Nakhon Nayok

Nakhon Nayok

Namtok Pha Ngarm

CONTENTS HOW TO GET THERE 5 ATTRACTIONS 6 Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok 6 Amphoe Ban Na 17 Amphoe Pak Phli 18 Amphoe Ongkharak 21 EVENTS & FESTIVALS 21 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 22 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 25 Agro-tourism 25 Eco-tourism 27 Health Tourism 28 Golf Courses 29 EXAMPLES OF TOUR PROGRAMMES 30 TOURIST’S TREKKING TIPS 30 GUIDELINE FOR TREKKING TOURIST 31 FACILITIES IN NAKHON NAYOK 31 Accommodations 31 Restaurants 37 USEFUL CALLS 42

Namtok Sarika

THAI TERM GLOSSAY -Use highway No. 1 and turn right at Hin Kong. Then use highway No. 33, Suwannason Road, Nakhon Nayok is an ancient town since to Nakhon Nayok. This route is 137 kilometres Dhavaravadi period, assumed from its remaining long. wall and moat in Tambon Dong Lakhon. The town name“Nakhon Nayok”is found in artefact By bus: from Ayutthaya period as an eastern forefront of battles during the reign of King U-Thong. First class air-conditioned buses (40 seats) In 1894, King Rama V of Rattanakosin had leave the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal redesigned the administrative structure and (Chatuchak)every hour from5.00 a.m.-5.00p.m. that made Nakhon Nayok part of province. daily. The routes cover Bangkok-Ongkharak- Until 1902, the position of ruler was replaced by Nakhon Nayok/Nakhon Nayok BusTerminal-King governor. Nakhon Nayok was combined as part Naresuan the Great Shrine Circle-Aranyaprathet- of Prachin Buri and Saraburi during 1943-1946, Rong Kluea Market. before it was set up as a province eventually. Formerly, Nakhon Nayok was known as “Ban -Vans plying between Bangkok-Ongkharak- Na”. It was said that during Ayutthaya period, Nakhon Nayok Bus Terminal depart the the province was blanketed with jungle. Its Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) high plain made it difficult to thrive on farming. every hour from 5.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. daily. Moreover, pandemic of malaria had driven peo- For more information, contact the Transport ple to else where, leaving Ban Na as empty town. Company Limited, Tel. 0 2872 1777 or visit When the King had realized such difficulty, www.transport.co.th. Nakhon Nayok Bus he wiped the rice tax. This had attracted people Terminal, Tel. 0 3731 1932. to come back, making Ban Na a big community again. So, the people called this city “Mueang Distances from Amphoe Mueang Nayok” or literary the city of prime minister. Nakhon Nayok to Other Districts Boundary Amphoe Pak Phli 9 kilometres North : connects to Saraburi and Nakhon Amphoe Ban Na 17 kilometres Ratchasima. Amphoe Ongkharak 32 kilometres South : connects to Chachoengsao. Getting around East : connects to Prachin Buri. From provincial bus terminal, there are West : connects to Pathum Thani. numerous bus services linking to nearby provinces such as Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, HOW TO GET THERE Saraburi, and Chanthaburi. For more information, call Transport Co.Ltd, Nakhon By car : From Bangkok, motorist can reach Nayok Branch office at Tel. 0 3731 1932. Nakhon Nayok via two routes namely - Use highway No. 305 that runs pararel to Rangsit Canal. This route passes Amphoe Ongkharak. It is 105 kilometres long. Nakhon Nayok 5

ATTRACTIONS Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลกั เมือง) Sala Wongklom or Sala Lom (ศาลาวงกลม หรอื ศาลาลม จอมพล สมเด็จพระเจ้าลกู ยาเธอ เจา้ ฟ้า Situated on the bank of Nakhon Nayok River, กรมหลวงพิษณโุ ลกประชานารถ) the city pillar was formerly a metre long pillar carved in lotus shape at the end. And the old has built this pavilion for the cadet can relax.The shrine was located by the old city wall. In 1910, pavilion houses statue of King RamaV the Great. the government realized that the shrine was severely ruined, so, the city pillar was relocated The 100th Anniversary Museum (อาคาร to Tuk Daeng or Red Building in Si Nakhon พพิ ธิ ภัณฑ์ ๑๐๐ ป)ี Nayok School, the provincial girl school. And lately, the new city pillar shrine, a rectangular The museum features history of Royal Thai pavilion, is located on the bank of Nakhon Army. It showcases weapons from ancient war, Nayok, in Rama IX Park, close to Kobkuea Palace dresses of the commissioned soldiers, slide Hotel. The shrine is sacred icon of the province. show regarding history of the academy. Moreover, it houses wax model of King Rama Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy V the Great. The museum open daily from 8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 30 baht each. (โรงเรียนนายร้อยพระจลุ จอมเกลา้ ) Located in Tambon Phrom Mani, some 14 kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok, and 75 kilometres from Bangkok via Ongkharak, the academy acquires total area of 19,290 rai, and it is located at the foot of Khao Cha-ngok. The educational institute for commissioned soldier of Thai Army has many interesting places and activities tourist can enjoy with the family. Prior contact with tourist centre is recommended. Attractions in Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy include Royal statue of King Rama V the Great (พระบรมราชานสุ าวรยี พ์ ระบาทสมเดจ็ พระจลุ จอมเกลา้ เจ้าอยหู่ วั ) Placed in front of the academy’s headquarters, the statue was built to honour King Rama V the Great who has founded the academy. The statue, sitting on the throne, is in full dress of supreme commander of Royal Thai Army. 6 Nakhon Nayok

Chao Pho Khun Dan Shrine ChaoPhoKhunDanShrine(ศาลเจา้ พอ่ ขนุ ดา่ น) and destroyed the shrine, so the spirit has magically killed a number of Japanese soldier. The sacred spirit of Chao Pho Khun Dan earns great respect from the people. Historically, he Phra Buddha Chai (พระพุทธฉาย) was chief of Nakhon Nayok check point during Ayutthaya period. In 1767, while King Naresuan The painting of Buddha on a small cliff close the Great was fighting against Burmese Army, to Khao Cha-ngok is covered under a pavilion. Khmer Army had invaded and captured people Without clear history, the paintings of Buddha in Prachin Buri and around and heading back in different attitudes were found in 1942 and to Cambodia. The Khmer Army has occupied repainting work was undertaken. The local Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok, so Khun Dan people consider the paintings as a sacred and other people escaped to Khao Cha-ngok thing. Annual celebration are held every mid and then came back to beat the Khmer Army. of February. Legend said that during World War II, Japanese A trail from back of Wat Phra Chai leads to Army has used Khao Cha-ngok as a stronghold Namtok Phra Chai, a small falls plunging from 30-metres high cliff to the pond below. Tourist can enjoy swimming. Nakhon Nayok 7

Phra Buddha Chai Luang Pho Sian Nakhon (หลวงพอ่ เศยี รนคร) Besides such attractions, tourist can enjoy The sacred Buddha statue is situated in Wat exploring around by car or bicycle which Bunnak Rakkitaram (WatTam),Tambon Nakhon is available for rent at tourist centre. Nayok. Assumed as a statue built in Sukhothai Tourist facilities available include tourist period, head of the statue, without body, was accommodation, meeting room, youth found in 1952 close to spirit distilling plant, camp and sport facilities such as shooting close to Wat Nang Hong, Tambon Tha Chang. range, golf course, snooker club, karaoke. It was kept in Nayok Pittaya School (not exist Outdoor activities such as trekking, camping now) before being moved to this temple. In at Khao Cha-ngok, abseiling, are available 1968, the statue was completed, placed in a for group tourist and a-week-long advanced pavilion, and named Luang Pho Sian Nakhon. booking is required. For more information, The temple also has a huge principle Buddha call 0 3739 3634-9 ext 62960-2, 0 3739 3185. statue by the dhamma practicing area and a pavilion by the pond which is nice for relaxing. Wat Yai Thakkhinaram (วัดใหญ่ทักขิณาราม) Situated by Nakhon Nayok River in Tambon Ban Yai, the ancient temple is probably built by Laotian people migrated from Vientiane during the war between Lao and France. When Lao lost the war, the people migrated to the south and a group has settled in Nakhon Nayok and built a village called “Ban Yai Lao”. The temple was built in 1780 and named Wat Ban Yai Lao. It was renamed into“Wat Yai Thakkhinaram ”in 1941.The temple has a huge ubosoth or chapel, 6 metres wide, 10.15 metres long and 10 metres high, surrounded with a wall. Built by technician from Vientiane, the ubosoth was built with cement with tile roof. Its carved wooden doors depict demons, an arm raising club and another arm akimbo.The carved gable depicts an angle. The surrounding walls has arch gate in oriental style with statues of guardian European soldier at both sides. The ubosoth is always closed. Tourist can request the abbot for visiting. To get there: From downtown Nakhon Nayok, the temple can be reached via highway No. 3049 then turn right into Ban Yai Village. 8 Nakhon Nayok

Wat Yai Thakkhinaram Wat Phrammani (วัดพราหมณี) is located at when the city was invaded. The Buddha image is called “Phra Buddha Rup Pak Daeng” or the Mu 9, Tambon Sarika, Km. 5, on the way to red-lipped Buddha Image. This is a sacred Namtok Sarika. The temple houses a much icon among Thai and foreigner. For more revered Buddha image Luangpho Pak Daeng information, call 0 3738 6166-7. (the red-lipped Buddha image) clad in a bullet wood flower pattern cloak brought here from Memorial of the Japanese 37th Army Vientiane by migrating Laotians. Division (อนุสรณ์สถานกองพลทหารญีป่ ่นุ ท่ี ๓๗) Around the temple’s compound is artificial zoo where a number of wildlife statue are placed The memorial is situated in Wat Phrammani, around such as elephant, cow, buffalo, deer Tambon Sarika, km. 5 on the way to Namtok and etc. There is a Buddha image with red lips Sarika-Nang Rong. The Japanese 37th Army placed in the area. It is said that Laotian people Division War Comrade Association has set had brought this Buddha image from Vientiane its camp in the temple during World War II (1939-1945). The Japanese 37th Army Division Nakhon Nayok 9

Buddha Footprint on Khao Nang Buat War Comrade Association has built the Dong Lakhon Ancient Town memorial in 1989 to commemorate 7,929 soldiers from the Japanese 37th Army who died (เมอื งโบราณดงละคร) in the war. All ashes buried in the temple’s compound were moved to be placed into the The ancient town is located in Tambon Dong memorial. Lakhon, 9 kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok via highway No. 3076. Motorist should Buddha Footprint on Khao Nang Buat turn right and keep going for other 6.3 kilometres, via Wat Chedi Thong, and go to Wat (รอยพระพุทธบาทจ�ำ ลองเขานางบวช) Dong Lakhon. This ancient town was formerly called “Laplae City”. It can be dated back to The Buddha Footprint is placed in pavilion top of Dhavaravadi and Khmer era. The hill of Dong Khao Nang Buat inTambon Sarika, 9 kilometres. Lakhon or Dong Yai acquires 6 sq. kms. Inside from downtown Nakhon Nayok. The mountain is an ancient town called Dong Lek, which is an is around 100 metres high which can be reached oval shaped town lying rather west of the hill. via 227 steps.The footprint was built in 1858, on The town is ringed by two walls and a moat, like the 8th waxing moon of November, in the year most town in Dhavaravadi period. This town of cock. Annual celebration is held every April. 10 Nakhon Nayok

