Contact Location : Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, P.O. Box 3, Nakhon Thai District, Phitsanulok Province 65120
Telephone Number : (+66) 8 1596 5977
Email : phuh-055@hotmail.co.th
Facebook : Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park

Information  

         Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is located on the border of two provinces: Loei Province's Dan Sai District and Phitsanulok Province's Nakhon Thai District. Phu Hin Rong Kla is a historical sitewhere there was a protracted battle. A display showing the heroism of Thai warriors' and classhes between tribes that resulted in bloodshed. There are stories about life and death as well as historical images and building conditions from the past so that future generations can study the consequences of using force to persecute, which usually results in immeasurable losses. The park covers approximately of 191,875 rai or 307 square kilometers.

Background

          Between 1968-1982, Hin Rong Kla Mountain range was used as communist base causing political instability. Mid 1972, government implemented Phu Khwang operation joining the efforts of mixed troops from Army Region 1, 2 and 3, as well as Royal Thai Navy Air Division, Air Force, Police, and Civilian to take Phu Hin Rong Kla back, but it was not successful as Phu Hin Rong Kla is located in the complex high mountain with dense forest.

           Later, the Royal Thai Army Headquarters had change their strategic plan to get rid of communists, using policy no. 66/2523 and order no. 65/2525. The Army Region 3, and mixed soldier unit, civilians, police, and army no 3 (Pho To Tho 33) led by Colonel Phairoj Chan-urai, the director of Pho To Tho 33, implemented the new policy and won the fight without any death. The villagers and communist groups were mostly hilltribe people (Hmong) changed their mind and surrendered to the officers and left the area.

          Later, Pho To Tho 33 had started developing the area by cutting a road through Phu Hin Rong Kla. Pho To Tho 33 issued an urgent letter no. So Ro 4001(301)/324, dated 10 January 1983, to the Army Region 3 and the Internal Security Office Region 3 to be part of the decision and coordinate with the Royal Forest Department to consider the establishment of Phu Hin Rong Kla as a National Park. The area is a headwater with beautiful scenery, and unique attractions such as Lan Hin Taek and Lan Hin Pum. It also has historical significance as a battle ground between the national army and the communist party. It is suitalbe to be designated as a National Park.

          The National Park Division under the Royal Forest Department proposed the National Park Committee resulting in the resolution of the meeting 1/2526 on 15 March 1983 approving the decree to establish Phu Hin Rong Kla Forest as a National Park. The decree marking Phu Hin Rong Kla Forest in Bo Pho, Noen Perm, and Ban Yaeng Sub-district in Nakhon Thai District, Phitsanulok Province, as well as Kok Sathon Sub-district in Dan Sai District, Loei Province to be Thailand's 48th National Park was announced in the Government Gazette, Volume 101, Section 96, dated 26 July 1984.

Note : After paying the entrance fee to the National Park, please carry the receipt for inspection.

191,875 rai (307 square kilometers)

Water turbine		Man Daeng Waterfall
Bureau of State Power		Pha Chu Thong
Romklao-Pharadon Waterfall		Lan Hin Taek
Military Political School		Phu Phaeng Ma
Phu Lom Lo		Lan Hin Pum
Huai Khamin Noi Waterfall		Death Bridge
Air raid shelter

Nature trails ⇔ Trekking ⇔ Visit  Waterfall ⇔ Geological condition ⇔ History and culture watching ⇔ Observe flowers/plant ⇔ Stargazing

Welfare shop : 08:30 - 16:30 hrs.

National Park Headquarters area: AIS, TRUE, DTAC

 

The topographical features consists of a fold mountains (complex mountain) with Phu Man Khao, Phu Phaeng Ma, Phu Khi Tao, Phu Lom Lo, and Phu Hin Rong Kla the most notable summits. The highest summit is Phu Man Khao, which stands approximately 1,820 meters above sea level, followed by Phu Lom Lo, which stands at 1,664 meters above sea level. These mountains runeast to west and are the source of numerous rivers, including Lam Sai Creek, Nam Khumun Creek, Om Sing Creek, Mueat Don Creek, and Luang Yai Creek.

