Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park is one of the most beautiful and visited parks by most of the locals. It is not so popular among the foreign tourists and they prefer to visit Khao Yai National Park. But that does not mean that Chet Sao Noi National Park is any less. Located between Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces, it is a small beautiful waterfall. Namtok Muak Lek and Chet Sao Noi National Park are both located on the same route. The waterfall has seven layers and each layer is about 4 meters in height. Each layer has some space for swimming which makes it perfect for solo travellers who are out for adventure and love hiking.
Here at TripFactory, in this article we will cover the topics about history and background about the Chet Sao Noi National Park. From what you can see and do, how to reach and best time to visit to opening and closing hours and some tips before you visit the place, entry fees and other parks to visit nearby – everything is covered.
History on Chet Sao Noi National Park
Chet Sao Noi National Park literally means the seven little girls waterfall. The royal forest department established the Chet Sao Noi Forest Park in 1980. Earlier it was managed by the Nakhon Ratchasima Regional Forest Office and later given back to Saraburi Regional Forest Office in 2001. Later in 2016 it was given the title of a National park, becoming the 129th park in Thailand.
What you can do in the Chet Sao Noi National Park
Hiking
Since the River has 7 different layers, it provides several trails for hiking right from small and challenging trails. Make sure that you carry an extra pair of clothes and shoes as you will find many spots for swimming as well. Since you are going hiking it is best to carry well gripped shoes.
Swim
Since each layer of the waterfall has a shaded spot to swim you can also carry an extra pair of swim wear. Not all areas are safe for swimming as certain locations also have strong currents and are not permitted for swimming. So one needs to be cautious while swimming and read the signages carefully in order to avoid any mishaps.
Camping
There can be no better spot to campaign than the Chet Sao Noi National Park. Here there are 2 camping grounds and space for parking as well. So this makes it popular among young people who loves trekking and camping, who want to spend an overnight in a peaceful area away from hustle and bustle of the city,
Go for picnic
There are specified spots in the park where families and friends can enjoy a wonderful picnic time, take a lot of pictures with the waterfall and indulge in mouth watering home made food.
How to reach the Chet Sao Noi National Park
To reach Chet Sao Noi National Park, board the train from the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Muak Lek Station. It is comparatively cheaper when compared to other modes of transport.
You can also take the slow orange buses that operate daily from Saraburi. You will find a bus from here very easily as it runs between 7 am to 6pm every hour.
Best time to visit Chet Sao Noi National Park
It is best to visit the place from November – February when it is pretty chill and cold. Wildlife and safaris viewing is more ideal during this time. Since the weather is pleasant you can also go out on hiking and might get lucky to see some of the animals as the animals are quite active during the day time.
It would not be best to go during the summer time from March – June as it will be scorching heat which might disappoint you. Rainy season is also not a good time to visit the place as you will miss out on the outdoor activities like swimming, hiking and cycling.
Opening and closing hours
Chet Sao Noi National Park is usually open everyday from 8am to 5pm. So it is best to visit this park early in the morning when there will be less crowd and you can peacefully complete the trek and have a wonderful time and come back by evening,
Some tips before you visit the park
- It would be best to plan your trip during the weekday to have a more peaceful time as there will be less crowd
- Well gripped shoes are mandatory as there will be hiking and trekking
- Do not forget to carry your swimwear as there are spots in this beautiful park for swimming which you will not be able to resist
Entry fees
Be prepared to pay as for the older adults foreigners the fee is 100 baht while for kids the entry fee is 50 Baht.
Other Parks in Bangkok to Visit
There are other famous parks in Bangkok apart from the bamboo tree tunnel such as:
Lumphini Park
It is the first public park in Bangkok which is also used for parties and ballroom dancing. It is a popular multifunctional park among all kinds of people who come to the park to do outdoor leisure activities, sing, dance, listen to music, exercise, do tai Chi and read books in the library. You will discover abundance of flora and fauna and a beautiful lake that will leave you in awe of the park.
Bang Kachao
Situated in the south of the city in Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan Province, it is also known as the “green lung of Bangkok”. Spread across 16 acres of land, it was traditionally used for agricultural purposes. Today it is a scenic site visited by tourist from all over the world
Benchakitti Park
Located in the Khlong Toei District of Bangkok, Thailand, it is a public park. It is one of the popular destinations for outdoor activities and having fun. It is popular among the locals and the foreigners for being the most visited tourist destination.
Bamboo Tree Tunnel
It offers great adventure for the tourist and is visited by the tourist throughout the year. It forms a tunnel like impression as it has tall bamboo trees laid out on both the sides of the road which will leave you awestruck with its beauty. Do not forget to take a lot of beautiful pictures because you will not get to see the same spot like this elsewhere.
Khao Yai National Park
Located in the Sankambeng Range, it is part of the Dong Phaya Yen Forest, previously called Dong Phaya Fai. Khao Yai is the first national park in Thailand. It covers parts of 11 districts across four provinces in Thailand. It is well known for its mountains, forest and waterfalls.