Khao Luang Bird Watching

Khao Luang (Krung Ching)Bird Watching

More than 200 species of birds make their home in “ Khao Luang National Park ” the located in the Southern Peninsular province of Nakhon Sri Thammarat.The hill evergreen and montane forest provide some of the best montane birds habitats in the country and many species found in Khao Luang national park are rare resident and found only in Southern Thailand.The park is set within the Nakhon Sri Thammarat mountain range providing a variety of wildlife habitat types in relation to elevation. Within the park is tallest point in Southern Thailand, Khao Luang it stand 1835m. tall,with cool temperatures, as low as 5C, and tree species such as Oaks and Rhododendrons near the park.at the lower elevations,there are high rainfall, humid climate and plants such as Dipterocarpacae, Leguminosae, Plam and Ficus species, Mosses, Ferns and Climbing vines.Of the park"s tourist spots,Krung Ching waterfall is know to be the best birding location.Most species at Khao Luang are resident, so good bird watching is available all year round. Bird List of Khao Luang

Khao Luang (Krung Ching)Bird Watching 3 Days
Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Khao Luang National Park.
	Pick-up from air-port.(Phuket/Krabi province)
	Transfer to Khao Luang/check into Khao Luang national park bungalows.
12:00	Lunch
14:00	Start the afternoon explore rare resident and migratory birds,on the way you'll see Maroon Woodpecker, Malasian Rail Babbler,Chestnut-naped,White-crowned Forktail,White-throated,Orange-headed Thrush,Brown-streaked,Red-throated Flycatcher,Red-bearded Bee-eater,Asian Paradise Flycatcher,Yellow-breasted, Crimson-breasted,Thick-billed Flowerpecker and other birds.
17:00	Return back to Bungalows.
18:00	Dinner.
20:00	Start the Night Bird watching/explore Javan Frogmouth,Buffy Fish Owl, Brown Wood Owl and other birds.
21:00	Return back to Bungalows.
	Meals:B/L/D
	Overnight at: Park's Bungalows.
Day 2: Khao Luang National Park.
06:00	Breakfast.
06:40	Early morning birding,walk throught the Rain Forest,to explore Malaysian Rail Babbler, Rufous-collared Kingfisher and other birds.
12:00	Lunch.
14:00	Start the afternoon birding program,explore Banded Kingfisher,Blue-eared Kingfisher, Blue-banded Kingfisher, Rufous-winged Flycatcher,Asian Paradise Flycatcher and othert birds.
17:00	Return back to Bungalows.
18:00	Dinner.
19:00	Start the Night Bird watching.
21:00	Return back to Bungalows
	Meals:B/L/D
	Overnight at: Park's Bungalows.
Day 3: Khao Luang National Park.
06:00	Breakfast.
09:00	Early morning bird watching,You'll see White-crowned Hornbill,Red-billed Malkoha, Chestnut-breasted Malkoha,Raffles's Malkoha and other birds.
12:00	Lunch/Check Out.
13:00	Start the afternoon bird watching program.
15:00	Transfer to air-port.
	Meals:B/L/D

Trip Information:
Duration	Trip Grade	Group Style	Group Size	Season
3 days 2 nights	Easy	Private Tour	1 to 8 persons	All Year

Inclusion:	Exclusion:
-English-speaking Bird leader	-Any other service not mentioned in the programs
-Park entrance fees (400 Baht/per/person)	-Personal expenses
-Refreshment	-All alcoholic and Airfare.
-Insurance and Internet	Preparation :
-Vat 7%	-Light walking boots or sports shoes
-Bird check list	-Spotting Scope and binoculars
-Transportations and Accommodations	-Long trousers and long sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
-Meals,Fruits,Coffee and Tea	-Mosquito repellent,sun hat and sun cream

Group size	1	2	3	4>up
Baht/person/3days

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