Khao Phanom Thung or Khao Phanom Thung Viewpoint | Phetchaburi

Kaeng Krachan National Park, spanning two provinces – the districts of Nong Ya Plong and Kaeng Krachan in Phetchaburi Province and the district of Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province – is the source of the Phetchaburi and Pranburi rivers. It boasts a rich and diverse natural landscape with lakes, waterfalls, caves, and impressive cliffs. Khao Phanom Thung,

It is a mix of grassland and rainforest, offering breathtaking views of forests and mountains, as well as a dense sea of ​​fog that forms towards the end of the rainy season and in winter. Two tourist attractions are the Khao Phanom Thung viewpoint and the summit of Khao Phanom Thung.

You must contact the park visitor center at least one day in advance and wait for a permit. You can drive up Khao Phanom Thung yourself, but we recommend a four-wheel-drive vehicle with good traction, as the road is quite steep. If you don't want to drive yourself, you can rent a car at the visitor center. Kaeng Krachan National Park issues permits for the ascent at two different times.

Address: Kaeng Krachan National Park, Huai Mae Phriang Subdistrict, Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi Province

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/sj9KsVRXh8HaT3dY6

Open for visits: Please contact the park's visitor center.

At Khao Phanom Thung there is a viewpoint from which you can observe the sea of ​​fog and the sunrise: This viewpoint is located about 900 meters above sea level.

The dense sea of ​​fog can be observed from the end of the rainy season until early winter (approximately October to February).

It's also a beautiful viewpoint for watching the sunrise. Camping.

At the mountaintop there is a spacious, open area with full facilities, ideal for overnight stays to enjoy the cool weather.

Year-round natural diversity: Khao Phanom Thung is characterized by grasslands and lush rainforests. During your trip, you will experience the cold and perhaps even hear the sounds of wildlife such as gibbons or observe swarms of butterflies during the butterfly migration (late rainy season, early winter).

Getting there and opening hours: The road up to Khao Phanom Thung is quite narrow and only accessible in one direction. (Overtaking is prohibited.)

Therefore, the park has restricted the times for ascent and descent as follows: Mornings (for viewing the sea of ​​fog)

Afternoon (for overnight stays)