Khao Sok
Rainforest
 On
the mainland, only a few hours from Phuket in Surat Thani,
is Khao Sok Rainforest. Khao Sok National Park is a verdant
jungle with complex mountain ranges and rugged high cliffs.
The park contains considerable wildlife including elephants,
bantengs, tapirs, bison, bears, and black panthers. Many kinds
of rare wildlife are still to be found within the area of
some 161,000 acres. Khao Sok is eminent for its native rainforest
and spectacular karst cliffs. It is also home to the rare
rafflesia flower, locally known as 'buah phut', with blooms
measuring almost 80 cm in diameter.
Some spots
within the park are really worth a visit. You can explore
most of the attractions on foot, and there are a number of
very well maintained trails for hiking. Rare flora and fauna
can be found along the nature trails. In addition, you can
enjoy rafting or canoeing adventures in the park.
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