Phu Hin Rong Kla: Due to its altitude, Rong Kla has a cool year round climate, similar to Phu Kradueng and Phu Luang. In winter, rthe temperature can drop as low as 0 to 4 degrees Celsius, with fo covering the area. Summer is also cool, and the rainy season brings plentiful rain. Throughout the year, the average temperature ranges between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.

The national park is covered in three distinct types of forest: deciduous dipterocarp forest, hill evergreen forests, and coniferous forest (pine forests). Deciduous dipterocarp forest is a type of forest found in low-lying areas near foothills, and the site is comprised of unfertile and relatively dry soil. It is home to Burma Sal, Burmese Sal, Shorea talura, Hairy Keruing, Schleichera oleosa, and Dipterocarpus tuberculatus Roxb, as well as other trees.       Hill evergreen forests grow in the higher mountains where the rainfall is quite substantial and the humidity is reminiscent of a dense forest. Among the plants that are frequently observed are Evergreen Chinkapin, Lithocarpus sootepensis, Cinnamon, and Schima wallichii Korth. The ground plants consists of rattan and various palm species. The Coniferous Forests (pine forests) are generally found on the plains, and are home to Merkus Pine (Pinus merkusii Jungh & De Vriese), Khasiya Pine (Pinus kesiya Royle ex Gordon). Several of them are clustered together in a massive coniferous forest. Additionally, wild orchids are found in a wildflower garden found in the rocky courtyard, including Doritis, Dendrobium infundibulum, Eria lasiopetala (Willd.) Ormerod, Dendrobium crystallinum, Phlegmariurus hlegmaria, Agapetes saxicola, White Roses, Red Roses, Sponges, Mosses, Ferns, and Lichens. These wildflowers bloom in vibrant colors from the end of the rainy season to the beginning of winter.          Previously, Phu Hin Rong Kla was home to a variety of wild animals, including Tigers, Wild Deers, Indian Muntjac, Mouse Deer, and various species of birds. However, humans moved in in large numbers, and it was also home to the battleground, so many of the wild animals were hunted for food. At the moment, the situation has stabilized, and large wild animals such as the Tiger, Indian Muntjac, Mouse Deer, Bears, and Birds have become more prevalent.

How to get there by car :    

        Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is located approximately 500 kilometers north of Bangkok and takes approximately six hours by car. To reach the town of Phitsanulok travel for 120 kilometers from Bangkok on Asian Highway No. 1 , before intersecting with Highway No. 32, which passes through Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Singburi Province, Chainat Province, and Nakhon Sawan Province. Then take Highway No. 117 for 130 kilometers to Phitsanulok town. The most convenient route from Phitsanulok town is via National Highway No. 12, the Phitsanulok-LomSak Line, and then a left onto National Highway 2013 towards Nakhon Thai District. Before entering the Nakhon Thai district, on the right is an intersection with Highway No. 2331, which leads to Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. The terrain is steep, and the route takes a meandering path at times.

 

- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 1 (Nam Sai)
- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 2 (Thap Bork)
- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 3 (Mak Khaeng)
- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 4 (Khok Klang)
- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 5 (Kaeng Lat)
- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 6 (Tup Kho)
- National Park Ranger Station Pho Ro Ko No. 7 (Man Daeng)
- Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Headquarters

- Accommodation - Rong Kla 101 (Rong Kla)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 102 (Pek Mai)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 103 (Phai Lai)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 104 (Thio Khao)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 105 (Khop Fa)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 108 (Choeng Doi)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 109 (Man Daeng)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 110 (Kla Su)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 201 (Panan)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 202 (Monta Doi)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 204 (Ta Hern Wai)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 205 (Chang Nga Dieo)
- Accommodation - Rong Kla 206 (Lin Mongkorn)