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Khao Nang Panthurat Forest Park

Tourist attraction National park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Ban Khao Mai Nuan


Address

RXQ3+R42, Khao Yai, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand

Website

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Contact

+66 98 686 0989

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 5 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (23) trail (19) nature (15) hiking (12) hike (11) beautiful (11) view (11) good (11) path (11) water (10)
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  • 5/5 Emre S. 4 months ago on Google • 333 reviews
    🥾One of the best activities that can be done in this region is hiking here. 🆓It is great that visiting the park is free. ⌚ The hiking route in the park is 2.8 kilometers according to my Garmin watch. It took 1 hour and 32 minutes to walk the entire route. At some points I was out of breath and rested. 🏔️ There are very steep places and sharp rocks on the hiking route. I think it is not very suitable for children to walk here. Maybe your children can play in the camping area. Additionally, if you are not at a certain fitness level, walking here may be challenging for you, even as an adult. ‼️ When you reach the observation terraces, definitely stay away from the terrace because the woods on the ground are not solid and some of them are already broken. 👟 I walked with my Sketchers brand shoes, but I recommend taking a backpack 🎒 with you and putting a bottle of water and small snacks in it. Moreover, take a clean t-shirt 👕 and shorts or pants with you because I sweated a lot during the hike. You can change your dirty clothes after the hike. 🐒 The monkeys at the starting point of the trail are interesting and food is not allowed to be given to them. ☕ After the hike, I rested at the cafe and drank water and coffee. To be honest, I enjoyed the hike so much, even though I went there alone. Being in nature calms you down and makes you happy. If you like hiking, definitely go here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yosita K. 7 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    I pumped into this place without any explanation. I randomly look for places to visit and this place show up on my map. No entrance ticket, guys! This place is free. I think you can camp here too. The first thing you can visit is the giant something mountain. This place talk about a tale of a giant lady who appear in a famous Thai literature. The can transform herself to beautiful lady and she can chant to make men for in love with her. There is one spot call “ Mirror of Giant” because the is a big hold cut through big rock and it look like a mirror for the giant. After that you can checkout the trail. Guys! The trail probably take 1 hour to reach the viewpoint. The trial is sloppy, rocky and many monkeys along the way. Is was absolutely worth it to go up there. You will see the entire place and also cultivation area near by. Don’t miss this place when you visit Cha-am.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Surajit M. 5 months ago on Google • 155 reviews
    Beautiful gem hidden away. Just a 20 min ride from Cha Am. This Park is just too Beautiful. I drove there while it was raining amd misty and while there had clear and cool weather. The trails and bike roads are excellent. The staff at visitor centre is nice. Must drop by once.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalyan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Well maintained national park with no entry fee charged… there are 2 trek paths… one is light up to 75m with nice view over the rice fields another one is bit tougher with 1.3kms trek route with sharp lime stones and good amount of monkeys… if you are looks for good challenging trek better choose 1.3km path… go with proper trek shoes and hydrating options… if you don’t want to trek still this park is worth visiting for the scenic location and views… worth visiting in Petchaburi
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph K. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunningly beautiful and an amazing experience to explore a park located over some limestone kastes. This is unlike any forest park i have been in as it is literally a park over some fairly high lime stone kastes (hills). The type that you see when driving through the south of thailand. It is very beautiful to explore but it takes some effort and steely determination to climb to the top and follow the path. You need to take care, there are many treacherous cliff edges, steep ascents/descents and sharp rocks and sometimes the path seems to evaporate. Getting to the Sang Thong Holly Well view point is the hardest work and once you arrive, you cant actually go on the viewpoint as it is just decayed and is nothing more than a death trap. The other two viewpoints are easy and seem to be well constructed thougn some of the paths are precarious. You need to wear a really good pair of hiking boots or non slip shoes. You need to carry water. Dont go on your own unless you are experienced. Dont take young kids. We left out teenagers at home and this was a relief. Dont visit when it is raining, you can easily slip and hurt yourself or plunge to the bottom. There are many places you need to use your hands, keep low and scramble like a crab. I cut my hand twice. The whole path around takes between 1 and 2 hours. We could have easily done it in 1 hour but spent 2 hours taking in the ambiance and beauty of the place. Absolutely do not go there when it is dark. While i imagine there are amazing sunrises/sunsets from there, i cant believe anyone, except a ranger, would be able to navigate the path when the light is not good, especially as in some places, the path seems more of a suggestion than anything else and from first hand experience, we could have easily ended up on a crumbling edge hundreds of metres in the air. I will go back again for sure and i will plan to be exiting by 4pm at the latest. I highly recommend visiting here. Just be sensible.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Along G. 1 month ago on Google • 78 reviews New
    Suitable for everyone who wants to relax and admire nature. As for hiking up the mountain, it is divided into 3 levels: 1.Easy 2.Medium 3.Hard. The first level is at the Nang Phanthurat mirror. Everyone can climb up with every shoe because the path is easy to climb up. The second level will be a nature viewing route. There will be various viewpoints that will start to be challenging and will take approximately 1-2 hours. It depends on each person's readiness. As for the third level, it is seen as a pond for rejuvenating the Sangha. which must be climbed up quite high and steep Who's shoes aren't ready? It can be dangerous. Because the route is quite challenging. This level is not recommended to go alone. If you're not brave enough, don't go. I've been warned because I've experienced it myself. Overall, it is a place that is worth traveling to once because it is really natural without much decoration. From people who went twice because they didn't collect everything before the time ran out. Our final recommendation is that it's best to go in the morning or before noon. End of review.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 paolo m. 1 month ago on Google • 300 reviews New
    Very nice park and free entry. On the path that goes up the mountain there are very nice black monkeys