Namtok Lan Rak or Namtok Hin Kong Nakhon Nayok 11

Wang Takhrai is probably the residential area of the rulers, had Khmer culture and pre-Ayutthaya culture. By the 14th century, people of Dong Lakhon while the people should scatter around. The might migrate and resettle along main rivers town prosperity can be divided obviously into two periods. The first period, 9th-11th century, in Nakhon Nayok. The city might be related to the town was dominated by Dhavaravadi Si Mahosot Town in Prachinburi, which is only culture. The second period, 12th-14th century, it 55 kilometres away. Antique found around the 12 Nakhon Nayok

site include broken terra cotta and blue ceramic, Namtok Lan Rak or Namtok Tad Hin glass beads, stone beads, terra cotta coins, lead sheets, bronze earrings, gold leaf, gold-plated Kong (น�้ำตกลานรัก หรือน�ำ้ ตกตาดหนิ กอง) Buddha Image head, laterite stupa, bronze rings and bracelets. SituatedinTambonSarika,thefallscanbereached via the same road to Namtok Sarika and Nang Legend says this city once was a secret place of Rong by turning left at Pracha Kasem Intersection Khmer queen which was difficult for outsider to at km. 8 and keep going for 5 kilometres. get in. Lush jungle blanketing around made it a maze where people can easily get lost inside. Originated from a small stream, the falls is During holy days, people always hear traditional beautiful and unique as it runs through rock music like classical dance is performing in the terrain and down small slope. The falls is palace. So they call the place Dong Lakhon or good for a visit during rainy season only, from “the jungle of classical dance”. Another clue says September to November is the best period. Dong Lakhon may derive from Dong Nakhon or the jungle city. The Fine Art Department has Namtok Sarika (นำ�้ ตกสาริกา) registered it as National Ancient Site on March 8th, 1935. The falls issituated in Khao Yai National Park. It is in Tambon Sarika. From downtown Nakhon Huai Prue Reservoir (อา่ งเกบ็ นำ้� ห้วยปรอื ) Nayok, motorist can use highway No. 3049 for 12 kilometres. and turn left into highway No. Situated in Tambon Khao Phra, 11 kilometres. 3050. The falls is 3 kilometres away. Namtok off the road leading to Namtok Sarika-Nang Sarika is a big falls cascading through 9 steps of Rong (road to Ban Wang Ree) at km.1 on the the towering cliff. The highest cliff is 200 metres left, the small reservoir has nice natural scenery. high. Each step has big pool. This waterfall The reservoir is filled up all year round ringed runs only in rainy season. Bathroom service, with asphalted road, thus it is a nice place for restaurant and souvenir shops are available at relaxing. It is a venue for Nakhon Nayok’s water the foot of the falls. The admission fee is 400 sport such as rowing, canoeing, sailing, and baht each for adult and 200 baht for a kid. windsurfing. Tham Sarika (ถำ้� สารกิ า) Sai Thong Reservoir (อา่ งเกบ็ น�้ำทรายทอง) The cave is close to Namtok Sarika. The cave Situated inTambon Khao Phra,15 kilometres. off was served as dhamma practicing venue of a the road leading to Namtok Sarika-Nang Rong famous Buddhist monk Archan Man Phurithatto (road to Ban Wang Ree, the same road to Huai during 1917-1920.The cave is situated nearby a Prue Reservoir) at km. 1 on the left, the small hill which comprises monastery, pavilion, and reservoir is in the embrace of wilderness. Some ubosoth at the hill foot. 2 kilometres from the reservoir is Namtok Sai Thong, a small falls which runs all year round. Wang Takhrai (อุทยานวังตะไคร้) Visitors to the falls require to trek from the reservoir. The trekking takes some 30 minutes. The garden is located inTambon HinTang, close to Namtok Nang Rong or 16 kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok via highway N0. 3049. Belongs to Prince of Nagara Svarga, Wang Takhrai is a huge garden acquiring total area Nakhon Nayok 13

of 1,500 rai and decorated with various flora. stream and high caution is required. The area Driving in the garden is allowed. The garden around is well managed with guesthouses for opens for visitors and those who want to stay tourist. Admission fee is 200 baht for bus, 50 overnight. All vehicles pay a fee of 150 Baht. baht for car, 100 baht for a van, 10 baht for a For those with more than 8 passengers pay an motorcycle and 10 baht each for visitor. extra 10 Baht/passenger. Motorcycles must park at the entrance and pay a 10 Baht parking Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon or Khlong fee. The entrance fee is also 10 Baht. For more Tha Dan Dam Project by His Majesty’s details, Tel. 0 3738 5164-5, 08 1989 0365. Initiative (เข่อื นขุนดา่ นปราการชล) Namtok Nang Rong (น้�ำตกนางรอง) Situated in Ban Dan,Tambon HinTang, the dam The waterfall is situated in Tambon Hin Tang, was built by initiative of His Majesty the King 20 kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok as water management for people of Nakhon via highway No. 3049. Namtok Nang Rong is Nayok and nearby provinces. It is the world’s in Khao Yai National Park. This medium-size largest Rolled Compacted Concrete Dam, waterfall cascades beautifully through steps. comprising main dam and minor dam.The dam During rainy season, it may become fierce is 2,594 metres long, 93 metres high with 224 million cubic metres storage capacity. Tha Dan Dam Project by His Majesty’s Initiative 14 Nakhon Nayok

Phumirak Thammachad Centre As the pride of Nakhon Nayok and all Thai royal land of His Majesty the King. Chai Pattana people, Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon is a Foundation and Vajiravudh College Alumni multi-purpose dam. Its big reservoir is situated get royal permission to use 14 rai area to build next to watershed jungle. Behind the dam is the centre. The centre features exhibition residential area and working area of Nakhon regarding natural resource management, Nayok, By this dam, rafting in Nakhon Nayok theory of self reliance by His Majesty the King’s can be done all the year round. At the back of initiative. It comprises exhibition hall, tourist the dam is plantation of various flora, learning centre, meeting room, shops, and outdoor centre, museum and pier for rafting. Dam’s crest theatre, outdoor demonstration area, Kaem is the viewpoint while royal residence for royal Ling demonstration, vetiver plantation, new family is built on the mountain top. For more agricultural theory plantation, power-related information, call 0 3738 4334. demonstration, For more information, call 0 3738 4049. Phumirak Thammachad Centre The Replica of the Emerald Buddha (ศูนยภ์ ูมริ ักษธ์ รรมชาติ) (พระแก้วมรกตองค์จ�ำ ลอง) The centre for nature reservation is located behind Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon Dam The Buddha image is placed in mountain-top in Ban Tha Dan, Tambon Hin Tang, on the chapel of Wat Khiriwan, Tambon Hin Tang, Nakhon Nayok 15

The Replica of the Emerald Buddha To get there: Use Nakhon Nayok-Tha Dan Road. The temple is 9 kilometres from downtown 9 kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok. Nakhon Nayok. The statue is made of resin with 49 inches wide, 32.9 inches high, and a ton in weight. The Status of King Rama VIII (พระบรมรปู รชั กาลท่ี ๘) Buddha image has dressing of three seasons decorated with 7-karat diamonds and 2,000 Situated at Wat Nang Rong, Tambon Sarika, pieces of gemstone. the life-size statue of King Anandamahidol or RamaVIII was casted on April 6th, 1971. Supreme Patriarch Phra Ariyawongsakatayan presided over the ceremony and Luang Pho Nen Koson Meewudsom was organised by getting royal permission from His Majesty the King. Now, the life-size statue is placed in a European style octagon pavilion, 8 by 8 metres in size. This statue is one of 4 life-size statue of King Anandamahidol. There is also viewpoint on the bell tower.The 18 metres-high tower comprises 5 floors where tourist can enjoy the scenery and picturesque view of Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon’s reservoir. Chinese God of Luck Chai Sing Ia (in attitude of Maha Raja) เทพเจ้าแห่งโชคลาภ ไฉ่ซ้ิงเอยี้ ปางเศรษฐชี มั ภล (ปางมหาราช) The god statue is situated in GeeTek Lim Shrine, 111 Ban Bang Hoi, Tambon Sijula. The god of luck statue is casted from metal, 2 metres wide at its base. With beautiful posture, the god statue is sacred icon among Thai and Chinese people who always ask for luck in business and trading. When Thailand’s Chinatown Yaowarat celebrates its 222nd anniversary, the god statue was brought to join the celebration and made exposure. Now the shrine has a new god of luck statue, carved from green jade and 1,000 kgs. in weight. It is now the world’s largest carved jade Chai Sing Ia statue. The shrine has also casted statue of Guan-Im Bodhisattva, Phra Si Ariyamettrai, Bodhisattva with a thousand hands, and God Guan U. 16 Nakhon Nayok

To get there: Motorist can use highway No. 3076 in the attitude of blessing. Other attractions (Nakhon Nayok-Ban Sang), turn left at the back include a museum, which houses one of the of Nong Sai Health Centre, Wat Si Chula to the country’s most complete collections of Ganesh shrine. The total distance is 28 kilometres. statues in 108 postures. For more details, Tel. 08 1906 6974. Ganesha Park (อทุ ยานพระพฆิ เนศ) Amphoe Ban Na Situated at 24/4, Mu 11, Tambon Sarika. From the provincial city of Nakhon Nayok, proceed Namtok Ka-ang (น�้ำตกกะอาง ) via the Sarika-Nang Rong Road. At the Pracha Kasem Intersection, turn left for just 300 metres The waterfall is situated inTambon Khao Phoem. along the Namtok Lan Rak route.Within the Park From Nakhon Nayok City, motorist can use is enshrined Thailand’s biggest Ganesh statue Suwannason Road to Amphoe Ban Na. Ganesha Park Nakhon Nayok 17

Opposite to Ban Na Police Station, a road - Military style activities and learning about leads to the waterfall 11 kilometres away. armed forced students. Visitor can enjoy The waterfall speads over rock terrain and trekking and prove his brave in jumping the falls into channels. Rainy season, from June tower or climbing up artificial cliff. to October, is the best period to visit. The falls - Academic activities and lecture to fight dries up in summer and winter. There is no fa- against drugs, building moral, or the camp for cility in the waterfall. Nearby is nursery of the astronomy, botany, geology, scout, girl guide, Forestry Department. The hill nearby houses and young red cross volunteer. Buddha image in attitude of subduing Mara. - Sports and touring bike. - Recreation and relaxation, walk rally, rally bike, Replica of Phra Buddha Shinnarat Thai sport, fire camp, unfreezing recreation, challenging games, and small train service to Buddha Image (พระพทุ ธชนิ ราชจ�ำ ลอง) explore the school. The country’s biggest replica of Phra Buddha Tourist accommodation and facilities are Shinnarat is placed in Wat Si Ka-ang, Tambon available. For more information, call 0 3730 Khao Phoem. Made from brick and concrete, 6015-27 ext. 5196-7, 0 2572 5196-7 or visit the Buddha image is 18 metres wide and 30 www.afaps.ac.th. metres high. The image sits of the hill top, some 150 metres above the ground. The temple has Amphoe Pak Phli built a huge joss-stick pot.The country’s biggest joss-stick pot is made from stainless steel, Thai Phuan Folk Museum 60 centimetres wide and 4.60 metres long. There are an hill-tip ubosoth built in Thai and (พพิ ิธภัณฑ์พ้นื บ้านไทยพวน) Chinese style and statue of Guan-Yin Goddess in the attitude of blessing. For more information, The museum is situated in Wat Fang Khlong, call 0 3733 1217. Tambon Pak Phli, on highway 33. It features utensils of Thai Phuan ethnic group from Armed Forced Academies Preparatory 2 centuries ago such as tube skirt, stone grinder, old-fashioned coffee pot, rice farming School (โรงเรยี นเตรยี มทหาร) tolls and weaving tools. In the temple compound, there are local group gathering for Situated at 9, Mu 10 Tambon Si Ka-ang, of weaving in local style and making salty egg. For 2,460 rai area, the school is an academic more information, call 0 3739 9833. institute for commissioned officers. It is the initial centre for all commissioned soldiers and Namtok Wang Muang (นำ�้ ตกวังมว่ ง) policemen. Besides its role of academy, the school is packed with interesting attraction The waterfall is situated in Tambon Na Hin such as outdoor weapon museum that features Lat. Tourist can get there via highway No. 33 HTMS Tha Chin, tanks, cargo plane, fighting (Suwannason Road), turn left into highway aircraft. Visitor can pay homage to statues of No. 3288 and keep going for 16 kilometres. All many kings such as King Naresuan the Great, the roads are in good condition and tourist King Taksin the Great, King Chulalongkorn the can access to the falls easily. The waterfall Great. Other attractions include:- cascades via rock terrain and plunges into the 18 Nakhon Nayok

