Taksin Maharat National Park is in the Mae Sot District of Tak Province. The park is close to Lan Sang National Park and covers an area of 149 Km2. Taksin Maharat was officially designated a National Park on the 23rd December 1981, becoming Thailands 40th National Park. The park was originally named Ton Krabak Yai National Park because of the enormous Krabak Tree (Anisoptera Spp.) which grows there. Later on the Royal Forest Department changed the name to Taksin Maharat National Park to honor King Taksin the Great. The Park also has amazing geological phenomenon - a natural stone bridge. It is also believed that King Alongphaya of Burma used to march his army through this area.
Topography Taksin Maharat is a rugged mountainous Park, often swathed in cooling mists. Thanon Thongchai Mountain is a major watershed and creates the boundary line between Mae Sot and Tak Districts.
Climate Visitors can enjoy the cool fresh air of Taksin Maharat all year round, but bring a jumper in the cold season (Nov-Feb) as it can get chilly at night.
Flora and Fauna Evergreen forest and pine forest cover the upper slopes, with deciduous and dipterocarp forest lower down. Plentiful wildlife includes serow, sambar deer, barking deer, golden cat, wild pig, and bear.
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Tourist Attractions
Attraction(s) & Trekking/Trailing Map of Taksin Maharat National Park Click the picture to zoom in
Nature Rock Bridge Saphan Hin is a massive stone bar, spanning the gap between 2 cliffs. This hugr rock bridge measures 25m in width and height and 30m in length. A stream flows beneath this impressive rock structure. The beautiful setting is about 10Km.from headquarters and is great for picnicking and relaxing
Activities :
- View
- Cave/Geological Touring
- Bird Watching
- Butterfly Watching
- Trekking
Ton Krabak Yai Ton Krabak Yai is the biggest Krabak Tree in Thailand. It towers 50m above you and measures 16.10m around its girth. You will find this giant of a tree about 4Km from the Headquarters.
Activities :
- Nature trail study
Taksin Maharat National Park Moo 6, Chong Kaeb, Amphur Phob Phra Tak Thailand 63000
How to go?
By Car
You can be reached Namtok Pacharoen National Park by take route number 105, Tak-Mae Sot, you will need to carry on down route 105 for about 125 Km, until you reach a left turn onto route 1090 (Mae Sot to Um Phang road). Follow this road for about 37Km until you see a left turn to Namtok Pacharoen National Park, you should see the Headquarters ofter 700m.
National Park Entry Fees
Adult: Baht100-400.-/person (depends on national park)
Children(0 - < 14 years old): Baht50-200.-/person (depends on national park)
Location Map & Other Related Information
Location & Travelling Map of Taksin Maharat National Park Click the picture to zoom in
Nearby National Park(s) Map Click the picture to zoom in
