Khao Khitchakut National Park () is a national park in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. The park is located in the Soi Dao Mountains, the Thai part of the much larger Cardamom Mountains, and is home to waterfalls and forests. The venerated Buddha footprint is also within the park premises. On 4 May 1977, Khao Khitchakut was designated Thailand's 14th National Park.

Geography Khao Khitchakut National Park is northeast of Chanthaburi town in Khao Khitchakut District. The park's area is 36,444 rai ~ . The highest point is Khao Phra Bat peak at . The park, one of Thailand's smallest national parks, borders the much larger Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary.

Attractions The Khao Phra Bat mountaintop is the site of a Buddha footprint and is an important religious place for Thai Buddhists. During the time around the Magha Puja holiday (in February or March) large numbers of visitors make the pilgrimage here. Also on Khao Phra Bat peak there are rock formations to which the shapes of various objects have been attributed: a pagoda, a monk's alms bowl, a turtle and an elephant.

The park's largest waterfall is Krathing, a waterfall of 13 separate levels, intersecting nature trails at various levels. These falls are fed by the Chanthaburi River. Other park waterfalls include Changsay and Klong Piboon.

Flora and fauna Plant species in the park include Dalbergia cochinchinensis, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Afzelia xylocarpa, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Xylia xylocarpa and Lagerstroemia calyculata. Animals in the park include gaur, Asiatic black bear, sambar, northern red muntjac and serow. Herds of wild elephants have also been sighted here. Bird life includes Asian koel, blue-winged pitta, hooded pitta and Oriental magpie-robin.

Location Khao Khitchakut National Park in overview PARO 2 (Si Racha)  National park  1 Khao Chamao-Khao Wong  2 Khao Khitchakut  3 Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet  4 Khao Sip Ha Chan  5 Namtok Khlong Kaeo  6 Mu Ko Chang  7 Namtok Phlio  Wildlife sanctuary  8 Khao Ang Rue Nai  9 Khao Khio–Khao Chomphu10 Khao Soi Dao11 Khlong Kruea Wai  Non-hunting area12 Bang Phra Reservoir13 Khao Chi On14 Khung Kraben   Forest park15 Khao Laem Sing16 Namtok Khao Chao Bo Thong

See also List of national parks of Thailand List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand

External links DNP - Khao Khitchakut National Park

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