. The cave is under
the jurisdiction of the Khao Nanthi National Park Protection Unit
(Khlong Lamphaen). The cave is situated just before Krung Ching
waterfall.
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