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though the water dries up around March. About 150m downstream is Namtok Praon La-or ,
also a pretty picture. Rangers love taking visitors on short bamboo-raft trips (300B for six
people) above the falls, though for various reasons, this activity is intermittent. Between
the waterfall and the lodging/visitor centre is Palan Pachad , a rocky field that features many
wildflowers.
At the far end of the park, from atop Phu Hin Dang , there are superb views of the forest in
Laos more than 300m below. It's a 55km drive from the main park area and then about a
3km hike. Because of land mines and poachers, this trip needs to be done with armed
rangers. This is easiest to arrange at the main visitor center, but sometimes can be done on
the road to the cliff.
Stargazing is superb here, so consider spending the night. There are six well-worn bun-
galows ( 0 2562 0760; www.dnp.go.th/park reserve; 3-/6-/8-bed bungalows 600/1200/1600B) plus a campsite
(per person with own tent 30B, 3-person tent hire 150B) 2km from Huay Luang. A restaurant opens at
least 9am to 4pm daily at the waterfall, and snacks and drinks are sold at the lodging area.
There's no public transport to the park and not much traffic in the park, so hitching re-
quires patience.