  • 5/5 P S. 1 month ago on Google • 255 reviews New
    Out of ten I'd give it a hundred. The management of the park is very good. But it's just the most basic walkway. The way up is very good, sturdy, easy to climb up, the view is beautiful, and the park itself is very clean. I admire it.

  • 4/5 Tereza K. 4 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Really nice and calm park. Entrance is free. The park is small - only one trail approx. 2,5 km. But it's quite steep so don't go in slippers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Antti T. 3 months ago on Google • 132 reviews New
    Fantastic views from the platforms but remember to bring water. Better have your legs in shape though, the climb is quite steep.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saowanee I. 1 year ago on Google
    The scenic view was great. The maintenance is pretty impressive, the grass is cut and flowers are beautiful. They had longer (2.5 km) and shorter trail (150 m) with 2 spots for sightseeing. The staffs are definitely very helpful and friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neung P. 2 years ago on Google
    The park is beautiful and worth a visit. The hike is about 3 kilometers and relatively easy. There is a natural trail which will lead you to a scenic landscape. No fee to enter. Make sure to bring water and proper footwear.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Griffin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to enjoy the nature. If you are planning to try to walk up the trail, remember to have the proper outfit
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miles M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful unexpected find for me whilst visiting Cha-Am. It's a beautiful park with several nature trails. I chose the trail which brings you to two viewpoints high up on the rock. The paths are well defined so you can't get lost, but steep and rocky in places. I really struggled climbing in the heat (31C) so my advice is go as early as you can. There's a visitors center at the base and thank goodness for a Caffè there also where I bought water. I couldn't have made the second viewpoint without water. After the first viewpoint, you drop down a little way before climbing back up again. I would say you need a reasonable level of fitness to do this. Good views from both viewpoints where small wooden platforms have been built. If you've got the energy, definately worth doing this walk.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mr P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park, immaculately taken care of and well worth the drive to get here from the city center. WARNING if you plan on going to Sang Thong holy well be sure to wear hiking boots. There are sharp rocks and parts of the trail are challenging. The viewpoint platform is broken, in decay and very much not there. Be careful on the viewpoint.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kraindeer 1 year ago on Google • 216 reviews
    Highly recommend!! 2km trekking path of limestone mountain (2-3hr) not too hard, no entry fee. There are many spot for taking the great view, you can enjoy sunrise view above the sea. Make sure to prepare proper shoes, some water and keep all staff in your bag to avoid attacking from the monkey.

  • 4/5 Nico 6 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Ask at the tourist center about a map with Infos. People speak very little english and very little Grab activity around there. The trail takes about 1.5 - 3h depending if you like to see every sightseeing point. But very nice nature, monkeys around and quiet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arinta 1 month ago on Google • 124 reviews New
    I'm tired. 20 km. round trip, climbing, very tiring + very hot. Who would recommend that you don't have to travel far like us? Because of nature Anyone coming for a long walk, I recommend 2-3 bottles of water because it gives the feeling of climbing a mountain, climbing rocks, not walking steeply.

