Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary, Phatthalung: Scenic Forest To Explore & Adventure

Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary in Phatthalung

Northern Thailand might be your first choice when thinking about visiting scenic forests. But the south also offers many scenic forests and mountains you shouldn’t miss.

Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary in Phatthalung is where you can come to admire a foggy forest and spend time with nature

Surround yourself with greenery at Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary

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Khao Banthat is home to nature and wildlife animals that attracts attention from many nature seekers with views of lush mountains around.

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If you love hiking in the forest, the site also offers scenic and serene hiking trails surrounded by plantations and streams. You’ll experience many species of plants along the way.

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You can explore the sanctuary’s many small waterfalls, such as the famous Manorah Waterfall where you can rest and play in the water.

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Interestingly, you can hike up to watch a sunset on a mountaintop and bring your camping equipment to camp overnight at Khao Jed Yod Hiking Trails.

To do this, you have to contact the staff at Banpood Forest Reservation Unit for permission and hire a local guide to guide you throughout the hike for your safety.

Visit a scenic viewpoint at Kyun Nok Ten

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Kyun Nok Ten’s viewpoint is a gem that you shouldn’t miss when you come here. You can grab a drink from a cafe nearby and chill out with a panoramic view of gorgeous mountain ranges.

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Besides the viewpoint, Kyun Nok Ten also has accommodation with rooms from ฿1,500 (~USD44.29)/night with nice panoramic views of the scenery.

Reconnect to nature in Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary

From scenic hiking trails to a spectacular viewpoint, the site has a lot to offer for enthusiast adventurers to get away from urban areas.

If you find this place interesting, you can fly to Trang and rent a car to visit, which can be the most convenient way. Feel free to let us know how you like the place.

Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: Ban Na, Srinagarindra District, Phatthalung 93000
Contact: +66 8 3891 8187 | Google Maps

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