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pool among lush vegetable. Origin of the falls covers 4 provinces namely Nakhon Nayok, is 2 kilometres. Upstream and tourist require to Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, and Saraburi. trek for getting there. Rainy season is the best The park has beautiful landscape, comprising time to visit. jungle, streams, waterfalls, and great variety of flora and fauna. Its highest peak, Khao Wat Pa Si Thavornnimit (วดั ป่าศรีถาวรนิมิต) Laem, is 1,292 metres above sea level. It has been enlisted in UNESCO’s world Heritage site The temple is located in Ban Bung Ke, Tambon since July 14th, 2005. Nong Saeng. From downtown Nakhon Nayok, tourist can get there via highway No. 3239. To get there: Via highway No. 33, it is Keep going for 8 kilometres, turn right at the 41 kilometres from Noenhom intersection intersection and keep going for 6 kilometres. to the park’s headquarters, or 81 kilometres Acquiring total area of 350 rai, the Buddhist to meet Mitraphap Road in Amphoe Pak Chong. temple sits at the foot of KhaoYai Range among the embrace of rugged mountain, shady and The famous tourist attractions in the area of peaceful lush forest. There are hundred of Nakhon Nayok include:- isolated monasteries for monks, novices, and Buddhist can practice meditation. Around the Namtok Heo Narok (น�้ำตกเหวนรก) temple comprises co-operatives town project by initiative of His Majesty the King, chemicals The waterfall is situated south of the park. From free vegetable farm and rice paddies. The downtown Nakhon Nayok, tourist can get to the temple is supported by Thavorn Chittathavoro- waterfall via Suwannason Road, turn left at Wong Malai Foundation. For more information, Noenhom intersection or King Naresuan Circle call 0 3730 8365-6. and get into highway No. 3077. Head for Khao Yai until km 24, the waterfall is a kilometre off Wang Bon Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำ� วังบอน) main road via a concrete trail. The big waterfall comprises three tiers. The first tier is 60 metres The picturesque reservoir is located in Ban high. After that, the stream plunges down to the Wang Bon, Mu 7, Tambon Na Hin Lat, some 24 second and third tier. In total, it is 150 metres kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok. high.Inrainyseason,thestreamwillbe veryfierce. Tourist can get there via highway No. 33, turn left before Amphoe Pak Phli (the route to Namtok Kong Kaeo (น�้ำตกกองแกว้ ) Namtok Wang Muang). Around the reservoir is untouched nature of Khao Yai National Originated from Huai Lam Takhong, this small Park, making it a very nice place for relaxing waterfall is located about 100 metres from the and activities such as trekking, bird watching, Khao Yai National Park Headquarters. Tourists abseiling to admire beauty of Namtok Than will find a suspension bridge nearby crossing Rattana in the park, or canoeing to see Namtok Huai LamTakhong, a boundary line between the Wang Bon. provinces of Nakhon Nayok and Nakhon Ratchasima. KhaoYaiNationalPark(อทุ ยานแหง่ ชาตเิ ขาใหญ)่ Namtok Heo Suwat (น้�ำตกเหวสุวตั ) The country’s first national park acquires total area of 2,168 sq. kms. and its boundary At the end of Thanarat Road, tourists will find this 25-metres-high cascade, originating from Huai Lam Takhong, that is a roaring artery in 20 Nakhon Nayok

the rainy season. In summer the falls dries up Flowering and Ornamental Plants and its rock terrain is accessible. Nursery (ศูนย์เพาะพันธุ์ไม้ดอกไม้ประดับ) This is Namtok Heo Sai (น�้ำตกเหวไทร) Thailand’s biggest flowering and ornamental Also originates from Huai Lam Takhong, this plants centre located along Khlong 15. Ranging 5-metres-high cascade is 1.5 kilometres further from miniature to large species, these plants, on foot from Namtok Heo Suwat. which are propagated by grafting, budding, and transplanting, are distributed to wholesalers Namtok Pha Kluaimai (น้�ำตกผากล้วยไม้) nationwide and overseas. In addition, visitors can purchase bonsai and braided trees at rea- This medium-sized waterfall is located on the sonable or even wholesale prices. Alternatively, way to Namtok Heo Suwat. Renanthera orchids visitors are welcome to shop around at the are scattered on the cliffs. market demonstration centre in Mu 11. Tourists can enjoy other activities in Khao Yai EVENTS & FESTIVALS National Park; such as, camping, trekking, cycling, and animal watching. For more TheBestofNakhonNayokFair(งานมะยงชดิ - information, contact the Tourist Centre Tel. มะปรางหวานและของดีท่ีนครนายก) Held annually 0 3735 6033, 08 6092 6529. during February and March in front of the Amphoe Ongkharak city hall, the fair aims to promote marian fruit, agricultural products, and handicrafts. The ShrineofGodOngkharak(ศาลเจา้ พอ่ องครกั ษ)์ fair features float of the agricultural products, contest of marian fruit and other agricultural The shrine is located on the bank of Nakhon products, performances by students, exhibitions Nayok River, in Tambon Sai Moon. It is said by public and private bodies, and wide selections that shortly after His Majesty the King has of goods. accessed to the throne, he has visited Prachin Buri by traveling via Nakhon Nayok River and Ongkharak Flora Fair (งานไม้ดอกไม้ประดับ spent overnight on the present location of the และของดีองครักษ์) Held annually in February shrine. During his stay, a royal guard got sick and died, so His Majesty has ordered to build a at Khlong 15, Tambon Bang Pla Kot, Amphoe commemorial shrine. So, it is called the shrine Ongkharak, the Fair features contests of flowers, of God Ongkharak, literary the shrine of ornamental plants and garden decoration. royal guard. And the word Ongkharak became the name of Amphoe later. There is a fierce Songkran Festival at Wat Fang Khlong whirlpool in the river in front of the shrine. So, the water in the whirlpool is considered holy (งานประเพณีสงกรานต์วัดฝั่งคลอง) The water water used in ceremony of His Majesty the King. festival is held in the compound of the temple To get there: From Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, “Wat Fang Khlong” in Aphoe Pak Phli. The turn right for Amphoe Ongkharak and turn activities include offering alms to monks, left to Ongkharak Hospital. Turn right at the releasing of fish and birds in observance of hospital and turn left for crossing the river, ancient Buddhist merit-making customs, the shrine is over there. Buddha images bathing rituals, pouring of lustral water onto the hands of the elderly to Nakhon Nayok 21

seek their blessings, and sand-stupa building. Academy. The race comprises 4 categories: In addition, many of the Thai Phuan ethnic super-half marathon (32 km.), super-mini group’s ceremonies are held like the ritual marathon (16 km.) and mini-marathon (10 km.) of ‘Sut Suea Sut Pha’ to bring good luck, and ‘Pretaphli’ in observance of ancient SartThaiFestivalandBoatRace(งานประเพณี merit-making customs dedicated to สารทไทยและแข่งเรือยาวประเพณี) Held in every the deceased, wrist-binding ceremony, as well as various cultural shows. October in Khlong 29 canal at Wat Tawipul Rangsan, Amphoe Ongkharak, the festival Pomelo and Nakhon Nayok Products Fair features boat race in many classes, Krayasart Sweet contest, and merit making. (งานส้มโอหวานและของดีนครนายก) It is held Tevo Rohana Alms offering (งานประเพณี annually in August at the entrance of Sam Chan ตักบาตรเทโวโรหณะ) On the first waxing moon Rapids, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. It features sales of best quality pomelo, of October, marking the end of Buddhist’s OTOP products and exhibitions from both the Lent, 109 Buddhist monks walk from hill-top public and private sectors. pavilion on Nang Buat Mount for Buddhist can offers alms. Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon Marathon Loi Krathong Festival at Wat Fang Khlong (งานเข่ือนขุนด่านปราการชลมาราธอน) This is held (ลอยกระทงวดั ฝ่ังคลอง) This takes place annually annually in the middle of September to compete for H.M. the King’s Trophy, H.M. the on the full moon of the 12th lunar month Queen’s Trophy, and H.R.H. Princess Maha (November) at Wat Fang Khlong, Tambon Chakri Sirindhorn’s Trophy. It takes place Ko Wai, Amphoe Pak Phli. in front of Khuean Khun Dan Prakanchon. The race comprises 4 categories: marathon, Nakhon Nayok Red Cross Fair (งานกาชาด half marathon, mini-marathon and health นครนายก มรดกธรรมชาติ) It is held annually walk. during November-December on Suwannason Thailand Canoe Slalom Championship Road, Nakhon Nayok Municipality. It features various activities; such as, Nakhon Nayok (การแขง่ ขนั เรอื แคนสู ลาลมชงิ ชนะเลศิ แหง่ ประเทศไทย) product fair and contests, Red Cross booths, OTOP fair, and adventurous activities. It is held annually in September to compete for H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’sTrophy LOCAL PRODUCTS AND along the artificial rapids, Nakhon Nayok River, SOUVENIRS Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. Nakhon Nayok’s famous local products include Khao Cha-ngok Superhalf Marathon (การ odds and ends, as well as great variety of fruit แข่งขันเดิน-วิ่งเขาชะโงกซูเปอร์ฮาล์ฟ มาราธอน) such as pomelo, durian, tangerine, bamboo shoot, lemon. Famous handicrafts include: The annual Khao Cha-ngok Superhalf Marathon is held in November to compete for H.R.H. Nakhon Nayok’s local product market Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup. It takes place at the Chulachomklao Royal Military (ตลาดกลางสนิ คา้ พนื้ เมอื ง จงั หวดั นครนายก) Themarket is located at km 71-72 of Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok 22 Nakhon Nayok

