Khao Chang Phueak

Khao Chang Phueak, Thong Pha Phum, where the striking venue for real adventure lover.

Mentioned to the notable hiking venue that renowned in difficultness and how hard to book the queue. Definitely, Khao Chang Phueak in Kanchanaburi would be one of the top favorite places. The location recognized another tough route after only Mokoju at Mae Wong National Park in Kamphaengphet. Undeniably, the heart-taking beauty of nature and challenging way of Khao Chang Phueak lures many travelers to come and proof by themselves. Just so you know, this fantastic natural site allowed the visitors only a few months a year to reserve a balance of nature.

About the Khao Chang Phueak

In fact, Khao Chang Phueak is the title of the highest peak of Thong Pha Phum National Park in Kanchanaburi province. The mount, estimate 1,249 meters above mean sea level, considered as one of the most intriguing and fascinating hiking trails in Thailand. The road leads to the peak of the mountain where the place is sparse woods alternated to grassland.

The highlighted spot of this location is “San Khom Mead” (Knife-edge), referred to as a magnificent and soul-stirring mountain ridge. Once reaching the top is breath-taking 360 degrees panorama as a worthy reward. Additionally, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) ranked it as 1 of 10 Dream Destinations, of which the most must-visit attractions for tourists, as well.

Best time to visit Khao Chang Phueak

Renowned for its elegant beauty, though lack of facility and onerous work to book the tour. Interestingly, those of such things make Khao Chang Phueak is even more attractive. Well, the most fantastic time to visit the site is at the end of the rain season to the beginning of winter. At the time, the mountainous site is just like heaven, surrounding with verdant green nature. At nightfall, cold weather with layered mist blankets all through area, creating a picturesque frame that you can’t take your eyes off it. 

Khao Chang Phueak, the real adventuresome for real explorers

“Khao Chang Phueak,” located inside Thong Pha Phum National Park in Kanchanaburi. The trip to go to this place needs a walking trip from Baan E-Tong (not inside the national park office). The journey starts with a simple walk of flat road, then ascending the mountain along the mountain edge. Testing your heart with the highlight “San Khom Mead,” a sharp and narrow ridge allows for a single row to pass this part. Although it is not pretty much steep, it’s thrilling enough for the trip as both sides of the path are deep abysses. So, it will make someone is not able to step forward. Then, after the most exciting of the trail is the so-called Elysium, stunning panoramic view without any blockage. Many whose defeaters take photos side by side to signage as proof that once in life, they conquer this striking top.

The trekking at Khao Chang Phueak offers porter for ones who can’t take care of their belongings along the trip. Frankly, we recommend to get the service that does not just help you to carry all those stuff, also they will assist you in the tent, start the fire, or boil water, too. For whom interesting in porter service and guide can contact at Thong Pha Phum National Park headquarters.

One more thing, for any who addicted to social media, should bear in mind prior since up there on Khao Chang Phueak is scarcely out of connectivity. Well, you may lose connection for a few days but exchange to the spectacular charm of nature. We think it’s worthwhile for you, indeed. 

Things to know before the trip to Khao Chang Phueak

Khao Chang Phueak is in Thong Pha Phum National Park, Kanchanaburi. The journey to the towering mount is limit to only 60 pax per day. Also, it needs to pre-book 7 days in advance with providing of name, ID number, and address to national park HQ. The 8-km trail is about 6 hours in the estimate. The visitor needs to stay a night at the peak, and the park office will provide a guide team together with porters. The best time to start a trip should not later than 8.00 am. And should you not forget to bring a cap or hat since it is pretty sultry along the way up to the hill and rare of the canopy of the trees.

All explorers should stay fit, especially the health of the heart. Also, choose proper outfits for trekking at Khao Chang Phueak, which should be the breathable long-sleeve shirts. Sneaker or trekking shoes because you have to walk through grassland and can be sheered by the grass. And do not forget to carry on your personal necessity, including a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, long-sleeve shirt, long pants or denim, hiking hat, sneakers, wet wipes, torch, raincoat, medicine. As well as camping facilities, cooking utensils (saucepan, plate, bowl, instant noodle or canned food, snack), etc. And for one who is not convenient to carry on those things, the park official lends them; tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and facilities. Then, once you reached the destination, porters will take care of setting them up.  

Yet, the most important thing is strictly to practice and listen to anything recommended by the officers. For example, do not wander or take the route by yourself because it may lead to unexpected danger.

Tourist Information of Khao Chang Phueak

Admission Fee:

Moreover, there’s no facility along the path to the top of the mount, neither electricity nor shop. It recommends tourist to bring along a few bottles of water for drink and cooking. However, welfare stores open at resting points on Monday through Friday between 9.00am – 4.00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday between 7.00 am. and 7.00 pm.

Operating Time:

Khao Chang Phueak opens for the public from October – February. Nonetheless, sometimes the place will not allow for the tourists because of climate, hiking trail, and danger from wild elephants. So, the best way contacts to the official at Thong Pha Phum National Park office at call +66252 0359 or +663 451 0979.

Steps to book the tour at Khao Chang Phueak

• Taking a trip at Khao Chang Phueak, the park limits only 60 visitors per day.
• Booking is available at call +66-3451-0979 and +669-8252-0359 only. The time to contact between 8.00 am. and 4.30 pm, inclusive of the holidays. And the reservation is limit not more than 5 visitors a time.
• Booking needs 7 days in advance. The tour is about 4-5 hours by walk in about 8 km distant to reach the top of Khao Chang Phueak. Also, a journey guided by park officer and porter to assist the tourist for carrying belongings and tent set up.
• The group of trekking groups at Khao Chang Phueak is about 12 people maximum with a navigator. Resulting in proper safety and thoroughly taking care.
• Tourist who completes booking a tour at Khao Chang Phueak shall inform the official name, phone number, and ID number of all members immediately. So, sending all reference documents of all travelers within a day to Thongphaphumoffice@gmail.com
• On the day of the tour, you will register and present an actual ID/passport at Tourist Center from 7.00 – 9.00 am. And all visitors must be stand by at Ban E-Tong by 10.00 am.

How to go to Khao Chang Phueak

By Car:

From Bangkok drives to the town of Kanchanaburi, which is about 123 km in the estimate. And from the city uses highway number 323 route Kanchanaburi – Thong Pha Phum to Thong Pha Phum District market in about 141 km distance. Then, from the town of Thong Pha Phum district drives on road 3272 route Thong Pha Phum – Ban Rai – Pilok to Ban Rai Trisection. So, you make a left turn along a wild ride ascend the mountain. Thong Pha Phum National Park office located between the 21^st – 22^nd of the burrstone. It is well pavement way all through a journey. 

By Public Bus:

Tourists can get the bus at Southern Bus Terminal and drop off at Kanchanaburi Bus Station. So, transit to local bus route Kanchanaburi – Thong Pha Phum and getting off at Thong Pha Phum District market. Then, travel by the bus route Thong Pha Phum – Ban E-Tong to the destination.