Namtok Chat Trakan National Park

Namtok Chat Trakan National Park is a national park located in Phitsanulok Province of Thailand, established in 1987. It encompasses a substantial portion of Amphoe Chat Trakan.

Namtok Chat Trakan National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Chat Trakan waterfall
Location within Thailand
LocationPhitsanulok Province, Thailand
Coordinates17°09′0″N 100°50′50″E
Established1987
Visitors46,603[1] (in 2015)

Topography

Most of the park is mountains covered with evergreen forest. The source of several rivers is within the park, including the Khwae Noi River and its tributary the Phak River.[1] The area of the park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion.[2]

Pakrong Waterfall

The Pakrong Waterfall, a.k.a. Chat Trakan Waterfall, is located within the park.[1] The sandy beach near the falls is suitable for swimming.[1] Some of the cliffs near the falls are inscribed with yet unexplained rock carvings.[1] The stream from the waterfall joins the Phak River.

Wildlife

Animal species in the park include barking deer, wild boar, jungle fowl, chevrotain, squirrel, chipmunk and numerous bird species.[1]

Plant species found within the park include:[1]

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References
  1. "Namtok Chat Trakan National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  2. Luang Prabang montane rain forests



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