Located in Khao Ya Puk, approximately
145 kilometers from the city, Namtok Chat Trakan
National Park occupies a total area of 146,875 rai
of land (equivalent to 58,750 acres). This is the
location of the famous 7-tiered waterfall which
cascades down high mountain cliffs which have traces
of carvings of pre-historic symbol. In addition,
there is a beach and a pond suitable for swimming
situated just in front of the waterfall’s lowest
tier.
To get to the national park take Highway No. 12 to
Ban Yang. At Km. 68, turn left onto route No. 2013
which leads to Nakhon Thai District. Then proceed on
route No. 1143 to Chat Trakan District.
Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phitsanulok.
It departs 7 times a day: 6.00 a.m., 7.20 a.m., 9.30
a.m., 11.30 a.m., 3.20 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. Visitors
may camp out in the park with permission from the
park officials. Call 05 523 7028 or email
reserve@dnp.go.th.
Phu
Soi Dao National Park is located in both Chat Trakan
district of Phitsanulok Province and Nam Pard
District of Uttaradit Province. Occupying a total
area of 48,962.5 rai of land (equivalent to 58,750
acres), the park stretches along the Thai-Laos
border with the highest peak measured at 2,102
meters above sea level. The climate park is cool
throughout the year and visitors are able to see
several species of wild flowers.
One
of the most distinctive features of the park is the
savanna field amidst the dense pine trees. Another
attraction worth visiting is the five-tiered Namtok
Phu Soi Dao which is located quite near to the park
office. “Larn Paa Son” which can be reached in 4-5
hours via mountainous trails is also a highly
recommended place for an overnight stay. In
addition, Namtok Sai Tip, the next waterfall on the
way, is a place where visitors can marvel at moss
and lichen covered cliff. Advanced notice to Park
Officers is required and highly recommended. Call 05
541 9234-5 or email
reserve@dnp.go.th for more camping and travel
information.
From
Phitsanulok
By
Car:
take the Phitsanulok - Wat Bot - Ban Pong Cae - Chat
Trakan - Phu Soi Dao route where the total distance is
177 kilometers. Alternatively, take the Phitsanulok -
Nakhon Thai - Chat Trakan - Phu Soi Dao route where a
total distance of 154 kilometers.
By
Buss:
there are buses departing from the city at 6.00 a.m.,
7.20 a.m., 9.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.50 p.m. and 04.30
p.m.
