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Khao Sok National Park
Spectacular Khao Sok National Park is one of the highlights of a visit to southern Thailand. Dotted with lush limestone mountains and filled with tropical rainforest, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, Khao Sok is home to a staggeringly diverse range of wildlife and plants. Covering an area of more than 700 square kilometres, this tropical wonderland in Surat Thani province was formally established as a national park in 1980.
Khao Sok National Park
National Park entrance fee
An entrance fee is payable at all of Thailand’s national parks. The fee for foreign visitors to Khao Sok National Park is 300 Baht (150 Baht for children) and covers a 24-hour stay. The fee for Thai nationals is 40 Baht (20 Baht for children).
Visiting Khao Sok National Park
Although Khao Sok National Park covers such a wide area, much of the park is inaccessible to visitors due to the topography and density of the jungle. There are no public roads within the boundaries of the park. Khao Sok National Park can be split into two main areas. The first is the location of the park headquarters and the visitor centre. The second area is further east at Ratchaprapa Dam and Cheow Larn Lake.
Park headquarters and visitor centre
The Khao Sok National Park headquarters and visitor centre are located just off Highway 401, the road that runs between the towns of Surat Thani in the east and Takua Pa in the west. The small village of Khlong Sok is on the road that leads to the entrance to the park and many visitors to Khao Sok choose to base themselves here. With guest-houses, restaurants, bars, tour companies, transport services and ATMs, the village is a convenient option for tourists.
Cheow Larn Lake (Ratchaprapa Dam)
The boat pier for Cheow Larn Lake is quite some distance from the park headquarters and visitor centre. Tourists can stay in floating bungalows on the lake overnight or alternatively there is a limited amount of accommodation in the nearby town of Ban Ta Khun.