Joanna James
Khao Sok in southern Thailand is best known for its crown jewel, Khao Sok National Park, which has a whole host of exciting things to do in store for you. Let yourself lose and head out to discover everything fun and exciting Khao Sok has to offer for a delightful getaway in southern Thailand.
The sprawling 162 square kilometre reservoir of Cheow Lan Lake is a man-made lake within the sanctuary of Khao Sok’s most popular Khao Sok National Park, whose construction dates back to 1982. Today, it is one of the biggest attractions of Khao Sok’s favoured national park, blessed with breathtaking scenery and boundless serenity. Hop aboard a traditional longtail boat and set sail across the unruffled waters, treating your eyes to all the beauty that’s around you.
A sprawling nature reserve that extends for a whopping 285 square miles, Khao Sok National Park is certainly not without its fair share of hiking and trekking trails. You’d be delighted to learn that the best hikes of the national park start right at the park’s main entrance, adding to a convenient experience. While the majority of trails take you through some of the most dense forests, the routes are well-marked for easy navigation. Treks here in the secluded national park are bound to bring you elusive wildlife encounters and explorations of some of the most beautiful waterfalls you’ve ever seen.
No matter where you choose to holiday in Thailand, your Thai experience wouldn’t be complete without getting a taste of authentic Thai cuisine and Khao Sok is no exception. To best experience the mouth-watering local cuisine, take a Thai cooking class and put your culinary skills to the test. Try your hand at making a couple of traditional Thai dishes and let your taste buds revel in the authentic blend of flavours.
Wat Thum Nang Panturath, better known as the Monkey Temple among tourists to Khao Sok, is an interesting sight that’s still under the radar. The offbeat temple complex is set on the outskirts of the Khao Sok village, only a few hundred metres outside the Khao Sok city centre. Some might find that the temple itself is not worth a visit, but the opportunity to witness hordes of mischievous monkeys surely makes it totally worth it.
Among everything fun and exciting that Khao Sok National Park has to offer, its host of dramatic caves are absolutely unmissable. Unleash your inner adventurer and embark on an adventurous exploration of the park’s many caves. After a day of adventure, vacationing tourists have a slew of Koh Samui family accommodation options offered by properties such as Santiburi Koh Samui to retreat to.
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