Rd. Comprising over 100 shops, it is the centre Bamboo product where tourist can shop for local products, OTOP, souvenir and the real jasmine rice from sizes. It is available in furniture shops in Amphoe Nakhon Nayok. Ban Na and Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. Carved marble (ผลติ ภัณฑห์ ินอ่อน) Local woven clothes (ผ้าทอมือพ้ืนเมือง) The production base is located close to The hand woven clothes is available in different Nakhon Nayok Hospital, Amphoe Mueang pattern at Wat Fang Khlong, Tambon Ko Wai, Nakhon Nayok. Its products include marble Amphoe Pak Phli. For more information, call vase, kettle, clock, lace, lamp, sign, and toy 0 3739 9833, 0 3739 9144. animals. v Saltened egg with pandanus (ไข่เค็มสูตร Bamboo product (ผลติ ภณั ฑจ์ ากไม้ไผ่) ใบเตยหอม) It is produced and available at Wat The production base is in Tambon Sarika, Song Fang Khlong, Tambon Ko Wai, Amphoe Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. Its famous Pak Phli. product is bamboo’s root carved in the shape of old man, sail, peacock and lamp. It is available around Namtok Sarika, Namtok Nang Rong and Wang Takhrai. Lai Mai Phai (ลายไม้ไผ่), Tel. 09 6143 4231, 08 1577 1789, Kae Salak Mai Phai Homestay (แกะสลักไม้ไผ่ โฮมสเตย์), Tel. 0 3738 5038, 08 1552 5118, Mai Phai Thai (ร้านไม้ไผ่ไทย), Tel. 0 3738 5232. MangoWoodproduct(ผลติ ภณั ฑจ์ ากไมม้ ะมว่ ง) The production base is in Tambon Sai Moon, Amphoe Ongkharak. Mango log is carved in different shapes such as vase, candle bowl, tray and etc. For more information, contact Creative Worldwide Wood Co,Ltd. at 114 Mu 10 or call 0 3739 1706-8 and OTOP Centre, Amphoe Ban Na,Tel. 0 3733 1352, 08 1810 9173. Bloom (ไมก้ วาด) Bloom production base is in Tambon Sarika of Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok, and Tambon Na Hin Lat, Kok Kruat, Nong Saeng of Amphoe Pak Phli. Made from good grass and wood, bloom from Nakhon Nayok is widely available. Carpet (พรมทอจากเศษผ้า) The carpet is produced in Tambon Khao Phoem, Amphoe Ban Na. Door carpet and bed cover in different Nakhon Nayok 23

Chinese Cake (ขนมเป๊ียะ) It is produced in Mueang Nakhon Nayok. Housewife of Ban Dong Chokdi, Tambon Sarika of Amphoe Mueang Amphoe Ban Na. The cake is widely available Nakhon Nayok also makes preserved fruit from throughout the province. For more information, their orchards. There are preserved mango, call 0 3738 1133, 0 3738 2339. sweetened jack fruit, dry pineapple, dry star fruit, sweetened tamarind and dry garcinia. Sugar gilded banana, potato and taro Local product shops and souvenir (กลว้ ยฉาบ มนั ฉาบ เผอื กฉาบ) The crispy snack is shops. produced in Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok Nakhon Nayok and available at Namtok Sarika and Nang Rong. Lai Mai Kao (ลายไม้เกา่ ) 73 Mu 3 Tambon Hin MarianPlum-SweetPlumMango(มะยงชดิ - Tang, Tel. 0 3738 5014, 08 1578 7251 (bamboo มะปรางหวาน) are abundant in the province. The product) fruit is in season from February-March. Mai Kwad Suk Chai (ไมก้ วาดสขุ ใจ)Agricultural Sweetened fruits (ผลไมแ้ ชอ่ มิ่ )The sweetened Cooperatives, Tel. 0 3738 6237 (bloom) carambola, garcinia, tamarind, mango, santol, lemon, kaffir lime are delicious preserved fruit. It is available at Ban Yai Intersection, Amphoe Sweetened fruits 24 Nakhon Nayok

Ran Plaek (ร้านแปลก) 20/1 Mu 3 Tambon Hin cow’s dung and herbal extract instead. Tang, Tel. 0 3738 5038, 08 1552 5118 (bamboo La Ong Fa Farm (สวนละอองฟา้ ) Situated in Ban product) Hup Luk, Tambon Khao Phra, the farm keeps Sirichai Marble Carving (โรงกลงึ หนิ ออ่ นสริ ชิ ยั ) over 50 species of durian. The durian species was brought here by Chom Sowantrakul, from Khor-1 303/5 Suwannason Road, Tel. 0 3731 1117 Thonburi over 40 years ago. And cross-breeding (marble product ) has increased number of durian species to over 100. Today, this farm is a living museum Wangree Delight (วังรี ดีไลท์) Khor-2-139/9 of durian where visitor can share knowledge. During April to June, delicious durian is Wang Krachom Road, Tambon Nakhon Nayok, available. For more information, call Tel. 0 3732 0679. (local product and German 08 9794 1735. sausages) Suan Wangthip (สวนวังทิพย์) Located at Amphoe Ban Na Mu 12 Tambon Khao Phra, Amphoe Mueang Ban Ruean Thai Chamlong Group (กลุ่ม Nakhon Nayok, the farm has torch ginger ประดษิ ฐบ์ า้ นเรอื นไทยจ�ำ ลอง)This group buildsThai in different colours, red, pink, yellow and white. It is the first farm in Nakhon Nayok house models. They are located at No. 432 Mu to sell torch ginger blossom. Khun Sotthip, 8, Tambon Ban Phrik, Tel. 0 3736 8165. the farm owner, makes the flower healthy and big by playing guitar for them everyday. For Amphoe Ongkharak more information, call 08 1929 3131. Charoen Si Khongfak (เจริญศรีของฝาก) 8/1 BunsomKanKasetFarm(สวนบญุ สมการเกษตร) Mu 6 Tambon Sai Moon, Tel. 0 3739 2012-3. Located on Sukhapiban Road, on the way to (general goods and OTOP) Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, the farm has marian fruit tree which was brought INTERESTING ACTIVITIES from Samut Songkram 30 years ago. It gives big fruit, small seeds, sour taste, nice skin and Agro-tourism goof fragrance. The tree is quite short, easy to collect its fruit. As it fruits all year round, it has Plant Market (ศูนย์เพาะพันธุ์ไม้ดอกไม้ประดับ) won many awards. For more information, call 0 3738 2501. Along Khlong 15 Canal and along the Rangsit- Nakhon Nayok Road. is the country’s biggest Marian Plum-Sweet Plum Mango Orchards plant market which offers great variety of beautiful flora in different sizes. Delivery service (สวนมะยงชดิ มะปรางหวาน)The cultivation covers to nationwide and overseas is available. There are also Bonsai available in wholesale price. more than 5,500 rai of farmland. However, they are grown in small-scale orchards. This IPM Orange Group (กลุ่มส้มโอ ไอ พี เอ็ม) way growers have more time to produce quality fruits. The flesh is firm, crunchy, juicy, Farmer at Ban Kaeng Sam Chan,Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok, has gathered to use Integrated Pest Management in their pomelo farms. In over 100 rai area, the farmer avoid chemicals and use biological fertilizer, Nakhon Nayok 25

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with a sweet taste surrounding a small seed. Dong, Samchan Rapids,Wang Kutapa andWang The harvesting time is from February-March. Yao. For more information, call 0 3731 2282, 0 3731 2284 or www.tat8.com . Si Ya Farm (สวนศรียา) Located in Tambon Trekking Tourist who wants to study the nature Hin Tang, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok, and witness wildlife, Khao Yai National Park is a the farm is unique with rare plants such recommended destination. Tourist Centre, Tel. as Fancy Tree, Dancing Tree, Bottle Tree. 0 3735 6033, 08 6092 6529. For more information, call 0 3738 4093. Ban Hup Moei Learning Tourism Centre Eco-tourism (ศูนย์การท่องเที่ยวเรียนรู้บ้านหุบเมย) Get to know Rafting in Nakhon Nayok River (ลอ่ งแกง่ ใน ล�ำนำ้� นครนายก) Canoeing and rafting in Nakhon the local way of living, wisdom, and culture, as well as, enjoy trekking and cycling around the Nayok River start in June and last until October. community located in the valley, Tel. 08 7616 Starting from Wang Takhrai Bridge or Tha Dan 0407, 08 7075 6195. Bridge in Nang Rong Canal at Ban Pamak, rafter will go via many rapids (Samchan Rapids is the Mountain Bike (จักรยานท่องเท่ียว) Mountain biggest one). The rafting route is 2-7 kilometres long with many exit to the road such as Ban bike can be enjoyed all year round. Biking trip should start at dawn as all routes take more than 2 hours to finish. Biker can enjoy beautiful ATV car Nakhon Nayok 27

nature without getting exhausted. TAT Office -An extreme adventure of abseiling down Nakhon Nayok offers 4 biking routes namely. artificial walls and rocky cliff of the waterfall, Khao Yai National Park, contact Sarika Route 1: Wang Takhrai-Wang Yao. The route is 22 kilometres long. Starting from Wang Adventure Point (สาริกาแอดเวนเจอร์พอยท์), Tel. Takhrai Bridge, the scenic route cuts through fruit orchard, rice field, mountain range, and 08 1251 8317, 08 5044 6863. camping ground. -Abseiling down Namtok Sai Thong, contact Route 2 : Khao Cha-ngok-Khao Durian. The route is 24 kilometres long. Starting from Action Sports (แอคชัน่ สปอร์ต) Tel. 0 3738 6137, Chakdao Resort, it offers nice view of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, range, 08 1451 8830. fruit orchard and reservoir. Health Tourism Route 3: Wat Brahmani-Khao Moddam. The route is 33 kilometres long. It starts from Wat Thai Massage Brahmani and cuts through scenic route of range, orchards, rice paddies and bird park. Nakhon Nayok Hospital (โรงพยาบาลนครนายก) Route 4 : Wat Khiri Wan-Wat Noen Hom. The offers body and foot massages, as well as, route is 43 kilometres long. It starts from Wat acupuncture every Monday and Thursday. Khiri Wan, go via Khlong Si Siad Reservoir, Wat Thavorn Nimit, rice paddies, communities and Ongkharak Hospital (โรงพยาบาลองครักษ์) mountain range. It is a nice route for evening biking. The hospital offers massage, foot massage, massage for healing, massage with herbal ball, Bike for rent is available at Pae Canoe Camp Tel. herbal steam, aromatherapy, facial treatment 0 3738 5042, 08 1863 4197. Kayak Master Tel. for herb. It is herbal centre and local product 0 3739 3245, 08 1591 1635. Kaeng Samchan outlet. Healths advise, and herbal usage advice Kayak Centre Tel. 08 9931 8255, 08 1377 2922. by pharmacist is available, The hospital opens For more information, call TAT Office Nakhon Monday-Saturday. For more information, call Nayok at 0 3731 2282, 0 3731 2284. Thai Medicine, Ongkharak Hospital at 0 3739 1618. In addition to these eco-tourism activities, Nakhon Nayok offers various extreme sports Pak Phli Hospital and Ban Na Hospital to get tourists’ blood pumping: (โรงพยาบาลปากพลแี ละโรงพยาบาลบา้ นนา)The hospitals -For ATV car, BB Gun and Paintball, please contact Off Road Adventure Nakhon Nayok offer body massage, foot massage, and traditional massage with herbal ball. Medicine (ออฟโรดแอดเวนเจอร์ นครนายก),Tel. 08 9672 7064, and herb, as well as advise for herbal usage by trained staff from the Ministry of Public Health 08 9672 7069, BB Sports and Paintball Hin Tang are available. For more information, call 0 3738 2145. (บบี ี สปอตแอนดเ์ พน้ ทบ์ อลหนิ ตงั้ ),Tel. 08 6358 8609. Wangri Kiriya Salt Sauna & Spa (วงั รีครี ยี า เซานาเกลือ แอนด์ สปา) 143, Mu 12, Tambon Khao Phra, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. As a natural detoxification method, salt is 28 Nakhon Nayok

