Namtok Thara Sawan Forest Park

Namtok Thara Sawan Forest Park
Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park located in Moo 1, Moo 5 and Moo 6 of Khuan Ka Long Sub-district, Khuan Ka Long District, situated in Pah Khao Ma Mai Yok Natinal Reserved Forest, coverd the area of 17.72 sq.km. The Royal Forest Department declared this forest park on July 23, 1996.

Geographical Features
Most of the area is protected forest and water shade area. Its high mountain originates Thara Sawan Waterfall.

Weather Condition
Its climate patter can be divided into 2 seasons. These are summer started from February to April and Rainy season started from May to January. It’s heavy raining during November to January.

Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
It’s abundant forest. Economical valued trees found consist of Dipterocarpus sp., Intsia palembanica, Hopea sp., Parashorea stellata, Dipterocarpaceae, Mytrtaceae genus, bamboo, various vine and herbal plant species.
Fauna found consists of jungle fowl, monkey, langur, porcupine, gibbon, bat, deer, tiger, bear, wild pig, palm civet and various species.

Location and Journey
Namtok Thara Sawan Forest Park
Khuan Ka Long Sub-district,, Khuan Ka Long, Satun, Thailand 91130
Tel. : 0 7431 1020 Fax : 0 7431 2117
Head's name : Visut Arwato Position : Forest Officer 5

By Car
Tara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park situated in the national reserved forest where is approximately 19 kms away from the Forest Protection Unit 1 (Tung Nui). It can be accessible by car and motorcycle. The route to Sawan Waterfall Forest Park is taking Yon Trakan Kham Thorn Rd.-Pracha Song Kraw Rd.-Ban Soi 10 Rd.-entrance to Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park.

Accommodations
Accommodation is not available for tourists. If you would like to go there for recreation, please bring your own camping gears. Kindly ask for permission from contact Thara Sawn Waterfall Forest Park officers.

Beautiful Nature
Thara Sawan waterfall Thara Sawan is a very beautiful waterfall. It’s watershed area as well habitat for various species of animal. It’s suitable for recreation and environmental education.

Facilities
Men's restroom There are toilets for men.
Women's restroom There are toilets for women.