Khao Sok National Park and Exotissimo Gibbon's Call in Khao Sok Adventure Tour
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Thailand is one of the countries in the world having rich nature. All the regions in Thailand are characterized by different landscapes of mountains, valleys, rivers, rainforests, mixed deciduous forests, hills, waterfalls, cliffs, beaches, with different kinds of wild plants and wildlife. Thailand's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries cover more than 25,000 square kilometers. Evenly spread throughout the kingdom, such places afford nature lovers opportunities to enjoy Thai flora and fauna in unspoiled surroundings, including adventure activities for those who want more exciting trip, such as Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, Sam Roi Yot National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Tarutao Marine National Park in Satun or Ko Samui and Ang Thong Marine National Park in Surat Thani. In this issue, Exotissimo Travel would like to introduce one of the national parks in Thailand, "Khao Sok National Park" in Surat Thani, where travelers both Thais and foreigners can engage in various activities, relaxing or adventure such as island hopping, canoeing, elephant riding, trekking, rafting, nature trailing, and staying in a hut nestled by evergreen forested surrounding. Covered by the oldest evergreen forest, huge limestone, mountains shooting straight up in the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves, wild animals and much more, Khao Sok National Park could easily be the dream adventure in Thailand and relaxing destination for those who seek for nature/ adventure travel At a Glance: Topography Composed of Limestone Mountains, possessing the scattered peaks of Ka Lo Mountain whose form resembles those of towers; the highest peak to reside in the park measures at 961 meters above the sea level; the area in which the park is located contains highly acidic, sandy soil that is easily eroded during rainstorm. Climate The weather is influenced by monsoon winds from both the Indian and Pacific Ocean with rain beginning in late April until late December. Heaviest rain is during May to November. Best time to visit December to April Flora and Fauna Flora: Various types of plant life can be found; this includes a number of very rare sacred tree species such as the Neobalanocarpus heimil. A few other plants include the following: Genus Hoper, Chisocheton and Anisoptera etc., as well as small bushes such as the Rafflesia kerrii, palm, rattan, betel palm, and various types of bamboo. Fauna/ Wildlife: home for a wide variety of wildlife such as the gaur, banteng, sambar deer, bear, Malayan tapir, macaque, gibbon, serow, mouse deer, porcupine, marbled cat, wild boar, and Asian wild dog. It also acts as the natural habitat for several for several bird species. Recommended Tour Gibbon's Call in Khao Sok Activities in Khao Sok National Park Imagine walking through a 180 million year old rainforest, the morning filled with the sound of gibbons calling across the canopy above. You reach a clearing and your guide tells you to be quiet and look to the sky. There you see a hornbill flying low as it searches for food in the jungle below. In Khao Sok, this experience is an almost daily occurrence. Khao Sok National Park is the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. It predates the Amazon and can be traced back in time as far as 180 million years when it was part of a great river delta protected by a coral reef six times longer than the Great Barrier Reef. Part of a protected area that covers almost 4,000 sqm of south Thailand, Khao Sok is home to some of Asia's rarest flora and fauna including the world's largest flower, the rare Rafflesia Kerrii. Trekking is the best way to experience the beauty of the area. Several trails lead from the park headquarters into the jungle following jungle paths that take you to waterfalls or caves. Walking under the shade of giant fig and rattan trees, your guides will be on the constant look out for gibbons, hornbills and other wildlife, while monkeys are seen often. Deeper into the park you will find Chao Lam Lake. Created in 1982 when the Rachabrapha dam was built, Chao Lam is famous for the giant limestone Karst Mountains that rise mystically from the water to heights of over 100 meters. Part of a topographical chain that stretches from Phang Nga Bay near Phuket to Guilin in China and also occurs in Vang Vieng in Laos and Halong Bay in Vietnam, the mountains of Chao Lam are one of the travel world's best kept secrets. A longtail boat ride across the lake in the early morning is an unforgettable experience as the waters reflect the giant limestone mountains creating magical memories. When the area was flooded, several villages were lost and 100 metres below the waters are complete communities. As part of the national park, there are no permanent buildings around the lake but the original inhabitants were allowed to build floating raft houses and adventurous travelers can spend the night in the simple bamboo huts in the middle of the lake. As well as trekking through the park, kayaking on the lake or down the Sok River are other ways to discover the area. Located almost half way across peninsula Thailand, Khao Sok is easily reached from Phuket, Krabi, Sutat Thani or Khao Lak and should be an essential part of all visits to south Thailand. View Gibbon's Call in Khao Sok Tour from this link http://www.exotissimo.com/index.php?id=gibbons_call_khaosok Contact for asking for further information or making an inquiry Also see other adventure tours in Thailand Chiang Dao Mountain Trek Shan Homestay in Tham Lod The Karens of Sangakhlaburi Kaeng Krachan Trekking |
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