Nakhonnayok Province

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    Nakhon Nayok is an ancient town over 900 years old. It was established in the Dvaravati period but the name Nakhon Nayok was just recently found in the records as An eastern fort town of Ayutthaya during the reign of King U. Thong. Nakhon Nayok is 106 kilometers from Bangkok by the highway along Khlong Rangsit. The distance is 137 Kilometers by Highway No.33 (Suwannason Road). It occupies 2,132 square kilometers And is administratively divided into four Amphoes: Muang, Ban Na, Ongkharak, and Pak Phli.

Travel

By Bus Buses leave the Northern Bus Terminal (Tel : 272-0229 & 272-0330) on Phaholyoyhin Road every 30 minutes, commencing at 5.30 AM until 8.30 PM, throughout the day. Airconditioned coaches cost 65 baht per single journey. Regular (non-airconditioned) buses cost 37 baht.

By private Car The shorter route, following the Rangsit irrigation canal, is 106 kilometres. The longer route, via Highway 33 (Suwannason Road), is 137 kilometres.

Interesting Place

Nam Tok Sarika

    This fall is located in Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Muang, 15 kilometers east of The township along Suwannason Road.This roads ends at the area of the waterfall, which is very large in size. It was nine-levelleed cliff, each level of which has a reservoir storing water large quantity during the rainy season but no water at all during the dry season.
   
Nam Tok Nang Rong

    This waterfall is located in Tambon Hin Tang,Amphoe Muang,20 kms east of the township along Suwannason Road.branch off on the right-hand side at Km.12 for another seven kilometers where the road ends.The fall consists of many levels each of which has a small reservior suitable for swimming.
   
Nam Tok Heo Narok

    This large size waterfall located in the vicinity of Amphoe Pak is under the responsibility of Khao Yai National Park Center.It is accessible via Bangkok Don Muang-Hin Kong; then branch off again on the left throughHighway No.33 to Noen Hom Intersection.Or from Bangkok one go to Rangsit and go by an old road to the Nakorn Nayok-Noen Hom Intersection.Then one enters Highway No.3077 to Nam Tok Heo Narok.It cascades from a 200 meters cliff.
   
Suan Sida

    This garden is a fruit orchard of 200 rai which belongs to Khun Raphi Chirakarn and is located next to Nam Tok Nang Rong on the right of the Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road. There are two streams originating from the fall following through the area of the garden. One of the streams flows naturally while the other is blocked from place to place by dikes forming reservior at different levels along the way. Tourists are allowed to swim in these two streams but in the dry season there is no water. Facilities available in Suan Sida are bungalows and a camping area,food shops and meeting hall. Further details can be obtasined from Tel.2235395 and 2239328
   
Wang Takhrai

    This resort belongs to the Chumphot-Phanthip Foundation and is a botanical garden beautified with a tremendous number of decorative plants occupying an area of 1,400 rai. One can drive to view the area throught the internal roads as well as obtain accommodation at different prices. For more detail please contact Tel. 2454934
   
Suan Kong Kaeo

    This 20 rai resort belongs to Khun Prachuap Kongkaeo.It used to be a fruit orchard but noe is transformed to be a shady garden providing a camping area,food shops,and accommodation at different prices to tourists.
   
Nam Tok Wang Muang

    This is a small size waterfall having a stream passing through a low cliff. It is accessible by Highway No.33 from where,at a distance of seven kilometers beyond the provincial township, one has to branch off to the left for a distance os 14 kilometers more to get to the falls.
   
Khao Ya National Park

    Thailand’s second largest national park, covers an area of 2,168 square kilometers, some 25% of which falls within Nakhon Nayok province. (The remainder covers parts of the neighbouring provinces of Saraburi, Prachin Buri and Nakhon ratchasima.) the park contains several beautiful waterfalls, including, within Nakhon Nayok province, the fearsome Haeow Narok (Chasm of Hell), which cascades in spectacular descent through forested mountains onto the plains below.
    Khao Yai’s dense forests and sprawling high-altitude plains support a broad spectrum of mammal species, including elephants, tigers, tigers, gibbons and deer, more than 33 bird species, including giant hornbills and silver pheasants, and more than 2,500 kinds of tree, plants and flowers.
    The park can be visited by motorised vehicles throughout the year, though by far the best way to enjoy local flora and fauna is to join one of the jungle treks originating in Nakhon Nayok.
   
Nakhon Nayok-Khao Yai Jungle Treks

    Such treks were begun in 1992, and have proved to be popular with tourists who wish to appreciate Khao Yai’s natural attractions to the best possible advantage.
    The Trekking Season lasts from December to June, and is suspended during the Rains Season.
   
There are 3 major treks:
    Route 1
    Beginning at the Nang Rong Waterfall, this route passes Khao Ta Mon, Nang Non Waterfall, Tad Ta Mong Waterfall, Tad Ta Kong Waterfall, tad Ta Phu Waterfall, Ma Now Waterfall, and emerges onto the Khao Yai plateau. The route illustrates the beauty of waterfalls, lovely wild orchids and forest, forest denizens, such as deer, birds and monkeys. This 25-kilometre trek takes 3 days/2nights to complete.
    Route 2
    Beginning at the Nang Rong Waterfall, this route passes beside Khlong Wang Takhrai, Klong Sompong Yai, following hillocks and animal trails to the Mae Plong Waterfall which consists of 7 rapids feeding large and natural pools. This 10-kilometre trek takes 2 days/1 night to complete.
    Route 3
    Beginning at the Nang Rong Waterfall, this route follows the waterfall downstream to the Khao Chom Long Waterfall. This 10-kilometre trek also takes 2 days/1 night to complete.
   
Canoeing

    In recent years, canoeing has become a popular and environmentally friendly weekend past-time, usually from May through October, at Nakhon Nayok. The Sarika Canoe Club, located on the opposite side of the road, beside the bridge near the entrance to Wang Takhrai, comprises local enthusiasts who negotiate waters passing downstream from Wang Takhrai and Tha Dan n kayaks. Visitors are welcome to participate. Expert tuition is available. Within two hours, neophyte canoeists can negotiate the scenically picturesque waters flowing towards the Nakhon Nayok River.

    Complete and up-to-date details, regarding current prices and water conditions, may be obtained from the TAT office in Nakhon Nayok (Tel : (073) 312-282 and 312-284) . information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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