Nakhon Nayok Thailand Hotels, Online Hotel Reservation & Travel Guide

Overview:
Nakhon Nayok is another tourist destination not far from Bangkok. The province comes alive during the holidays with tourists. Nakhon Nayok is renowned for it’s refreshing waterfalls and abundant varieties of fruits.

Historically, it is believed that the area of Ban Dong Lakhon, which is situated to the south of Nakhon Nayok town, was a Dvaravati settlement, dating back for more than a thousand years. As for the name of “Nakhon Nayok”, records going back to the Ayutthaya’s period indicated that it was an Eastern frontier town during the reign of King U-Thong. In 1894, under the royal command of King Rama V, Nakhon Nayok was designated as a part of Prachin Buri province. Eventually, it became a province.

In the past, Nakhon Nayok was called “Ban Na” (village of the rice field). From hearsay, during Ayutthaya period, Nakhon Nayok was just a forested highland, on which farming nor planting was fruitful. Jungle fever was everywhere, thus the town people migrated elsewhere, leaving the place deserted. News of the plight of people reached the King. Subsequently, the King commanded that paddy field taxes be lifted to encourage the people to stay on, which worked, and also enticed the people around the area to migrate to the town. After that, it became a large community and the town was renowned as “Muang Nayok” (the town that paddy (tax) was lifted).

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to neighbouring Amphoes (districts):
Amphoe Pak Phli 9 kilometres
Amphoe Ban Na 17 kilometres
Amphoe Ongkharak 32 kilometres

Attractions :
Ongkharak Plant Market
The Ongkharak district is an important source of ornamental plants and cut flowers. At Khlong 15 on Highway No. 305 (the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok route), there are many plant nurseries growing a large variety of annuals and perennials.

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
This is situated at the foot of Khao Changok, 14 kms. west of the town. It is conveniently reached by bus either from Nakhon Nayok or from Bangkok. Apart from the academic section, this place also offers a variety of attractions and activities. The shrine of Chao Pho Khun Dan and Wat Phra Chai are places of worship located in the compound. A golf course and shooting ranges can be used by visitors. Moreover visitors may enjoy a bike trip around the site or apply for canoeing practise.

Dong Lakhon Ancient City
Located 9 kms. south of the town on Route No. 3076, this is an ancient town of the Dvaravati period (about 6th-13th century). lts oval shape measures about 600 metres at the longest point. Religious artefacts including fragments of Buddha images, seals and ornaments found in the excavation are now exhibited in the Prachin Buri National Museum.

Wat Phramani this temple is 5 kms. from the town along Route No. 3050. ln the compound, there is a memorial site for the Japanese soldiers who died during the Second World War.

Nam Tok Sarika
This waterfall is the most famous attraction of the province. lt is located 15 kms east of the town along Route No 3050. The Waterfall consis of 9 cascades with plentiful water during the rainy season. The lowest level of the fall is very large and offers a fastinating scene at first sight.

Nam Tok Nang Rong
This waterfall is located in Tambon Hin Tang, 20 kms. east of the town on Route No. 3049 and another 7 kms. on an access road. This multi-level waterfall flows over large rocks which are scattered along the stream and contains a small reservoir suitable for swimming.

Wang Takhrai
This is a resort and botanical garden belonging to the Chumphot - Phanthip Foundation. The area with a scenic landscape has a stream where visitors can enjoy swimming. Camping sites and bungalows are available.

Rafting along Nakhon Navok River
This river originates in the Khao Yai National Park and has several tributaries at Khlong Wang Takhrai in the coffee plantation. The journey is undertaken by kayak and canoe because the waterway is quite narrow. The river is smooth without rapids, but has many twists and turns offering a fun day canoeing or kayaking.

Khao Yai Jungle Treks
Such treks were begun in 1992 and have proved to be more popular with tourists who wish to appreciate Khao Yai's natuaral beauty. There are 3 trekking routes offered to adventurous travellers. Each route takes at least 2 days/1 night. The best time for trekking is from December to June. Please contact the local tourist office for more details.

Nam Tok Wang Muang
This is a small size waterfall having a steam passing through a low cliff. It is accessible by Highway No. 33 from where, at a distance of 7 kms. beyond the provincial township, one has to branch off to the left for a distance of 14 kms. more to get to the falls.

Nam Tok Heo Narok
This large size waterfall located in the vicinity of Amphoe Pak Phli is under the responsibility of the Khao Yai National Park. It is accessible via Route No. 3077 (Prachin Buri-Khao Yai Route). The waterfall cascades from a 200 metre cliff.

Festivals & Events:
Marian Plum Fair
usually held in February every year at Khong Eye Kaew at the junction leading to Sarika waterfall. The objective of fair is to promote and publicize the Marian plum agricultural produce and handicraft products. The festival includes agricultural produce procession, Marian plum competition and other agricultural produce, beauty contest and special low price goods for sale.

Nakhon Nayok. Local Products Fair
The fair usually organize during the Buddhist's lent (July - October) at Suwanasorn Rd. near the traffic light intersection. The aims are to promote local products as well as tourism. There are many contests being held for agricultural produce, food. There are also many other activities such as students shows and various exhibitions by various government and public agencies as well as special low price goods for sale.

Ngarn Sart Thai and Boat Races
There are usually held during Sart Thai period from September to October every year at the 29^th river bank in front of Thaveepool Rung Sun Sai Moon district, Amphoe OngKharak. There are many activities being held such as long-boat races, Sart Thai merit making, open an entertainment at night.

How to get there:
Car
The province is situated 100 Prachin Buris northeast of Bangkok, or less than a two-hours’ drive from Bangkok.

By Car : the province can be accessed in two ways :
- First : driving along Highway No.305, along Rangsit canal passing Amphoe (district) Ongkharak. This route is about 107 kilometres
- Second : taking Highway No.1, take a right turn at Hin Gong, and then drive along Suwannason Road (Highway No.33). This route is about 137 kilometres

Bus
By Bus : the Transport Co., Ltd. (Bo Kho So) operates daily non-air-conditioned and air-conditioned buses from the Northern Bus Terminal on Kamphaengphet 2 Road. There are two routes : Bangkok-Hin Kong-Nakhon Nayok and Bangkok-Rangsit-Ongkharak-Nakhon Nayok. For more information, contact tel: 0 2537 8055 and 0 2936 2841. Additionally, there are specially-run second-class air-conditioned buses from Bangkok-Ongkharak-Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (by-passing the Nakhon Nayok town) available.

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