Pranburi Forest Park – Sea of green (Mangroves)
The Pranburi forest park is indeed worth a moment of your time. In this green sea of lush, tropical Mangrove forest you will certainly relax at the bosom of nature. Mangrove forest tidal water crabs with eyes set on long bone needles inhabiting the nutritious sea floor and feasting on sticklebacks and snails at the roots of the Mangroves. This fabulous little fairy tale world is preferably enjoyed together with an agreeable group of good friends from the old days.
Contact us at Mountain Breeze Villa for arrangements of your trip to Pranburi Forest Park.
Pranburi Forest Park – A somewhat tired group of friends relaxing in the bosom of nature
Pranburi Forest Park – Tidal crab, retracted bone needle set eyes
Pranburi estuary – Skiffs awaiting the nights haul
Underneath a little factual information for interested spirits:
“Pranburi Mongrove Forest Park located in Klongkao-Klongkob National Reserve Forest, Pranburi Distrtict, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province contains 3.17 sq.km. It is built on the Forest Development Plan of Pak Naam Pranburi in accordance with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit™s wish. The area has been declared a forest park by the Royal Forest Department since September 30, 1982.
The main water resource of the district is the Pranburi River, with a mangrove forest (the protected Pranburi Forest Park) at the mouth of the river where it flows into the Gulf of Thailand, further boosting the areaโs scenic, natural appeal.
A one-kilometer stretch of beach is fringed by pine trees and there are several mangrove nature trails for adventurous visitors to explore. The main beach is fronted by a small road that extends south from the estuary of the Pranburi River to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.
This coastal national park is undoubtedly Pranburis star attraction,with an area of 98 square kilometers. Limestone Mountains, caves, mangrove swamps, beautiful beaches and various kinds of local and migrating birds make up the parks main appeal.”
Pranburi Forest Park consists of mixed forest and mangrove forest. It has naturally beautiful sceneries and beaches. Pranburi River also runs through the middle of the forest plants in the area are for instance pine three, Casuarinas, mangrove swamp, cycad, copper pod, Aloe, Australian wattle and tropical almond. The animals in the area are small-size animals such as hare, porcupine, squirrel, chipmunk, and many kinds of kingfisher and reptile.”