Costcata Golf Course burnt at a temperature of 1,000 degrees- Royal Hill Golf Course 100/3 Mu 2 Km.14 Celsius, Tel. 0 3731 6257-60, 0 3738 6406-9, contact the spa room. of Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok, Tel. 0 3738 Golf Courses 5210-5, 0 3738 5217 (18 holes). Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok Amphoe Ongkharak Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Castcata Golf Course 87 Mu 2 Lam Luk Ka Golf Course Khao Cha-ngok Tambon Khlong 15 Road, Tambon Chumpon, Amphoe Phrom Mani, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ongkharak, Tel. 0 3730 2777-8. Nayok, Tel. 0 3739 3155, 0 3739 3010-4 ext 62681. Prime C.C. Golf Course Khlong 15 Km. 37 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Tambon Bang Nakhon Nayok 29

Plakot, Amphoe Ongkharak, Tel. 0 3730 8131, Namtok Sarika-Namtok 08 1407 2158. Nang Rong. Watermill Golf Course 44 Mu 2 Khlong 14, 4.00 p.m. Leave Nakhon Nayok via highway No. 305 and enjoy Tambon Pho Thaen, Amphoe Ongkharak, Tel. shopping for beautiful 0 2905 9036, 0 2905 8938. plants at Khlong 15. Atitaya Royal Country Club Golf Course 4.45 p.m. Leave for Bangkok. 16 Mu 10 Khlong 15 Km. 9 of Rangsit-Ongkharak Two-day programme Road, Amphoe Ongkharak Tel. 0 2569 1387-8, 0 2633 8118-9. The itinerary for the first day is similar to one-day programme. EXAMPLES OF TOUR PROGRAMMES The second day One-day tour. 8.00 a.m. Trekking in Khao Yai 8.00 a.m. Leave Bangkok via National Park. highway No. 305 or 12.00 a.m. Lunch Rangsit-Ongkharak Road. 1.30 p.m. Travel on Khao Yai-Prachin 9.30 a.m. Get into highway No. 3052 Buri route and shop for and visit Chulachomklao herbal products at Chao Royal Military Academy, Phraya Abhai Phubet pay homage to Chao Pho Hospital. Khun Dan Shrine, statue of 3.30 p.m. Shop for plants at Khlong 15. King Rama V the great, visit 4.30 p.m. Leave for Bangkok. The 100th anniversar y TOURIST’S TREKKING TIPS museum, watch the slide Preparation for exploring the jungle show featuring history of -Study about the destinations for preparing the academy, visit Military proper equipments as each destination provide different facilities. Museum, and challenge -Wear comfortable attire but not too loose. your shooting skill at the Prepare hat, sock, and jacket in natural hues such as green, brown, blue, grey or black. shooting range, learn and -Use light, necessary and practical gears such enjoy basic canoeing, as backpack, tent, sleeping back, food, drinking abseiling from the artificial water, flysheet, medicines, torch, knife, compass, jacket, shoes or boots, insect repellent, and cliff, and acro ss the stream other proper stuffs. on the rope. 12.00 a.m. Lunch time. 1.30 p.m. Visit attractions along the route Nakhon Nayok- 30 Nakhon Nayok

-Do not use perfume during the trip as it may Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. attract insects. Bee may be attracted by sweet 0 3731 5570, 08 1400 4940, 08 1985 1009, 08 fragrance and that may harm you. Wildlife may 7711 0299, www.bankaewriverresort.com, realize that smell and never come back again. 28 rooms: 1,200-1,400 baht GUIDELINE FORTREKKINGTOURIST Ban Khru Nom (บา้ นครนู อ้ ม) 12/1 Mu 1 Nakhon -Use only designated trail or area to avoid Nayok-Tha Dan Road, Tambon Si Nawa, Tel. 0 3738 4416, 0 3738 4116, 08 6706 8468, 08 9931 damaging the nature or getting lost. 9933, 08 1576 8669, 6 rooms: 600-1,500 baht -Avoid causing wild fire from setting fire or BanKlangPai (บา้ นกลางไพร) 123Mu1Tambon littering cigarette. Sarika,Tel. 08 6530 0371, 08 7127 8000, 08 7127 FACILITIES IN NAKHON NAYOK 1000, 3 rooms: 1,200-7,500 baht Accommodations Ban Pa Rim Khuean (บา้ นป่าริมเขือ่ น) 44 Mu 2 (Note: The room rates mentioned in this brochure Ban Khlong Bo, Nakhon Nayok-Tha Dan Road, may be changed without notice. Please ask for Tambon Hin Tang, Tel. 08 1578 6475, 08 5438 current information from each hoTel before 9977, 08 6886 4030, www.banparesort.com, making reservation.) 16 houses: 1,200-7,500 baht Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok Ban Pak Nakhon Nayok Ka Lae (บ้านพัก นครนายกกาแล) 350 Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 7 Day Resort (๗ เดย์ รสี อรท์ ) 61/1 Mu 5 Sarika- 08 7055 2080, 08 9934 9746, 08 5137 8488, Nang Rong Road, Tambon Ban Yai, Tel. 0 3761 8 rooms: 800 baht 6152, 08 1422 9030, 20 rooms: 500-700 baht Ban Pak Rim Nam (บ้านพักริมน้�ำ) 169 Mu 4 Aunrak Resort (อุ่นรัก รีสอร์ท) 242/1 Mu 1 Tambon Tambon Sarika, Tel. 08 1658 4154, 08 5085 8939 Sarika, Tel. 08 1376 5616, www.facebook.com 5 rooms: 1,000 baht /aunraknakornnayok, 9 rooms: 800-2,000 baht BanPakToemSuk(บา้ นพกั เตมิ สขุ ) Mu1Nakhon Baan Banana Resort (บ้านกลว้ ย กลว้ ย รสี อร์ท) Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 109 Mu 9 Tambon Khao Phra, Tel. 0 3738 6444, 08 1982 8668, 08 1983 6363, 08 6576 1111, 16 0 3738 6498-9, 08 1905 1090, 08 9253 3376, rooms: 500-2,500 baht www.baanbanana.com, 9 houses, 29 rooms: 1,520-3,500 baht Ban Pi Chai (บ้านพชี่ าย) 145 Mu 11 Tambon Ban Kaew Resort (บา้ นแกว้ รสี อรท์ ) 174 Mu 1 Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8324, 08 1340 0654, 3 rooms: 2,000-2,500 baht Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 08 1400 4940, 08 7711 0299, 15 rooms: BanRimThanNangRong(บา้ นรมิ ธารนางรอง) 1,000-4,000 baht 113 Mu 3 Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, BanKaewRiverResort(บา้ นแกว้ รเิ วอร์ รสี อรท์ ) Tambon Hin Tang, Near Nang Rong Waterfall, Tel. 0 3738 5260, 0 3738 5380, 08 1912 2599, 268 Mu 2 Soi Sarika-Nang Rong 32, Nakhon 08 6017 7123, 5 rooms: 1,000-2,500 baht Nakhon Nayok 31

Ban Suan Bua Resort (บา้ นสวนบวั รสี อรท์ ) 349 Chid Chon Resort (ชิดชล รีสอร์ท) 11 Mu 1 Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 09 0779 8456, 09 8426 Nakhon Nayok-Tha Dan Road,Tambon Si Nawa, 5955, 08 1665 1081, www.baansuanbuaresort.com, Tel. 08 1842 7368, 08 9663 2958, 08 4640 9654, 20 rooms: 1,200-3,500 baht 5 rooms: 1,500-3,500 baht Ban Suan Charoenporn (บา้ นสวนเจรญิ พร) 66 Chompoo-Muang Resort (ชมพ-ู ม่วง รีสอร์ท) Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 08 7149 1144, 08 7130 1/7 Mu 11WangriVillage, Nakhon Nayok-Wangri 5599, 08 1945 0090, 9 rooms: 1,000-3,000 baht Road, Tambon Khao Phra, Tel. 0 3738 6426-9, 70 rooms: 500-1,000 baht Ban Suan Khuat Kaeo (บ้านสวนขวดแกว้ ) 90/2 Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Mu 2 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5111, 08 9684 1352, 11 rooms: 1,500-1,800 baht Camp Khao Cha-ngok (เรอื นรับรองสโมสรนาย ทหารโรงเรียนนายร้อย จปร. เขาชะโงก) Tambon BanSuanSarikaResort(บา้ นสวนสารกิ า รสี อรท์ ) Phrom Mani, Tel. 0 3739 3120, www.crma.ac.th, 148/3 Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5244-5, 27 rooms: 900-2,400 baht 08 1665 1081, 30 rooms: 900-2,500 baht TheChillResort@Nakhonnayok (เดอะ ชลิ ล์ Ban Suan Sri Suk Entertainment (บ้านสวน รสี อร์ท @ นครนายก) 123 Mu 9 Banwangyang, ศรสี ขุ เอนเตอรเ์ ทนเมนท)์ 58/5 Mu 2Tambon Sarika, Tambom Hin Tang, Tel. 08 1911 6446, Tel. 0 3738 5289-90, 08 1435 8614, 38 rooms: www.chill-nakornnayok.com, 31 rooms: 600-1,000 baht 750-10,000 baht Ban Suan Surapat (บ้านสวนสุระพัฒน์) 249 The Forest Home Boutique Resort (เดอะ ฟอเรส โฮม บทู คี รสี อรท์ ) 414 Mu 1Tambon Sarika, Mu 1Tambon Sarika,Tel. 08 1316 3035, 13 rooms 1,000-1,500 baht Tel. 0 3738 5086-7, 08 4147 3290, 08 7554 5150, www.theforesthomeresort.com, 34 rooms: Ban Suan Yaowaman (บ้านสวนเยาวมาลย์) 3,000-9,000 baht 228/5 Mu1 Soi Khwan Nakhon, Nakhon Nayok- Green View Resort (กรนี ววิ รสี อรท์ ) 409 Mu 1 Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5337, 08 1715 6006, www.nakonnayokresort.com, Soi Sarika 42 Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, 5 rooms: 1,200-8,000 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5013, 08 1905 5483, 08 1909 3795, www.greenview-resort.com, Ban Ton Mai (บ้านต้นไม้) 251/6 Mu 1 Tambon 10 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht, Tent for 2-6 persons: 300-450 baht (rafting and mountain bike Sarika Opposite to Wang Takhrai Waterfall, Tel. activities) 08 1947 7022, 08 1384 1364, 08 5374 2496, 3 rooms: 1,500-3,500 baht Green Hill & House (กรนี ฮิลล์ แอนด์ เฮ้าส)์ 331 Blue Diamond Resort and Spa (บลูไดมอนด์ Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel: 0 3731 3043, 08 3112 รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 177/1 Mu 1 Nakhon 0262, 4 rooms: 700-4,000 baht Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Home&HillResort (โฮม แอนด์ ฮลิ ล์ รสี อรท์ )148/12 Tel. 0 3738 5262, 08 1659 9120, 08 1803 9279, www.bluediamond-resort.exteen.com, Mu1TambonSarika,Tel.037385336,037385309, 15 rooms: 1,200-1,500 baht 08 4147 3290, www.homeandhillresort.com, 107 rooms: 2,200-7,000 baht 32 Nakhon Nayok

