Tourist
Destinations in Takua Pa
District
Hat
Bang Sak. Situated in Tambon Bang Muang on Phetkasem Road
, on the Thai Mueang - Takua Pa section, between Km.76-77 and going
down a side road for another hundred metres. The beach of Bang Sak
has clean white sand and stretches along a grove of shady pines.
Accommodation and restaurant are available on the beach.
Khao
Lak-Lam Ru National Park.
The park occupies a vast area of 150 square kilometers and
covers Amphoe Thai Muang, Amphoe Kapong, Amphoe Takua Pa, and Amphoe
Muang, drive past Takua Pa District 33 Kilometers away, then reach
Office of the National Park. There are many interesting attractions:
Khao Lak, the mountain is located
25 kilometers from Amphoe Takua Pa, on Route No. 4 (Thai Mueang - Takua
Pa), taking a left turn between Kilometer markers 56 and 57. Before
reaching Amphoe Thai Mueang, the mountain - Khao Lak - can be seen.
On the mountain, there is the Chao Pho Khao Lak Shrine. Opposite Khao
Lak lies a stony beach with rocks and boulders of all sizes strewn
all over the beach.
Laem
Pakarang, located on the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route. Driving
from Takua Pa town on Phetkasem Road , the cape will be on the right,
another 5 kilometres down the side road. It is a sandy beach piled
with deer coral washed up on the beach by strong waves thus giving
the beach its name. The beach is blessed with groves of pine, making
it ideal for camping and relaxation.
Namtok Ton Chor Fah. Located on
the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route like Laem Pakarang. Driving from Takua
Pa town, the waterfall will be on the left, a right turn and going
for another 5 kilometres. The cascade runs all year round and the surroundings
are blissfully calm and cool under the trees shade. |