Khao Phanom Bencha National Park

Geographical Features
The site is comprised of with Khao Phanom Bencha at 1,397 meter in height above mean sea level, providing watershed area for the surrounding areas of Krabi Province and then flows to Andaman sea. Phanom Bencha mountain range is layed from north to south.
Weather Condition
The weather is warm and humid throughout the year. There are two seasons, Hot season between January to April and Rainy season between May to December, maximum rainfall is in June to October.
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
As a Moist evergreen forest, fauna in the park consisting of Hopea odorata, Dipterocarpus alatus, lagerstronemia cupida, Malacca teak, Michelia champaca, Parkia speciosa, Baccarea sapida. Ground fauna found are palms, genus Calamus or Daemonothops, greenia wightiana and bamboos. There are a number of animals live in the park which generally can be found are serows, wild pigs, panthers, clouded leopards, black bears, mouse deers, langurs, gibbons, Stump-tailed monkeys, Asiatic wild dog, squirrel, iorises, white-rumped shama, hornbills, pheasants, red jungle fowls.

Location and Journey

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park 170 Mu 4, Tumbol Tubprik, Muang Krabi, Krabi, Thailand 81000 Tel. : 0 7566 0716 (สนง.), 0 7566 0717 (ศูนย์บริการฯ) Fax : 0 7566 0716 Head's name : Sonchai Rastcharoi Position : Forestry Technical Officer, Professional Level

By Car

From Talat-Kao junction, Krabi province takes a bus through Si Trang Road, turn left at 1km,follow the way of Talat Kao - Ban Huaito about 20km will find the headquarters.

Accommodations

Booking can be arranged through in this website or telephone booking at +66 2562 0760. Reservation can be made 60 days in advance. Payment at Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, needs to be done within 2 days after the reservation is being made. Foreign clients who perform online accommodation booking from outside Thailand must transfer the accommodation fee (except bank service charge) to Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand, account number 039-6-02816-0. It is important to e-mail The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to np_income@dnp.go.th with the following information : 1) Booking Code. 2) Name of booking person as shown in the booking information. and 3) Name of National Park that has been booked. more

Status = Online Reservation

Zone	Service Name	Bed rooms	Bath rooms	Guests/ Unit	Price/ Night	Facilities	Reserve
Zone 1	1. Bencha 102	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	2. Bencha 103	2	2	4	1,200	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	3. Bencha 104	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	4. Bencha 105	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	5. Bencha 106	2	2	4	1,200	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	6. Bencha 107	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	7. Bencha 108	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	8. Bencha 110	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	9. Bencha 111	1	1	2	600	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan
Zone 1	10. Bencha 112	2	2	4	1,200	mattress (3.5 feet bed), fan

Note : Extra visitors will be charged as follows: bungalow or terrace house 100 baht/person/night, dormitory 50 baht/person/night. Bedding will not be provided.

Zone	Zone Name	Zone Detail
Zone 1	Bencha 101-105	Bungalow, Headquarters area
Zone 1	Bencha 106-110	Bungalow, Headquarters area
Zone 1	Bencha 111-114	Bungalow, Headquarters area

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Meeting Room

Tourist Attractions

Beautiful Nature

Bang Sran Waterfall

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Bo Namphut

Activities : Nature trail study

Huai Niang waterfall

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling Bird Watching

Huai Sakhe the site is located at 300 m from the headquarters, closed to Huay To waterfall nd with 3 levels

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Huai To Waterfall the site is situated at 350 m from the headquarters. Its originated from Khao Phanombenja that providing a clearpool with 11 levels and 70-80m height

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Khao Phueng Cave the site is situated at 2 km from the headquarters. There are significant stalactites and stalagmites in various formation.

Activities : Nature trail study Cave/Geological Touring

Kho Nang Non

Activities : Nature trail study View Camping Trekking

Lok Khao Chang

Activities : Nature trail study Camping

Phanom Bencha Mountain It is 1,397 meters in height above average sea level which had thick forest on its highest peaks. At the top, you can view the beautiful landscape of Krabi town. The trail up to the view point composing with Evergreen forest covered with thick trees, if you would like to trek to the view point, contact directly with park official.

Activities : View Trekking

View Point

Activities : Nature trail study View Bird Watching

Nature Education

Nature Trail

Activities : Nature trail study Bird Watching

Facilities

Men's restroom There are toilets for men.

Women's restroom There are toilets for women.

Accommodation Bungalows are also available.

Camping site Khao Phanom Benja National Park provides camping places for travelers.

Parking National Park provides parking lot for visitors.

Food services Restaurant is available in the Park.

Visitor center Visitor Center is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park 170 Mu 4, Tumbol Tubprik Amphur Muang Krabi Krabi Thailand 81000 Tel. 0 7566 0716 (สนง.), 0 7566 0717 (ศูนย์บริการฯ) Fax 0 7566 0716 E-mail bencha_2551@hotmail.com