Namtok Samlan National Park

Namtok Sam Lan National Park originally called "Phra Phutthachai National Park" or "Khao Sam Lan National Park", covers 4 districts: Mueang Sara Buri, Kaeng Khoi, Nong Khae and Wihan Daeng, and occupies an area of approximately 44 square kilometres or 27,856 rai. It was declared a national park on 2 June 1981. October to January is the best time to visit.

The park comprises many tiny and large mountains with a plain in the valley. The highest summit is Khao Khrok with a height of 329 metres. It is the highest sightseeing spot where the panoramic view surrounding the centre of Saraburi and nearby districts can be clearly witnessed. During World War II, the Japanese soldiers used this spot to watch the movements of their opponents through binoculars. The condition of this area is still naturally abundant. Many wild animals can be witnessed such as pheasants, red jungle fowls, barking deer, monkeys, wild boars, and various kinds of birds such as the Asian fairybluebirds, the white-crested laughing thrushs, the lineated barbets, the green-billed malkoha, as well as, many types of butterflies. There are many waterfalls inside the national park such as Namtok Sam Lan, Namtok Pho Hin Dat and Namtok Ton Rak Sai. [Source: TAT]

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