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Overview
Phetchaburi. The country's largest national park, and regarded as one of Thailand's most important remaining wildlife habitats, Kaeng Krachan is truly a birdwatching must. Located only 3 hours drive from Bangkok, Kaeng Krachan boasts some of the best forest, birding and wildlife viewing opportunities in the country.
Birds
Notable Species
With over 400 bird species, the park is home to five species of hornbill: the Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Brown Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill and Plain-pouched Hornbill.
At the higher elevations of the park other delights include the Long-tailed Broadbill and the Ratchet-tailed Treepie (in Thailand, can only be found in Kaeng Krachan).
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Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Access to the lower campsite 'Ban Krang' is now fast and easy due to the tarmac road to it. This takes about 20 minutes by car and has many interesting places to stop en route. The campsite itself is a good location for viewing many types of birds, with the main trail from it taking you up to Stream 1.
A good trip can be had just at this level, but many of the more exciting birds can only be seen higher up, so hiring a guide with a truck is usually recommended for visitors.
Access upwards from Ban Krang is officially limited by the following times:
Up: 0530 - 0730 and 1300-1500
Down: 0900 - 1000 and 1600 - 1800
In practice visitors are allowed to drive up from the campsite as far as km18 at any time. At km18 there is a large open area by a small dam with a left turn in the road, after which there is a sharp right as the road heads up steeply. The road beyond here is narrow and one-way only and cannot be accessed in a sedan.
There are three streams between the campsite and the dam. In the dry season cars can cross these, however cars with a low carriage will likely ground at Stream 3 and possibly Stream 2.
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