How many days should I spend in Khao Sok National Park?
It’s worth staying for one or two nights in Khao Sok town itself There are some beautiful resorts in the middle of the mountains, great restaurants and you can even rent motorbikes to explore the park yourself.
Is Khao Sok National Park worth visiting?
Yes! Khao Sok National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations in Thailand. Because of the 2 day tour where you go deep into the ancient jungle and where you have the opportunity to stay in a unique location, this park is great to visit.
How do I get from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park?
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park is to fly and bus. Taking this option will cost ฿750 – ฿2600 and takes 6h 34m. Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hua Lamphong station station and arriving at Khao Sok National Park.
How do I get to Khao Sok National Park?
By plane: Surat Thani airport is the nearest one but you can also choose Phuket airport. By train: Surat Thani train station is the nearest one. Be careful: the southern line is very busy, advance booking is highly recommended. By night bus: There is only one night bus per day stopping at Khao Sok.
Where should I stay in Khao Sok?
Khao Sok Nature Place – SHA Certified. Hotel in Khao Sok.
What animals are in Khao Sok National Park?
Wildlife. Many of Thailand’s exciting mammal species can be found in the park; elephants, gaurs, sambar deer, sun bears, Asian black bears, Malayan tapirs, crab-eating macaques, gibbons, Indochinese serows, mouse-deers, porcupines, marbled cats, wild boars, Asiatic wild dogs.
Are there tigers in Khao Sok?
There have been tigers in Khao Sok, there may still be a smaller population deep inside the inaccessible areas, but no one has seen one in the park for decades, not even camera trapped. Most advertising about wildlife watching should be taken with a pinch of salt.
How do I get from Khao Sok to Patong?
The best way to get from Patong to Khao Sok National Park without a car is to Local Bus and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs ฿600 – ฿750. How long does it take to get from Patong to Khao Sok National Park? It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Patong to Khao Sok National Park, including transfers.
How do I get from Phuket to Khao Sok National Park?
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Khao Sok National Park is to taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs ฿3200 – ฿3900. Is there a direct bus between Phuket and Khao Sok National Park? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Khao Sok. Services depart hourly, and operate every day.
Are there crocodiles in Khao Sok?
Nope, none of this! over a year ago.
Is Khao Sok a rainforest?
Welcome to Khao Sok National Park Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand is an amazing place. It is covered by the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, huge limestone mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves, wild animals and much more.
What is Khao Sok known for?
The main attractions of Khao Sok are Cheow Lan Lake, wildlife, iconic limestone hills, waterfalls, raft houses spread over the lake, trails, caves and rivers. Khao Sok was established as Thailand’s 22nd national park in 1980 by The Royal Forest Department.