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 Amphoe
Khao Phanom |
 Kao
Phanom Bencha National Park
 lies about 20 kilometers from Krabi town on the Talat Kao-Ban Huai To
Road. The park covers an area 50.12 square kilometers in parts of three
district : Khao Phanom , Amphoe Muang and Ao luk. It is composed mainly
of virgin forest growing amid craggy hills and valleys. There are a
number of interesting places to visit
Namtok
Huai Sa-de
springs from a steep cliff 1.2 kilometers from the park offices.
Tham
Khao Phung (Khao Phung Cave)
5 caves with
stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes lying 3 kilometers
distant from the National Park Office. Some resemble stupas, others
mushrooms, a curtain, etc. The cave wall are sparkling white and
dazzlingly beautiful.
Tourist accommodations and services are available nearby; to make
reservations, contact the Kao Panom Bencha National Park Office, Amphoe
Muang, Krabi 81000.
Namtok
Khlong Haeng
The source of this 500 meter tall water fall in Mount Thep Bencha, th
etallest mountain in Krabi. It lies about 10 kilometers from the Kao
Panom District office.
Ton
Han Waterfall
This falls has its source in the Kao Panom
Bencha Mountains like Klong Haeng Waterfall, but it is as tall. It lies
16 kilometers from the Kao Panom district office.
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Amphoe
Khlong Thom |
Wat
Khlong Thom Museum
 This contains stone tools, bronze
implements, metal coins, pottery shards, ceramic and stone decorative
arts, and colored beads more than five-thousand years old dug from
excavations in the area. The museum is on the grounds of Klong Tom
Temple in Tambon Klong Tom Tai, 1 kilometer distant from Klong Tom
District office.
Namtok
Hin Phoeng
This three-level falls drops from a height of 800 meters and lies in Ban
Hin Perng in Tambon Klong Pon, 25 kilometers from the Klong Tom District
offices. The area is forested and shady.
Thung
Teao Forest
This is one of only a few lowland forests in Southern Thailand. The
nature trail begins about 800 meters before reaching the Kao Nor Ju Ji
Park Office within the Restricted Hunting Area of Kao Pra-Bang Kram. It
passes through both secondary forest, now in the process of development
and growth and primary forest containing very large, ancient trees. The
trail climbs into the limestone foothills, passing a pool of startling
clarity and beauty. After that it enters an area open and spacious
before returning to the park office. Many animals and plant species in
the lowland forest are extremely rare, some are close to extinction. Of
particular note is the colorful Pitta Gurney bird, or nok taew laew tong
dam in Thai, which was long thought wiped out but has recently been
re-discovered living in Tung Tiao.
Namtok
Ron
These are 12 kilometers from the Klong Tom District office in Tambon
Klong Tom Nua. The area is forested and shady; the hot springs are
hotter than others nearby.
Koh
Sila
On this island are found many colorful and exotic species of bird.
Koh Sila, is 2 kilometers from Hat Bor Muang Beach.
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Amphoe
Nua Klong |
Jam
Islan or Poo Island
A large Muslim-populated island forming
its own sub-district in Krabi. The population engages mostly in fishing,
rubber cultivation and the local craft of cloth weaving. This last has
become so well-known that Krabi province is famous for its cloth, called
Pah Tor Koh Poo weven cloth. During the fair-weather months of dry
season. passage to the island can be made by taking a boat from the Jao
Fa pier in Krabi Town; when the weather is rainy, take a boat from Laem
Kruad pier in Nua Klong District. Beach bungalows are available for
overnight visitors.
Sri
Bor Yah Island
This island lies not far from Jam Island and is likewise populated by
Muslims engaged in fishing and rubber planting. The atmosphere is quiet
and pleasant, perfect for unhurried holiday relaxation. Beach bungalows
are available. During fair - weather months take the boat from Jao Fa
Pier in Krabi Town ; in rainy season, leave form Laem Kruad pier in Nua
Klong District.
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