  • 5/5 Beyond R. 9 months ago on Google
    A such beautiful place. All green scenery was in raining season. A short hiking 150 meters was highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Genesis F. 1 year ago on Google
    Come in the morning for a cool hike, we came with a paid guide tour in a shuttle from our resort. However, You don't really need a guide to bring you around. There's are small cafe in the park for drinks There are two hike path, a longer hrs one and a 15 mins one. We have young children so we opt for the shorter hike and manage to get beautiful photos as well. Climb up the stairs on your left , it's a 10 minutes 3stops climbs that tell the story of the Khao nang phathurat. TOURIST ALERT The items around the idols status are offerings, they are not for sales nor clothes to be worn for photo taking. The shorter hike brings you around the big lawn area, becareful of snakes when you cross the grass back. We heard hiss sounds! Get a hiking sticks to poke the ground to scare the snakes away. The longer trail starts at the further end left after the pavilion of stories with a huge sign of entrance. Have fun, wear proper hike wear and be careful of nature animals and insects.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 glenn f. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this clean and nature park we hiked the trail. It is tough but worth it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Piyanuch P. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice place to chill out especially in December, Good for 1-2 hour Hiking. The place was named after a character in the tale called Sang Thong, so we can see many things connected to the tale. There is a small coffee shop near the entrance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregor H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very clean and nice park. There's a very short trail and a longer in that takes you up to two view platforms. A large part of the trail are steps in fairly good condition. Both trails together take about 2 hours. Nice views from the top!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 One P. 1 month ago on Google • 95 reviews New
    Convenient, clean, safe, fresh, beautiful

  • 3/5 Taha K. 3 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Nice place but a 200 baht ticket for foreigners... If you're a fireigner and only using the ticket for this one, I'd probably pass it. If you must, you should use the same ticket for another one of the national parks

  • 4/5 John G. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Nice place to get some fresh air, see some monkeys and birds, get a stair workout if you want. Recommend. Easy scenic scooter ride from Cha Am.

  • 5/5 Athul M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best park with free entry. Well maintained and good parking. Staff’s are very helping and hospitality is too good. You can tent here for free with a free registration. Hiking is good but not much pretty amazing view points.

  • 5/5 Bao Chau P. 1 year ago on Google
    If you just wanna the photo of the rock curve, its the small trail with 10mins climbing. The main trail takes me 2.5hrs (not so sporty person), the trail is in good maintainance, have signboard and wooden step to guide. Exit Route is just rocky stairs. Not so steep up-hill, sometimes flat yet the trail to SangThong Holy Well is super rocky and quite dangerous in the view point (yet the view is amazing) Better you drive there or rent motocycle yourself or have advanced deal with your taxi as this area is Not Grab-friendly for sure. Only one staff who cannot speak English. No entrance fee.

  • 5/5 Marissa D. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect for a morning jog, family picnics, hiking (level 1-2) read books, paint, and some quiet time with nature..they also have a small coffee shop and the toilets are clean.

  • 5/5 Thanathip R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good views and to be enjoy climbing the mountain with 5 highlight point There’s obviously trails to walk around the mountain what is Incline way and High slope about 2 km per route

  • 5/5 Kel G. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful nature park ... I must see place highly recommended.... please walk the hiking track yes it is hard but it is rewarding

  • 5/5 Jens K. 5 months ago on Google
    It's lovely, a chill place to calm down for a short while. You just can have a relaxed picnic with a great mountain view,, there are swings for kids and monkeys who may try to steal a snack. There is a steep but short climb near the entrance if you just want to see the panorama and snap some pictures. If you feel sporty, there is also a beautiful nature trail with plenty of nature, viewpoints and caves along the way. Don't underestimate the hike though, bring some water and decent shoes and it's a fun challenge. If you bring a bicycle you can ride on a dedicated bike path through the forest for a few km, the kids may enjoyed this most. All of this is free, so if your budget is low it's fun to explore or simply chill. The park is very clean, so please don't litter.

  • 1/5 Gustav G. 7 months ago on Google
    Dangerous viewpoint platforms. The plaques are old and bursting. I cracked through one and injured myself. Just my hiking pole prevented me from something worse. Later I saw the same hole on another platform. The whole plaques needs to be replaced. I hope the park management will be active about it before something really bad will happen

  • 5/5 rattapol p. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean and calm park. The pathway to visit the viewpoint is easy to go.

  • 5/5 JR 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    If you love nature and forests, this place is perfect for you. The natural noise, atmosphere, and scenery here are very calming and charming. I went here with my friends and it was one of the most memorable experiences we had, Despite the exhausting walk, it's incredibly fun. I highly recommended for someone out there wanting to feel the nature and enjoy a forest atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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