Ing Doi Resort (อิงดอย รีสอร์ท) 77/2 Mu 12 Khwan Nakhon Mountain View Resort Tambon Sai BanTat, Hin Kong-Lan Rak Waterfall (ขวญั นคร เมาเทนน์ ววิ รสี อรท์ )251/14Mu1Nakhon Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 6400, 08 6151 4844, www.ingdoiresort.com, 12 rooms: Nayok-Nang Rong Raod, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 500-6,000 baht 0 3738 5288, 08 1381 7056, 08 1915 2778, 08 9005 2583, 08 6060 9339, 20 rooms: Ing Than Resort (อิงธาร รีสอร์ท) 123 Mu 3 700-1,500 baht Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Hin Khwan Nakhon Sport Garden (ขวัญนคร Tang, Tel. 0 3738 5347, 08 1299 6543, 54 rooms: สปอร์ต การ์เด้นท)์ 294 Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 1,000-3,000 baht 0 3738 5288, 08 9005 2853, 08 6060 9399, Jukra Dao Garden Home Resort (จกั รดาว 08 9832 1279, 20 rooms: 600-1,500 baht การ์เด้น โฮม รีสอร์ท) 45/6 Mu 2 Suwannason Kopkuea Palace (กอบเก้ือ พาเลซ) 420 Thong Road, Tambon Phrom Mani, Tel. 0 3739 3162-4, 51 rooms: 600-3,500 baht Chai-Si Mueang Road, In front of Thetsaban Market, Tel. 0 3731 1633, 0 3731 1644-5, 96 Jantra Garden View Resort & Spa (จันทรา rooms: 300-900 baht การ์เดน้ ววิ รีสอรท์ แอนด์ สปา) 31/1 Mu 9 Nakhon My Home (มายโฮม) 2/3 Mu 13 Tambon Tha Nayok-Rangsit Road, Tambon Tha Chang, Tel. 0 3731 5289, 0 3739 3162-3, 0 3731 6031, 08 6320 Chang, Tel. 0 3731 4435, 0 3731 4435, 08 9777 6797, 80 rooms: 900-4,400 baht 1799, 14 rooms: 350-500 baht KaengSamChan(แกง่ สามชน้ั )32Mu2Nakhon Nang Rong (นางรอง เฮาส์) 113 Mu 3 Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Raod, Tambon Sarika, Tel. Nayok-Nang Rong Raod, Tambon Hin Tang, 0 3738 5275, 0 3738 5013, 08 1377 2922, 08 6128 Tel. 0 3738 5360, 08 1912 2599, 5 rooms: 5461, 17 rooms: 1,200-1,500 baht 500-2,000 baht Kayatri Resort (กาญาตรี รีสอรท์ ) 130/7 Mu 1 North Bungalow (นอร์ธ บังกะโล) 145 Mu 5 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3728 5353, 08 9490 Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Ban Yai, Tel. 1116, 08 6069 4061, 08 6069 4067, 12 rooms: 0 3731 1814, 40 rooms: 300-500 baht 800-3,000 baht Pathtravadee Rasort (ภทั รวดี รีสอรท์ ) 110/1 KhaiSaengResort(ไขแสง รสี อรท์ ) BanThaDan, Mu 1Tambon Srinawa,Tel. 0 3738 4123, 08 1841 Tambon Hin Tang, Tel. 08 1503 0387, 08 4011 2925, 5 rooms: 9 bungalows: 500-3,500 baht 1927, 6 rooms: 1,500 baht P House Resort (พีเฮาส์ รีสอร์ท) 4/20 Mu 8 Khum Luang Lamphun Resort (คุ้มหลวง ล�ำ พนู รสี อร์ท) 85/11 Mu 10 Tambon Khao Phra, Tambon Phrom Mani,Tel. 0 3732 6999, 22 rooms: 300-450 baht Tel. 0 3738 6513, 0 3738 6193-4, 38 rooms: 900-4,800 baht Phana View (พนาววิ ) 80/1-4Tambon Sarika,Tel. Khung Nam Resort (คุง้ นำ�้ รสี อรท์ ) 20/1 Mu 6 08 6777 8546, 08 9797 1013, 5 rooms: 1,200 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3730 0759, 09 6887 3013, Pho Daeng Resort (โพธิ์แดง รีสอร์ท) 124 www.kungnam.com, 8 rooms: 1,800-8,000 baht Mu 2 Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8265-7, 33 rooms: 500-3,000 baht Nakhon Nayok 33

Phu Oab Namsai Country Resort (ภูโอบ 0 3732 8411, 08 1864 1958, 08 6708 0026, น้�ำใส คันทรี รสี อรท์ ) 18/1 Mu 3 Tambon Sarika, 20 rooms: 1,200-9,000 baht Tel. 0 3732 8363, 08 1655 5322, 08 1551 1566, Royal Hills Resort Golf and Spa (รอยลั ฮิลส์ 42 rooms: 800-1,350 baht รสี อรท์ กอลฟ์ แอนด์ สปา) 100 /3 Mu 2 Sarika-Nang Phu Iyara Resort (ภูไอยรา รสี อรท์ ) 99/1 Mu 2 Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5210-5, 0 3738 5217, Bangkok Tel. 0 2722 7206-10, Ban Khlong Bo Nakhon Nayok-Tha Dan Road, 0 2722 7212, www.royalhillresort.com, Tambon HinTang,Tel.037384255,0870595115, 253 rooms: 2,695-14,089 baht 08 7059 5225, 08 1923 0636, www.phuiyara.com, 172 rooms: 1,700-6,200 baht Ruean Pak Rim Nam (เรอื นพกั ริมนำ้� ) 169 Mu 4 Phukhaongam Resort (ภเู ขางาม รสี อรท์ ) 269/6 Tambon Sarika,Tel. 08 1658 4154, 08 5085 8939, 5 rooms: 2,000-5,000 baht Mu 1 Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5252-4, www.pknresort.com, Ruean Rom Mai Rim Tarn (เรือนร่มไม้รมิ ธาร) 240 rooms: 1,000-25,000 baht 292 Mu 1Tambon Sarika,Tel. 0 3738 5224, 0 3731 Phu Thara Resort (ภธู ารา รสี อรท์ ) 375 Mu 1 1481, 08 1402 2784, 08 4011 1042, 13 rooms: 1,500-4,500 baht Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 08 5847 7108, 08 5121 8821, 11 rooms: Sa Manow Resort (สระมะนาว รสี อรท์ )1/1 Mu 4 1,000-1,500 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8236, 0 3732 8446, Phumin Resort (ภูมินทร์ รีสอร์ท) 332 Mu 1 08 1591 8313, 45 rooms: 800-4,500 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5088, 08 1804 2793, Sarika Resort (สาริกา รีสอร์ท) 193/1 Mu 3 www.phuminresort.com, 11 rooms: 1,400-3,900 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8260, 0 3732 8112, 14 rooms: 500-1,200 baht Rabiang Prai Valley (ระเบยี งไพรแวลลยี )์ 22/2 Sida Resort (สดี า รสี อรท์ ) 120 Mu 3 Sarika-Nang Mu 12 Nakhon Nayok-Khao Phra Road,Tambon Khao Phra,Tel. 0 3734 9908, 0 3734 9909, 08 9927 Rong Road,Tambon HinTang,Tel. 0 3738 5154-6, 9154, 08 1812 5165, www.rabiangprai.com, 08 1611 4472, www.sida-resort.com, 340 rooms: 18 rooms: 1,500-2,400 baht 1,200-10,000 baht Rean Thong Garden Home (เหรียญทอง Som Rudee Resort (สมฤดี รีสอรท์ ) 324 Mu 1 การเ์ ดน้ ท์ โฮม) 12 TambonSarika,Tel.0816288511, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5342, 08 1922 1774, 08 3197 1741 BangkokTel.0 2746 6163, 9 rooms: www.somrudeeresort.com, 50 bungalows: 1,200-2,500 baht 1,200-4,500 baht RimTarnResort(รมิ ธารรสี อรท์ )304Mu1Nakhon Star Resort (สตาร์ รีสอร์ท) 209 Mu 3 Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. Ratchadamnoen Road, Tambon Phrom Mani, 0 3738 5344-5, 08 6888 9616, 08 1305 8085, Tel. 0 3732 6308-9, 35 rooms: 600-4,000 baht 20 rooms: 1,000-2,400 baht Suan Hong Garden View Resort (สวนหงษ์ River Home Pho Daeng Resort (ริเวอร์โฮม การเ์ ดน้ ท์ ววิ รสี อรท์ )150Mu2NakhonNayok-Nang โพธิ์แดง รีสอร์ท) 168 Mu 2 Tambon Sarika, Tel. Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8079, 34 Nakhon Nayok

0 3738 5285, 08 9771 0729, 12 rooms: Wangwana Resort (วงั วนา รสี อรท์ ) 111/1 Mu 1 550-1,200 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5133, 0 3738 5134, SuanLungNai(สวนลงุ ใน) 153Mu2Sarika-Nang 08 1909 1891, 08 9155 3626, www.wangwana resort.com, 32 rooms: 1,200-12,500 baht Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5145, 0 3732 8145, 08 1377 7801, 17 rooms: Wangyao Riverside Resort (วังยาว ริเวอร์ 700-3,500 baht ไซด์ รีสอร์ท) 314 Mu 3 Sarika-Nang Rong Suan Wang Thip (สวนวังทิพย์) 67/3 Mu 12 Road, Tel. 0 3732 8442, 09 5614 6656, www.wangyao-riverside.net, 129 rooms: Tambon Khao Phra, Tel. 08 1929 3131, 08 1347 1,500 baht 46961, 10 rooms: 600-2,500 baht Winda House (วินดา เฮาส์) 251/8-9 Mu 1 Sunshine Resort (ซันชาย รีสอร์ท) 319 Mu 3 Opposite to Wang Takrai Waterfall, Tambon Tambon Sarika, Tel.08 9788 2413, 5 rooms: Sarika, Tel. 08 1307 1440, 5 rooms: 500-3,500 baht 800-1,200 baht Wiang Fa Tiparom Resort (เวยี งฟา้ ทพิ ารมย์ Tha Dam Homestay (ทา่ ดา่ น โฮมสเตย)์ 54/2 รีสอรท์ ) 319 Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Tel. 06 1956 Mu 3 Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Hin 9879, 08 9811 1499, www.tiparom.com, Tang, Tel. 0 3738 5015, 08 1804 4503, 11 rooms: 16 rooms: 1,000-6,000 baht 150 baht/person/night Ya Ngam Resort (หญ้างาม รีสอร์ท) 70 Mu 3 Thachai Homastay (ทา่ ชัย โฮมสเตย์) Thachai Tambon Hin Tang, Tel. 0 3738-5339, 08 4542 villageTambon HinTang,Tel. 0 3738 4086, 08 1377 3964, 08 9402 5790, 08 1761 9921, 11 rooms: 0422, 08 1889 2978, www.tachaihomestay.com, 800-1,600 baht 10 rooms: 600-5,000 baht Amphoe Ban Na Tarida Grand View Resort (ธาริดา แกรนด์ ววิ รสี อรท์ ) 124 Mu 2 Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Ban Na Resort and Spa (Suan Puak Pak) Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8265-6, 08 1781 (บ้านนา รสี อรท์ แอนด์ สปา (สวนพวกพกั ) 137 Mu 13 2412, www.taridagrandview.com, 58 rooms: 600-3,300 baht Tambon Pakha, Tel. 08 1171 6751, 08 1171 6152, www.bannaresort.com, 64 rooms: Ton Sung Resort (ต้นซุง รีสอร์ท) 11 Mu 2 800-3,000 baht Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. Cholapruek Resort (ชลพฤกษ์ รีสอร์ท) 64 0 3732 8273-4, 31 rooms: 800-3,200 baht Mu 10 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Tambon Wang Ree Resort (วังรี รสี อร์ท) 143, 143/1-26 Ban Prao, Tel. 0 3730 7567, 0 3761 4440-4, 408 rooms: 1,260-1,750 baht Mu 12 Tambon Khao Phra, Tel. 0 3731 6257-60, 08 9668 4444, 08 1906 4897, Military Academy Camp (เรอื นรับรองโรงเรียน www.wangree-resort.com, 280 rooms: เตรยี มทหาร) 9Mu10TambonSiKa-ang,Tel.03730 1,600-14,000 baht 6013 Bangkok Tel. 0 2572 5555, 30 rooms: Wang Takrai (อุทยานวังตะไคร้) 222 Mu 1 800-2,500 baht Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5164, 0 3738 5284, Queen Park (ควนี พาร์ค) 152/1 Mu 4 Tambon 08 1989 0365, 25 rooms: 800-7,500 baht Ban Na, Tel. 0 3732 4446, 8 rooms: 250-300 baht Nakhon Nayok 35

