Halfway up Phu Kradueng in 3 days and 2 nights.

Hello everyone! This is my first review and my first time visiting Phu Kradueng National Park. This trip came about after seeing a picture of Pha Lom Sak on a friend's IG. It was so beautiful that I had to go see it for myself. Before going, I did a lot of research on the trails and prepared myself physically by going to the gym every day and running 5-7 kilometers a day for a month. But I have to say that even with all that preparation, my legs were still sore for 2-3 days after returning from Phu Kradueng. -_-'

I chose to travel to Phu Kradueng by Air Muang Loei tour bus. I took the bus from Mo Chit and chose a late-night departure so that I would arrive early in the morning. I boarded the bus at 10:35 PM and arrived at Pha Nok Aew around 5:00 AM. I washed my face, brushed my teeth, and had breakfast at Je Kim's restaurant. They have a wide variety of food to choose from, and most importantly, they give you a lot of rice. You can tell them if you want more or less rice, and the staff is very friendly. However, it was still very early in the morning, so I just had a simple fried egg and ice cream (ice cream tastes better than usual when it's cold >_<).

Day 1: February 2, 2018

After eating, we went to rest behind the shop for a while, as Phu Kradueng National Park opens at 7:00 AM.

After a short nap, it was time to take a shared taxi to Phu Kradueng National Park. The morning air was so cold that our lips were numb and our faces were shaking. The wind was blowing hard. When we arrived at the entrance of Phu Kradueng National Park, we rented a tent.

After paying the entrance fee, we left our luggage with the porter for 30 baht per kilogram.

Now, we've reached the starting point. Let's go!

Remember to take a picture of the map with you so you don't get lost on your journey.

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Before boarding, please pay your respects to the Buddha. This will ensure a safe journey.

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Don't forget to bring your walking stick, it's very useful. It helps us support ourselves and makes us less tired.

After walking for a while, I started to feel tired, but I kept going. I came across a group of porters who were playing loud music, and I couldn't help but sway along to the beat. It helped me to relax and forget about how tired I was.

After a long walk, I finally arrived at Sam Haek. It was a tough climb, but the fresh air made it worthwhile. I didn't sweat much, but my body craved something sweet. So, I indulged in a refreshing cup of shaved ice.

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"After a satisfying meal, continue your journey at a leisurely pace. Avoid rushing, as this can lead to fatigue and discomfort."

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Taking breaks and resting when tired allows for continued progress at a relaxed pace, eventually reaching the desired destination. The initial hike took approximately four hours, followed by an additional three kilometers to reach the campsite.

Upon arrival, we rented pillows, blankets, and sleeping mats. We also brought our own sleeping bags and pillowcases, as we were concerned about cleanliness. After that, we walked to our tent, cleaned it, organized our belongings, and went to find something to eat.

This dish costs 60 baht, but the portion is huge. It will keep you full until the evening.

After lunch, we went to Phra Sri Nakarin Park and Pha Mak Duk to watch the sunset.

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We arrived at Pha Mak Duak Viewpoint at 4:30 PM. However, it seems like we won't be able to see the sunset today due to the heavy clouds. Nevertheless, the weather is cool and relaxing. Don't forget to bring a mat to spread out and enjoy the scenery.

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After watching the sunset, we went back to our tent and had a barbecue for 500 baht, which included a plate of fried rice. After eating, we went to take a shower. The temperature was in the single digits, which was really chilling. I finally understood what it felt like to have numb arms, legs, and face. I was shivering all over, and my heart was racing. I'll never forget it. I thought to myself that I would definitely come back tomorrow and ask the store if I could take a hot shower, no matter how much it cost. For now, good night and sweet dreams. Zzzzz.

Day 2: February 3, 2018

Waking up before dawn, we set off to witness the sunrise at Pha Nok Aen. Guided by park rangers, we walked with eyes half-closed, battling sleepiness. Upon reaching the viewpoint, we were greeted by the aroma of coffee and Milo, a welcome treat in the chilly morning air.

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After watching the sunrise, we returned to our tents and slept until 8:00 AM. We then woke up and went to find something to eat. Breakfast today was rice porridge and deep-fried dough sticks, which were delicious again. Why do I have a good appetite every meal here? After breakfast, we continued our journey into the forest. Oh, don't forget to buy lunch to eat, because there are very few shops on the route we will be walking today, and you may get hungry. So we bought sticky rice with pork to take with us. Today was a day of serious hiking in the forest, where we encountered strange trees, beautiful waterfalls, and fantastic weather.

Anothat Lake, the water is super cool.

Cloud-Kissing Cliff: Breathtaking Views and Refreshing Air

The Cloud-Kissing Cliff boasts exceptionally fresh air.

Finally arrived at Pha Luhm Sak.

Stopped for a cup of coffee. The owner was very funny and welcoming.

I wanted to eat a brownie, but I couldn't because it was all booked. 😭😭😭 I'm so sad. T_T If you want to come, you have to call and make a reservation first.

The sun has set. They say that if you don't come to Pha Lom Sak, it's like you haven't been to Phu Kradueng.

To see the sunset in the midst of good weather like this is the best. Very impressed, very beautiful.

After watching the sunset, we had to hurry back to our accommodation because it was getting too dark. If you come here, don't forget to bring a flashlight because the way back is really dark. We couldn't see the path at all. We arrived at our tent around 8:00 PM and prepared to take a shower at the store and have dinner. Today, I will definitely not take a cold shower. It cost about 70 baht for a hot shower, but it's okay as long as I don't have to suffer. I'll do it!

Hello, Golden. This deer's name is Golden. It's very tame and likes to ask people for food. It's cute and friendly. You can take pictures with it.

Day 3: 04/02/2018

Exhausted from the day's activities, I showered, applied massage oil, and went to bed. Good night. Zzzz

Day 3: 04/02/2018

Good morning on the third day, the day we had to travel back to Bangkok. We woke up, changed clothes, brushed our teeth, and went to find something to eat as usual. Pork porridge, deep-fried dough sticks, and, as an addition, grilled sticky rice.

After eating, we went for a relaxing walk and took some photos.

After taking photos, we prepared our belongings to be carried by the porters. We started our descent around noon.

The descent was more challenging than the ascent for us. We had to constantly dig our feet into the ground because it was quite slippery. Even though we were wearing shoes with good traction, we still slipped a little.

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On the way down, we stopped for snacks and drinks, including ice cream, shaved ice, and delicious yellow watermelon.

It takes about 2 hours to walk down.

Upon arrival, we retrieved our luggage from the porters and prepared to shower at the park's shower facilities. Bathing at this time would prevent us from becoming too cold. After showering, we stopped for a cup of green tea before returning to Pha Nok Khao.

We needed to hurry back to catch the songthaew to Je Kim's shop, as there wouldn't be any available if we returned too late.

We arrived at Pha Nok Khao, at Je Kim's shop, around 6 pm. We had dinner and bought some souvenirs there.

The food was affordable, delicious, and clean. Afterwards, we washed our faces, brushed our teeth, and rested while waiting for the tour bus back to Bangkok.

On the way back, we took a Sun Bus tour bus. We arrived in Bangkok around 4 am.

In the end, thank you Phu Kradueng for letting us go on an adventure, meet people, experience the kindness of uncles, aunts, and older siblings. It was a really fun trip. If I have the chance, I would love to go again.

Thank you.