Khao Phaeng Ma Gaur Viewpoint
จุดชมกระทิงเขาแผงม้า
A forest restoration area in Wang Nam Khiao district. At dusk, herds of Indian gaur graze on the hillsides across the valley, and on cool-season mornings there is often a sea of clouds.
Khao Phaeng Ma Wildlife Sanctuary is in Wang Nam Khiao district, on the east side of Khao Yai National Park. The area was once degraded woodland. After decades of reforestation, more than a hundred Indian gaur have returned. The viewpoint sits on a hillside meadow. After about 16:00, gaur often move about on the opposite slope, so bring binoculars. On cool-season mornings you can often see a sea of clouds and the sunrise. The viewpoint is free, but gaur sightings are not guaranteed. It is about 1 hour's drive from Khao Yai's North Gate, and there are many mountain-view guesthouses nearby.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jim Thompson Farm
- Toscana Valley
- Haew Suwat Waterfall
- Pha Kluai Mai Waterfall
- Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint
- Haew Narok Waterfall
- Khao Yai National Park
- Palio Khao Yai