Payang Bungalow (ปา่ ยาง บงั กะโล) 367 Mu SiamResort(สยามรสี อรท์ )1Mu4Rangsit-Nakhon 10 Tambon Pakha, Tel. 0 3732 4265, 14 rooms: Nayok Road, Tambon Sai Mun, Tel. 0 3739 300-400 baht 1999-20, www.siam-resort.com, 18 rooms: 350-500 baht Rimthang Bungalow (รมิ ทาง บงั กะโล) 151 Mu 10 Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Tambon Pakha, Tel. 0 3738 2470, 30 rooms: 350-500 baht Camp Khao Cha-ngok (โรงเรียนนายร้อยพระ จลุ จอมเกล้า) Student and adult camp contains: S P Resort (เอส พี รีสอรท์ ) 141 Mu 12 Rangsit- - The battalion Infantry is capable for 150 Nakhon Nayok Road, Tambon Bang O, Tel. people. The fee is 20 baht each. 0 3733 5111, 0 3753 5118, 08 9900 6775, 08 9983 9000, 33 rooms: 300-700 baht, Period 1 from January-March Tent 100 baht/night Period 2 from July-September S P Resort 2 (เอส พี รีสอร์ท ๒) 93 Mu 10, - Military Academic Department It is capable Suwannason Road, Tambon Pakha, Tel. 0 3732 for 100 people.The fee is 60 baht each. It is open 4257, 08 9901 1165, 20 rooms: 250-400 baht on Friday-Sunday from May to October, Tel. 0 3739 3010-4 ext. 62960-1 Saengthong (แสงทอง รีสอร์ท) 27/2 Mu 10 Phae (Raft) Canoe Camp (แพ แคนู แคมป)์ 245 Tambon Ban Na, Tel. 0 3738 1123, 23 rooms: 250-500 baht Mu 1 Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. There are camping area, activities, Amphoe Pak Phli mountain bike, canoe, rental tent. This camp capable for up to 500 persons, Tel. 0 3738 5042, Ban Phuean Resort (บ้านเพื่อน รีสอร์ท) 8/8 08 1863 4197 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Wai, 35 rooms: 250-350 baht Sarika Camping (ค่ายลูกเสือสาริกา) Mu 11 Ban Suan Noen Bok (บ้านสวนเนินบก) 122- Tambon Sarika, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok. Student and youth camp for recreation 122/4 Tambon Na Hin Lad, Tel. 0 3738 9193, activities. This camp contains 4 rooms, 10 tents, 08 1929 7467, 9 rooms: 1,800-3,000 baht camping area, and conference room. The fee is 10 baht for adult, 5 baht for children, Tel. 0 3731 Na Hin Lad Resort (นาหินลาด รีสอร์ท) 286 1481, 0 3731 1628 Mu 5 Tambon Na Hin Lad, Tel. 08 1914 0362, Si Ka-ang Camp (ศรีกะอาง แคมป์) 157 Mu 5 08 1400 8987, 16 rooms: 350-800 baht Ban Prao-Military Academic Road, Tambon Si Amphoe Ongkharak Ka-ang, Amphoe Ban Na. This camp is suitable for boyscout’s activities and capable for 800 Artitaya Country Club (อาทิตยา คนั ทรี คลับ) persons. The fee is 15 baht/person, Tel. 0 3730 6272, 08 1434 0243 16 Mu 10 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road,Tambon Bang Plakot, Tel. 0 3730 0712, 70 rooms: Suradit Valley (สรุ ดษิ วลั เล่ย์) Ban Hup Moei, 500-1,200 baht Tambon Hin Tang, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon ImRakResort(อมิ่ รกั รสี อรท์ ) 99/9Mu4Tambon Nayok. There are 27 bungalows and activities Ongkharak, Tel. 0 3739 5552, 08 1267 8010, 08 2335 2728, 16 rooms: 500 baht 36 Nakhon Nayok

area. It is capable for up to 5,000 persons. The Ing Doi (อิงดอย) 77/2 Mu 12 Tambon Sarika, fee for 20 persons is 300 baht/night (including 2 meals), Tel. 0 3731 1905, 0 3731 1135 Tel. 0 3738 0400, ( Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) Restaurants Charoenphon (เจริญผล) 154 Mu 1 Tambon Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Nayok Wang Kra Jom, Tel. 0 3731 1186, (Thai Food and Ban Kang Han (บา้ นกงั หนั ) 55/5 Mu 5Tambon Chinese Food, open at 09.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Ban Yai, Nakhon Nayok-Tha Khoi Road, Tel. Kai Yang Song Dao (ไก่ย่างสองสาว) 15/2 Mu 2 0 3732 0206, 08 5119 1915, (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.) Tambon Hin Tang, Tel. 0 3738 5168, 08 7132 3919, (Grilled Chicken, open at 08.00 a.m.- Ban Nam Sup (บา้ นน้ำ� ซับ) 119 Mu 5 Tambon 08.00 p.m.) Ban Yai, Tel. 08 1757 7404, (Thai Food, open at Kai Yang Nong Lek (ไกย่ า่ งนอ้ งเลก็ ) 201/1 Mu 3 07.00 a.m.-01.00 p.m.) Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. Ban Khru Nom (บ้านครูน้อม) 12/1 Mu 1 0 3738 5257, 0 3732 8447, 08 1295 0831 (Grilled Chicken, open at 06.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.) (front of Wat Kiriwan), Tambon Srinawa, Tel. 0 3738 4416, 08 1576 8669 (Thai Food, open at Kai Yang Pa Tuk (ไก่ย่างป้าตุ๊ก) 119/3 Mu 2 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon BuaLuang (บวั หลวง) (EntranceChulachomklao Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5151, 08 1801 2693, (Grilled Chicken, open at 09.00-04.00 p.m.) Royal Military Academy) Tel. 0 3732 6216, (Thai Food, open at 09.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Khao Kaeng Pak Tai (ข้าวแกงปักษ์ใต้) Kho 1 Cho Chamuang (ช่อชะมวง) 242/16 Mu 1 133/29-30 Suwannasorn Road,Tambon Nakhon Nayok, Tel. 0 3732 0076, (Local Food, open at Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 06.00 a.m.-13.00 p.m.) 0 3738 5221-2, 08 1586 8084, 08 9913 9553 (Thai Food, open at 09.30 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Khan Thong (คานทอง) Kho 1 322/17 Suwannason Daeng Name Nueang (แดงแหนมเนือง) Road, Tel. 0 3731 2253, 08 7614 9383, 08 7614 9343 (Duck Noodle, open at 08.00 a.m.- intersection Ban Yai, Entrance Wang Ree Tel. 04.00 p.m.) 0 3731 2266, 08 1576 5402 (Vietnamese Food, open at 09.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Khrua Ban Dong (ครัวบ้านดง) 3/3 Mu 1 D D Kai Yang (ดีดีไก่ย่าง) 179/1 Mu 4 the Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3738 5100, (Thai Food, open opposite Wat Yotee, Tambon Phrom Mani, Tel. at 06.00 a.m.-19.00 p.m.) 0 3732 6071, 0 3739 3206, 08 7017 3950 (Thai Food and Grilled Chicken, open at Khrua Cha Khun (ครวั จา่ ขนุ ) 89/3 Mu 4 nearby 09.00 a.m.-15.00 p.m.) Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Camp Du De Savoey (ดู๋ด๋ีเสวย) Soi Wat Udom Khao Cha-ngok, Tambon Phrom Mani, Tel. 08 9610 7615 (Isan Food, open at 10.00 a.m.- Thanee, Tel. 0 3731 2412, (Pork Noodle, open at 03.00 p.m.) 09.30 a.m.-15.30 p.m.) Nakhon Nayok 37

Khrua Hydro (ครัวไฮโดร) 104/1 Mu 8 KhruaSuanLuang (ครวั สวนหลวง (ร.๙)Nakhon Tambon Sarika, Tel. 08 1846 1641, 08 1864 2995 NayokTel. 0 3731 5800, 08 1551 7223 (Thai Food, (Thai Food, open at 11.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.) open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Khrua Khun Rat (ครวั คณุ รชั ) 30 Mu 4 Tambon KhruaTaWanNgam (ครวั ตะวนั งาม)103Mu10 Tha sai, Tel. 0 3726 0000, 0 3733 0133, 08 0492 Suwannasorn Road, Tambon Phro m Mani, Tel. 6445, 08 1302 3568, (Thai Food, open at 0 3731 1699 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.- 10.00 a.m.-22.00 p.m.) 10.00 p.m.) Khrua Luk Pla (ครวั ลูกปลา) Kho 1-287/29-30 Khrua Tung Ngoen-Tung Thong (ครวั ถงุ เงนิ - ถงุ ทอง) Kho 1 085/100-101 Chaiya pan Road,Tel. In front of Big One Department Store, Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Nakhon 0 3732 1227, 08 6154 4732 (Thai Food, open at Nayok, Tel. 0 3731 1162, 08 1874 8296 (Thai 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Khrua Yam Hiuw (ครัวยามหิว) 42/6 Mu 5 Khrua Lom Choi (ครัวลมโชย) 1/1 Mu 12 Tambon Ban Yai, Tel. 08 7942 7729 (Thai Food, open at Dong La Kon, Tel. 0 3738 8467 (Thai Food, 08.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) open at 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Kuaitiao Nuea Tun-Mu Tun Wat Dong Ki Khrua Manao (ครัวมะนาว) 34 Mu 4 Km. 9 Lek (ก๋วยเต๋ียวเน้ือตุ๋น-หมู่ตุ๋นวัดดงข้ีเหล็ก) in front Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 0 3732 8327, 0 3732 8313 (Thai Food, open at of Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy 10.00 p.m.-01.00 a.m.) Tambon Prammani, Tel. 08 5947 8484, 08 6373 6534 (Noodle, open at 06.30 a.m.-17.00 p.m.) Khrua Ma Prang (ครัวมะปราง) 34/1 Mu 3 Kuaitiao Pet (ก๋วยเต๋ียวเป็ดเฮียจั๊ว) 97 Mu 1 Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tel. 0 3732 8073 (Thai Food, opan at 08.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) Suwannasorn Road,Tambon Wang Kra Jom,Tel. 0 3726 0000, 0 3731 1193 (Duck Noodle, open at Khrua Mat Cha (ครวั มจั ฉา) 38/3 Mu 2Tambon 08.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m.) Tha Chang, Tel. 08 1945 4117 (Thai Food, open Lap Klong Kun Kaeo (ลาบคลองขุนแก้ว) 4/1 at 10.00 a.m.-22.00 p.m.) Mu 8Tambon Srinawa,Tel. 0 3731 4841, 08 6985 Khrua Pla Khuean (ครัวปลาเข่ือน) 514 Mu 1 8013, 08 1940 8750 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Sarika, Tel. 08 7343 6317, 08 1664 7962 (Thai Lap Pla Taphian (ลาบปลาตะเพียน) 139 Mu 4 Food, open at 09.30 a.m.-10.30 p.m.) Entrance Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Khrua Rim Khlong (ครัวรมิ คลอง) 117/4 Mu 3 Camp Khao Cha-ngok Road,Tambon Prammani, Tel. 0 3732 6387, 08 5150 9524, (Isan Food, open (Highway No. 3052), Tambon Phrom Mani, Tel. at 09.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) 0 3732 6603, 0 3732 6384, (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Laem Thong (แหลมทอง) Kho 1 164 Ban Yai Khrua Ra Biang (ครัวระเบียง) 42/5 Mu 5 Interscetion, Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Nakhon Nayok, Tel. 0 3731 1695, (Thai Food, open Tambon Ban Yai, Tel. 08 1781 6426, 08 5282 at 09.00 a.m.-04.00 p.m.) 7699 (Thai Food, open at 09.30 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) 38 Nakhon Nayok

