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At present, under the process of appointment as a national park, which shall cover part of the following local: Khlong Thong, Khlong Reng, Khao Ok, Khao Thong Not, Pa Khao Chai Son, Len Khlong Khanom, Khao Fee Hai, Khao Wang, Khao Krot, Chai Kram-Wat Pradu, Khao Hua Chang Forest and 8 islands namely, Ko Mut Tang, Ko Mut Kong, Ko Rap, Ko Hua Ta Khe, Ko Wang Nai, Ko Wang Nak, Ko Noi and Ko Ta Rai, all in Sichon and Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, and Ko Samui District, Surat Thani. Most of the area is covered with lush primary forest which is the originating point for many creeks, from which water is used by the locals for consumption and agricultural activities. Some of the areas are of limestone mountain and quite healthy mangrove forest. Khao Dat Fah View Point From this observation point, sun rise and sunset can be seen along with the view and scenery for Ko Tan, Ko Samui, lush primary forest of Khao Dat Fah and many native birds. In the morning, gibbons usually make a lot of noises and often come into sight. The route leading to the observation point is an asphalt road with street lights along the way. It is 1.5 kilometres away from Khanom District. Tham Khao Wang Beautiful cave with stalactites and stalagmites with many astonishing rocks formations. The cave is 1.3 kilometres away from Kanom District. Nam Tok Nahn Phai Three storey waterfalls pouring down to a deep and wide pool of water. This waterfall is 9 kilometres away from Sichon District. Mu Ko in the National Park Area Consists of 8 islands with beautiful beaches. Around some islands, many magnificent corals can also be seen, such as stony corals, staghorn corals and pavona. Khlong Khanom Mangrove Forest Mangrove forest in the area is in a very good and luscious condition and is also considered one with the most perfect ecosystem. |
