Located some 200 km from Bangkok , the Thailand's first and best known national park , Khao Yai , was established in 1962 and it is so far the third largest in the country.

The highest peak in the park is Khao Rom which rises to 1351 meters. The highest region is located in the north and west of the park, but much of Khao Yai is sandstone plateau with elevations between 600 meters and 1000 meters.

Average temperatures is about 28ºC in the hottest months of April and May. In the coolest months of December and January average temperatures could be as low as 17ºC and even lower at some times. Heaviest rain is received during the months of May till October.

The best known wild life in the park are elephants , gibbons and hornbills, however the areas still have at least 25 large mammals including Asian jackal, Asiatic black bear, Malayan sun bear, tiger, leopard, wild pig and deer.

Some 300 something migrant and resident birds species have been identified living in the park's lush forests.

The park has an extensive networks of marked and unmarked trails and it is necessary to obtain permission to spend nights at park outstations. There are at least 12 trails ranging from 2.5 km to about 10 km in length. These trails had been stumped out by wild animals. Most of the trails have color paint markings on the trees. Some trails start at the areas around the park's head quarters and it is necessary to hire a park's ranger for hiking difficult trails.

There are several waterfalls and caves in the park where local people visit on weekends and long holidays for a picnic.

Suggested 2 days, 1 night trip to the park

Assume the starting point is Bangkok. You drive the 2.5+ hours trip in the morning to the park's head quarters where you shall get information plus map of trails. Spend the time hiking , watching wild animals and birds; and sleep in the park's dormitory or in the tents. On the next day you get up early to watch the sunrise and then trek the remaining trails as far as you can until it is time to go back to Bangkok in the afternoon. There are restaurants selling good Thai food and soft drinks in the park. The park's headquarters provide night spot light tours ( one hour long ) at 7 and 8 PM. They use pick up car carrying a powerful spot light to view the animals at night time. Tourists can get a ranger, and a pick up car for transport if necesary, at the headquarters for trekking the trails. The park also has some mountain bikes for hire.

Please note that this is just an estimate only and if you want us to arrange the trip for you please send your request using enquiry form provided in the contact us page or email to us.