Khao Lak-Lamroo National Park: This national
park covers parts of Thaimuang, Ka-pong, Thakua-pa and Muang
districts, and lies about 33 kms. south of Thakua-pa Town
on Route 4. Tourist attractions here are:
Khao Lak : Twenty-five kilometers from
Thakua-pa town on Route 4, only an hour from Phuket International
Airport, there is a mountain with a shrine on top. This
shrine is dedicated to the guardian spirit of Lak Mountain,
or "Khao Lak". Opposite this mountain is Khao
Lak Beach, a stretch of sand and rocks alternating. There
are many accomodations and tour agencies here.
Laem
Pakarang , located on the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route.
Driving from Takua Pa town on Phetkasem Road, the cape will
be on the right, another 5 kilometres down the side road.
It is a sandy beach piled with deer coral washed up on
the beach by strong waves – thus giving the beach
its name. The beach is blessed with groves of pine, making
it ideal for camping and relaxation.
Namtok
Ton Chong Fa is located on the Takua Pa - Khao
Lak route like Laem Pakarang. Driving from Takua Pa town,
the waterfall will be on the left, a right turn and going
for another 5 kilometres. The cascade runs all year round
and the surroundings are blissfully calm and cool under
the trees’ shade.
Hat Bang Sak, located in Tambon Bang Muang
on Phetkasem Road, on the Thai Mueang - Takua Pa section,
between Km.76-77 and going down a side road for another
hundred metres. The beach of Bang Sak has clean white sand
and stretches along a grove of shady pines. Accommodation
and restaurant are available on the beach.
Hat Khao Lak, 32 kilometres from Takua
Pa, is now an interesting destination for domestic and overseas
tourists. It has an advantage of beautiful, long beach of
Andaman Sea and green mountain of Khao Lak-Lamru National
Park parallel to the coast.
The accommodation of Takua Pa along Khao Lak and Bang Sak
Beach are built in the original southern architecture style.
With the combination of the hospitality of local people
who love in nature and environment, seaside town of Khao
Lak –Takuapa has its unique and charms of attracting
tourists to the area.
Lamroo
Waterfall: This waterfall is a national park in
Kradai Mountains. It is a mediumsized waterfall and has
5 levels. Taking the fork from Route 4090 and passing Ka-pong
District Administrative Office, drive toward Baan Lamroo
for about 9 kms. The waterfall is another kilo meter away.
Hin Laad Waterfall : About 8 kms. east
of the District Administrative Office, 3 streams formed
this waterfall: the Baang Yai, Khao Mai Kaew, and Malakor.
Rocks at this waterfall are spread out like paving stones
and the water is crystal clear.
Naraya
Nika Rhaam Temple: This temple is about 14 kms.
away from the District Administrative
Office there are three statues of Narayana (Rama), Rama's
brother, and Rama's wife, Sita. These three statues also
indicate the origins and antiquity of Hindu Thakua-pa, called
in ancient times "Takola"
Ka-pong Hot Spring: The District of Ka-pong
built a pool 8 kms. away from the District Administrative
Office in order to catch the mineral water that flowed through
this part of the sea. The water is 65 degrees Celsius.
Saeng Thong Waterfall: This waterfall
is a medium-sized one, located 48 kms from Phang -nga Town.
Opposite Ka-pong Hospital is a road leading to the waterfall.
Go down this road for 6 kms. (5 kms. of which is asphalt,
the last kilometer gravel). There are together 11 levels
at this waterfall.
