General Information
Khao Khitchakut is located in the north of Chanthaburi province. It was designated a National Park in 4th May 1977, the 14th National Park of
Thailand.
Topography
It is a mountainous park covers an area of about 59 square km. making it one of Thailand's smallest parks. The tallest mountain in the park is Khao Probad, 1085m. high. This park acts as a watershed area for Chanthaburi province. The forest actually stretches over 5 provinces although only a small part of it is designated National
Park.
Climate
This park has cool weather all year round, the most popular months for visiting being November through to
January.
Flora and Fauna
Wildlife in the park includes gaur, elephant, bear, sambar and barking deer, serow and many species of
birds.
Prabad Mountain:
the foot of the mountain is 16.5km from the headquarters. Then you have to walk the further 6.5km to the top. In February to March every year thousands of pilgrims walk to the top of the mountain to venerate what is said to be the footprints of the Lord Buddha. On the mountain top are also rock formations in the shape of a pagoda, an upside down monk's alms bowl, a huge turtle and an
elephant.
Krathing Waterfall
there are a series of trails to the falls about 100m from the park headquarters. This waterfall has a series of 13 different
levels.
Changsay Waterfall
this waterfall is 12.5km from the headquarters. A tall waterfall with water flowing all year round. There is a campground nearby. There is also a nature trail, but you need to be accompanied by a park
ranger.
Klong Krasu Waterfall
Klong Krasu Waterfall is a big waterfall which is suitable for playing water and taking peaceful recreation. It locates near the Ranger Station 2th Klong Pai Boon and 8 kilometers far from the office of Khao Kitchakoot National
Park.
Natural Trekking
There are differently interesting trekking-programs which traveler can get more information at the office of Khao Kitchakoot National
Park.
Contact Address
Khao Khitchakut National Park
Pluang Sub-district, Amphur King Ampher Khao Khichakut Chanthaburi Thailand 22210
Tel. 0 3945 2074 Fax 0 3930 9129
How to go?
By Car
By car from Bangkok take the Bangna - Trat highway. After 250km turn left onto Banbung to Glang road, then turn left onto Sukhumvit road until you get to the crossroads at Khao Laiyar, then turn left onto Bunrat - naradoon road for another 21km. There is a sign saying to turn right into the National Park in a further 1.5
km.