Kaeng Krung National Park, National park in Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Kaeng Krung National Park is a nature reserve in Surat Thani Province covering a large mountainous area with two mountain ranges rising through the landscape. The park contains rivers, waterfalls, and thermal springs scattered throughout its valleys and ridges.
The government created this protected area in 1991 as a national park to safeguard local ecosystems. The designation became important for protecting the region's wildlife and natural resources for future generations.
The park's network of hiking trails requires visitors to explore with local rangers, following traditional Thai conservation practices for wildlife protection.
The park is accessible from Surat Thani by heading north on the main highway and then turning west toward the mountains. Visit during drier months when trails are easier to navigate and water levels are stable.
The area is home to diverse wildlife including elephants, bears, and other rare animals living across the mountains and forests. These creatures depend on the park's waterfalls and rivers as natural resources essential to their survival.
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