Plan a autumn trip to Khao Sok National Park. Explore neighborhoods, restaurants, places to stay and practical local advice from AVARA's full editorial gu…
Khao Sok National Park — TL;DR
Southern Thailand's ancient rainforest, where Cheow Lan Lake meets treehouse resorts hidden in one of the world's oldest jungles.
Khao Sok National Park overview
December to April (dry season) offers the best conditions for hiking and Cheow Lan Lake visits.
The tourist village clusters guesthouses, restaurants, and shops, with Khao Sok Jungle Resort a short trip into the nature reserve and Cheow Lan Lake reached by a separate journey further into the park.
Thai Baht (฿)
Thai. English is spoken at lodges and by guides.
ICT (UTC+7)
Khao Sok's hospitality scene continues to lean into immersive jungle experiences, with Khao Sok Treehouse Resort's real-life treehouses and Khao Sok Jungle Resort's greenery-surrounded rooms 3km into the nature reserve reflecting a destination built around one of the world's oldest rainforests and the stunning Cheow Lan Lake.
Where to eat, drink & do in Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park neighborhoods
Khao Sok tourist village A typical tourist village with a few small shops and lots of restaurants and guesthouses.
Nature reserve district Home to Khao Sok Jungle Resort, located outside the tourist area about 3km into the nature reserve.
Cheow Lan Lake The park's highlight, a stunning lake surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
Practical info for Khao Sok National Park
Getting around in Khao Sok National Park? The tourist village clusters guesthouses, restaurants, and shops, with Khao Sok Jungle Resort a short trip into the nature reserve and Cheow Lan Lake reached by a separate journey further into the park.
When to go in Khao Sok National Park? December to April (dry season) offers the best conditions for hiking and Cheow Lan Lake visits.
What's changing now in Khao Sok National Park? Khao Sok's hospitality scene continues to lean into immersive jungle experiences, with Khao Sok Treehouse Resort's real-life treehouses and Khao Sok Jungle Resort's greenery-surrounded rooms 3km into the nature reserve reflecting a destinat
Seek out Kayaking along the river in Khao Sok National Park? A quieter way to explore Khao Sok's rainforest beyond the popular Cheow Lan Lake boat trips.
Base yourself in Khao Sok tourist village in Khao Sok National Park? A typical tourist village with a few small shops and lots of restaurants and guesthouses. Known for main village hub.