Trekking in the rainy season to find the Dragon Tongue flower...at Man Daeng Waterfall, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park.
Exhilarating and incredibly enjoyable.
Man Daeng Waterfall, a short walk but incredibly beautiful.
Man Daeng Waterfall is located within the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. To access the waterfall, visitors should contact and begin their trek at the National Park Protection Unit No. 7 (Man Daeng). This unit is situated 11 kilometers beyond Phu Thap Boek and is located before the national park headquarters.
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Highlights and Difficulty
- There are 8 levels of waterfalls that we can visit.
- The highlights are on levels 5 and 8, but we think the other levels are also beautiful for taking pictures. However, we didn't take any pictures on level 8 because it was raining heavily and we didn't dare to take out our camera.
- Dragon tongue flowers can be found on level 5.
- The walking distance is approximately 3.5 km.
- The walking path during the rainy season is slippery and muddy, which is fun.
- During the rainy season, there are a lot of leeches, so be prepared.
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Accommodation: Camping
- As this was a round trip, we did not stay overnight in the forest. If you want to camp, there is space available at the ranger station.
- Alternatively, you can stay at Phu Thap Boek, which is convenient.
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Expenses
- Park entrance fee: 50 baht per person.
- 4WD car from Ban Man Khao back to the unit office: 1200 baht. Some people may choose not to take the car and walk back along the trail, but you need to manage your time well and may not be able to fully enjoy the waterfall.
- Guide fee: Up to you. The officers informed us of this.
Note 1: Start walking from the office and walk down gradually. It's comfortable and not tiring. Then take a car from Ban Man Khao back to the unit.
Note 2: It's best to start walking before 9 am to have plenty of time. During the rainy season, there are a lot of leeches, so be prepared to encounter them.
This trip, we initially thought we wouldn't be able to go because the timing wasn't ideal. However, when we saw our friends setting off, we couldn't resist and decided to go too. Haha! We had to drive alone to catch up with them. What do you know? We didn't want to go in the first place, and now we're all alone. But it was truly worth it to go hiking. We got caught in the rain, slipped and slid in the mud, got bitten by leeches, and risked setting up our cameras in the pouring rain. Everything I've mentioned sounds like hardship, doesn't it? Haha! But that's what makes it fun. Haha! How beautiful it was, go see the pictures!
Just a short walk into the forest, and you're already surrounded by lush greenery.
How much fun it is can be seen from the condition of the road.
Start gently on the first floor.
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The snake plant we've been wanting to see is on the 5th floor. It's still raining, but we risked taking the camera out to take pictures. It's worth it after coming this far, right?
They are becoming increasingly rare. If you come across them, please help preserve them and refrain from touching them. Let's just admire them from afar.
The only way we can get back is by pickup truck.
The view on the way back to the unit office
Our journey will begin at the unit office, from where we will hike to the waterfall and then exit at the Man Khao village. We will then take a car back, which will allow us to spend more time at the waterfall than if we were to hike back.
Take a car from Man Khao to Phu Thap Boek and then return to the unit's office.
Apologies for the limited number of photos. During periods of heavy rain, we were hesitant to risk using the camera, as we couldn't afford to replace it.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:32 AM