Khuean Srinagarindra National Park Situated close to Erawan and Sai Yok National Park, Khuean Srinagarindra National Park features beautiful natural landmarks and the scenic reservoir over Srinagarind Dam. The park acquires a total area of 1,532 square kilometres covering parts of Sai Yok, Si Sawat and Thong Pha Phum districts of .

History Geography The watershed forest feeds into the reservoir of Tropical rain forest and mixed deciduous forest Srinagarind Dam and remain untouched. The mountain blanket the limestone mountain range. The average range is stronghold for wildlife and origin to natural elevation is 400 metres above mean sea level. The landmarks such as Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall, a hot highest peak towers at 1,200 metres. The watershed spring, caves and reservoir. The area became Thailand’s forest feeds into the Khwae Yai River and fills up the 39th national park in 1981. reservoir of Srinagarind Dam. Climate The national park has high humidity due to the remarkable annual rainfall. The average temperature is 29 degree Celsius making it a comfortable place to visit. Notably, the temperature can drop to 8 degree Celsius in winter months. Flora and Fauna Rich dry evergreen forest and mixed deciduous forest is home to a wealth of plants such as Xylia xylocarpa, Shorea obtusa, S. siamensis, Afzelia xylocarpa, Schleichera oleosa, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Hopea ferrea, Dalbergia oliveri, Lagerstroemia calyculata and Tetrameles nudiflora. The region produces honey and types of minerals. The park is habitat of various wildlife species such as Asian Elephant, Guar, Tiger, Sambar, Lar Gibbon and Phayre’s Leaf-monkey. Species of birds include Red Junglefowl, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Thick- billed Green-pigeon, Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker, Olive-backed Sunbird and Scaly-breasted Munia. Freshwater fish include Yellow Mystus, Transverse- bar Barb, Ocellated Featherback, Giant Snakehead and Greater Brook Carp.

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57-12-106_166-204 Eng New19-05_Y-Coated.indd 187 5/19/15 8:30 PM Attractions ◆ Scenic reservoir. The reservoir offers impressible ◆ Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall. Cascading through images of nature. There are many picturesque views many levels, this is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the cruise trip along the 100 kilometres surrounding in the Kingdom of Thailand. the lake. A superb trip for naturalists. ◆ Pha Tat Waterfall. A beautiful scenic waterfall in Thong Pha Phum district. The lush forest is origin with abundant various plants. ◆ Neramit Cave. The limestone cave has a very Krai Kriang beautiful dome decorated with formations of stalagmite. ◆ Phra Cave. The cave houses an ancient Sam Prasop Khao Wong Buddha image. Once, the cave served as refuge for to Sangkhla Buri the Siamese Army defeated by the Burmese in the th Ban Klang 13 century. ◆ Nam Chon. A scenic reservoir. to Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary ◆ Srinagarind Reservoir Hot Spring. These are visible along roadside. to Nong Prue to Khao Pha Sawan Dong Yai Laem Dam Huai Mae Khamin Si Sawat

Thong Pha Phum Headquarters Huai Mae Khanmin Hotspring Phra Getting There Nam Mut ❚ Khuean Srinagarindra National Park is 105 Pha Tat Phra Prang kilometres from the town of Kanchanaburi. Tha Thung Na Motorists can travel via Highway 3199 bound Mae Kwa for Srinagarind Dam. From there, it takes 2 hours to reach park headquarters on the road. Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall is on this route. to Erawan National Park A chartered boat is available at Srinagarindra The Republic of the Union Dam Market or Tha Kradan Market of Si Sawat of Myanmar to Sai Yok district. The boat trip takes one hour.

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