General Information
Huay Mae Sak Waterfall Forest Park located in Nam Tok Pattana Village, Moo 7; Tung Kor King Sub-district, Viang Chiang Rung District, Chiang Rai Province, situated in Pah Huay Sak National Reserved Forest and eastern Mae Kok Forest, covered the area of approximately 2,800 rais. The Royal Forest Department declared this forest park on May 8, 2002.
Topography
The mountain laid from southwest towards northeast, approximately 460-963 metres above the average sea level and 30% average slope. Huay Mae Sak is a big stream in this area and the water flows throughout the year. Its the watershed area of Huay Mae Sak Waterfall that is flowing through the
area.
Flora and Fauna
Its Mixed Deciduous Forest where teak is available. Forest around the Huay Sak Waterfall is still abundant. However, its different in other area because the encroachment in the past. Presently the forest has been recovered. Flora species found consist of Lagerstroemia balansae, teak, Mitragyna brunonis, Melia azedarach, Bischofia javanica, etc. Ground plants consist of bamboo species, wild banana, Spilanthes iabadicensis, Imperata cylindrica, Siam weed, wild jam, Cyperaceae genus, Araceae genus and
fern.
Fauna found consists of wild rabbit, bay bamboo rat, Indochinese ground squirrel, mongoose, jungle fowl, coucal, thick-billed pigeon, white-rumped shama, red-whiskered bulbul, amphibian, reptile, and various
fishes.
Huay Mae Sak Waterfall
Huay Mae Sak Waterfall is approximately 480 metres above the average sea level. Its one floor waterfall which is about 15 metres height. Water flows throughout the year. Its surrounded with shading trees and beautiful
scenery.
Contact Address
Namtok Huai Mae Sak Forest Park
Thung Kor Sub-district, Amphur King Amphoe Wiang Chiang Rung Chiang Rai Thailand 57210
Tel. 0 5371 4914 Fax 0 5374 4961
How to go?
By Car
From Chiang Rai town, you can take the Highway no. 1233 pass Vieng Chai District to Lao Charoen Village. It takes 34 kms long. After that take the Krom Yothathikarn Road southwards to Lao Charoen Village and then to Nam Tok Pattana Village. This will take about 6 kms. Later, drive further on the dirt road for 2 kms long, to reach the forest park. The distance from Muang District of Chiang Rai to Nam Tok Huay Mae Sak Forest Park is totally 42 kms.
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