Lek Phitsadan (เล็กพิสดาร) 133/23-24 SteakJamluri(สเตก๊ จามจรุ )ี TambonThaChang, Suwannason Road, Tambon Nakhon Nayok, near Tel. 08 9250 8043, 08 0632 6145 Wat Si Mueang, Tel. 0 3732 6603, 0 3731 5150, 08 1864 5595, (Seafood, open at 01.00 p.m.- SiSuni(ศรสี นุ ยี )์ Kho1309/1BanYaiIntersection, 03.00 p.m.) Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Tel. 0 3731 1529 Loet Rot Phochana (เลิศรสโภชนา) Kho 4 (Thai Food and Grilled Chicken, open at 09.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) 158/4 Entrance Wat Udom Thani, Tambon Nakhon Nayok, Tel. 0 3731 3166 (Thai Food and Sam Sao (สามสาว) 66/1 Mu 13 Rangsit-Nakhon Chinese Food, open at 09.30 a.m.-03.30 p.m.) Nayok Road, Tambon Tha Chang, opposite LungPhaoKuaitiaoKala(ลงุ เผา่ กว๋ ยเตยี๋ วกะลา) PTT, Tel. 0 3731 2108 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) 49 Mu 3 Tambon Hin Tang, Tel. 08 5116 0312, 08 3295 8119, 08 6111 9906 (Noodle, open at Som Tam San Lan (สม้ ต�ำ แสนลา้ น) (in front of 09.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.) Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy) 71 Mu Nong Nat Icecream (นอ้ งณฐั ) Kho 2 256/13-14 4 Tambon Phrom Mani, Tel. 08 4653 5598 (Isan Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Suwannason Road,Tel. 0 3732 1468, 0 3731 1823, (Icecream, opan at 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Suki Nong Pho (สุก้ี หนองโพธ์ิ) 22/1 Mu 3 PaeHok(แปะ๊ ฮก) Chulachomklao Royal Military Nakhon Nayok-Tha Dan Road, Tambon Si Nawa, Tel. 0 3731 2903 (Suki, open at 09.00 a.m.- Academy Camp Khao Cha-ngok Road, Tambon 05.00 p.m.) Phrom Mani, Tel. 0 3732 6886-7, 08 1909 8697, 08-9495-4474 (Thai Food, opan at 10.00 a.m.- Suwadi (สุวดี) Suwannason Road, Tambon 10.00 p.m.) Nakhon Nayok, Tel. 0 3731 1153, (Thai Food, Phat Thai Nattawan (ผัดไทยณฐั วรรณ) Kho/1 open at 07.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) 133/33-36 Suwannason Road, Tambon Nakhon Ta Rad Na (ตาราดหน้า) 42/1 Mu 5 Tambon Nayok,Tel. 08 9092 8844, 08 1782 0023 (Noodle, open at 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) Ban Yai, Tel. 0 3732 1022 (Noodle, open at 06.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m) Phung Kang (พุงกาง) 189 Mu 5 Nakhon Thanyarot 8 (ธัญรส ๘) Kho 1 284/31-32 Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Ban Yai, Tel. 08 9777 1799, 08 9932 9119 (Thai Food, open Nakhon Nayok-Nang Rong Road, near Wat Si at 10.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m.) Mueang, Tel. 0 3731 2094 (Noodle, open at 07.00 a.m.-05.00 p.m.) Pun Thong (ป่ันทอง) 333 Mu 4 Suwannason Ti Rab Sung (ท่ีราบสูง) 139 Mu 5 Nakhon Road, Tambon Phrom Mani, Entrance Chulachomklao Royal Military, Tel. 0 3731 Nayok-Nang Rong Road, Tambon Ban Yai, 6621, 08 5944 4664, (Fish Noodle, open at Tel. 08 0645 7887 (Isan-Food, open at 08.00 a.m.-04.00 p.m.) 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Rab Lom Chai Thung (รับลมชายทุ่ง) 38 Mu 2 Triple S (ทริปเปิ้ล เอส) Kho-1 303/22-23 Tambon Tha Chang, Tel. 08 6004 4803 Suwannason Road, Tambon Nakhon Nayok, (Thai Food, open at 07.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m.) Tel. 0 3732 1126-7, 0 3731 4249, 0-3732-1136, (Steak, open at 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Nakhon Nayok 39

Ahan Che (อาหารเจ) 173/56 Mu 1 Tambon Tambon Ongkharak, Tel. 0 3739 1057, (Noodle, open at 06.00 a.m.-02.00 p.m.) Tha Chang, Tel. 0 3732 1325, (Vegetarian Food, open at 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) Nana-Deer Farm (นานา-เดยี ร์ ฟารม์ )30/3 Mu 4 Amphoe Ongkharak Km. 40 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road (Khlong 14-15), Tambon Khlong Yai, Tel. 0 3733 3124, Chan Phen (จนั ทรเ์ พญ็ ) Ongkharak Intersection, 08-1778-1430, (Steak, open at 08.00 a.m.- 06.00 p.m.) Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Tel. 0 3739 1278 (Thai Food, open at 11.30 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) Su Laeo Ruai (สูแ้ ล้วรวย) 63/2 Mu 7 Tambon Kaeo Klang Dong Lung Yang (แก้วกลางดง Sai Mun, Tel. 08 1855 2609 (Thai Food, open at ลงุ ยงั ) 63/2 Mu 7 Tambon Saimun, Tel. 08 1855 10.00 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) 2609 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) Toei Yai (เตยใหญ)่ 48 Mu 7 Tambon Bang Som Khao Muk Kai U-Sup (ข้าวหมกไก่กำ�นันยูซุบ) Bun, Tel. 0 3730 0726, 08 1437 2530 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) 45/1 Mu 1 the opposite Ongkharak Police Station, Tambon Ongkharak, Tel. 08 9605 2663 Amphoe Pak Phli (Chicken Briyani, open at 06.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m.) Chaluai Phochana (ฉลวยโภชนา) 112 Mu 4 Khrua Lung Yang Pla Pho (ครวั ลุงยงั ปลาเผา) Nakhon Nayok-Prachin Buri Road, Tambon Ko 19 Mu 7 Ongkharak-Nuclear Centre Road, Wai,Tel. 0 3739 9936, 0 3739 8067, 08 9009 4354 Tambon Sai Mun, Tel. 08 1380 9714, 08 6180 (Suki, open at 08.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.) 0181, (Thai Food, open at 11.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) Khrua Saphan Lek (ครวั สะพานเหลก็ ) 295 Mu 3 Khrua Kung Nam (ครัวคุ้งน้�ำ) 19/1 Mu 7 opposite Wat Tha Dang, Ban Tha Dang, Tambon Tambon Sai Mun, Tel. 0 3732 2489, 08 7065 Ko Wai, Tel. 0 3739 8311-4, 08 1629 6916 (Thai 4109 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Khrua Mae Lamyai (ครัวแมล่ ำ�ไย) 137 Mu 3 Pranom (ประนอม) 232 Mu 1 Beside Wat Ko Wai Tambon Ongkharak, Tel. 0 3739 1690, (Thai Tambon Ko Wai, Tel. 0 3739 8799 (Thai Food, Food, open at 09.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) open at 07.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) KrachaThong(กระจา่ ทอง)50/1Mu5Ongkharak SukiSiPhrai (สกุ ศ้ี รไี พร)216 Suwannason Road, Intersection, Nakhon Nayok-Rangsit Road, Tambon Ko Wai, Tel. 0 3739 9622, 08 6150 3432 Tambon Sai Mun, Tel. 0 3739 1205 (Thai Food, (Suki, open at 09.00 a.m.-04.00 p.m.) open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Amphoe Ban Na Kuai Tiao Phu Kamkap Sakha 1 (กว๋ ยเตยี๋ วผู้ ก�ำ กบั สาขา ๑) SituatedatOngkharakBusTerminal, Don Kra Bok (ดอนกระบก) 77 Mu 4 Km. 1 Ban Tambon Ongkharak, Tel. 08 1435 4588 (Noodle, Na-Kaen Koi Road, Tambon Paka, Tel. 0 3738 open at 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.) 2497,08 9073 2669 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.) Kuai Tiao Luk Chin Mu Pig Ka Riang (ก๋วยเต๋ียวลูกชิ้นหมูพริกกะเหรี่ยง) 293/16-17 Mu 1 40 Nakhon Nayok

Khrua Lilawadi (ครวั ลลี าวดี) 90 Mu 3 Tambon 1397 (Thai Food, open at 09.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Si Ka-ang, Tel. 0 3738 3088, 08 1836 5578, Rim Suan (ริมสวน) 64 Mu 10 Chonlapruek 08 6811 2540 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.- 10.00 p.m.) Resort Km. 63 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Tambon Ban Phrao, Tel. 0 3738 2092, 08 9936 KuaiTiaoPetHiaTi (กว๋ ยเตยี๋ วเปด็ เฮยี ต)๋ี 110Mu 6145 (Thai Food, open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) 3 Suwannason Road,Tambon Ban Pig,Tel. 0 3738 Islam Fatima (อิสลามฟาติมา) 43/2 Mu 10 1662 (Noodle, open at 10.30 a.m.-04.00 p.m.) Suwannason Road, Tambon Banna, Tel. 08 Lom Fang (ลอมฟาง) 21 Mu 10 Ban Na-Saraburi 1449 8447 (Halal Food, open at 06.00 a.m.- 06.00 p.m.) Road, Tambon Paka, Tel. 0 3738 1397, 0 3738 Local product Nakhon Nayok 41

USEFUL CALLS Tel. 0 3731 3615 Tel. 0 3731 1273, 0 3731 3546 Provincial Public Relations Tel. 0 3731 1932 Provincial Office Tel. 0 3731 1151 Bus Terminal Tel. 0 3731 1285, 0 3731 3550 Nakhon Nayok Hospital Tel. 0 3738 2014 Provincial Police Office Tel. 0 3739 9600 Ban Na Police Office Tel. 0 3739 1301 Pak Phli Police Office Tel. 1193 Ongkharak Police Office Tel. 1155 Highway Police Tourist Police 42 Nakhon Nayok

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