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Hala Bala Bird Watching
Narathiwat has a balance of natural delights and cultural spice that make it well worth a visit. The South's last frontier on the east coast, the province is best known for its string Muslim influences and the thriving borde r town of Sungai-Kolok. But off the main tourism track, the Hala Bala wildlife sanctuary is a natural gem, with some rare species still waiting to be discovered.
For many connoisseurs of the country's natural heritage,
this patch of cooling tropical rainforest on the border with Malaysia is one of the country's prime natural attractions.
The area covers 270,000 rai from Betong in Yala and Chanae district in the west, to Waeng and Sukhirin districts of Narathiwat in the east. It is interspersed with village communities that prevent wildlife from moving between the two sides. Hala is a bigger woodland, home to big animals including tigers. On the Bala side, birds are the main attraction. Hala is accessible from Yala; Bala can be reached at Waeng district.
At heights ranging from 500 to 1,500 metres above sea level,
the terrain includes mountain peaks such as Lee Pae, Batu Tamo and Loh Choo, the source of the Kolok and Sai Buri rivers.The former marks the border between Thailand and Malaysia.
The area is a haven and an escape for birdwatchers and trekkers.The forest is well-known for hornbills:out of the 12 species found in Thailand, the area is home to 10, including Rhinoplax vigil, Buceros rhinoceros and Anthracoceros malayanus. Bird List of Hala Bala
Hala Bala Bird Watching 3 Days
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Had Yai-Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
-Pick-up from Had Yai air-port to Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary.
-Arrive at Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary/Check into Bungalows/Lunch
-Start the afternoon program.
-Return to Bungalows/Dinner
-Meals:B/L/D -Overnight at: Resort near the Park
Day 2: Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
-We will spend a full day bird watching at Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary.
-Meals:B/L/D -Overnight at: Resort near the Park
Day 3: Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
-We will spend a full day bird watching at Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, in the afternoon day 3,we will transfer you to the air-port. *or Continue to Pa Pru Toh Daeng or others birding program for 3-4 days.
-Meals : B/L
Trip Information:
Duration
Trip Grade
Group Style
Group Size
Season
3 days 2 nights
Easy
Private Tour
1 to 8 persons
February>October
Inclusion:
Exclusion:
-English-speaking Bird leader
-Any other service not mentioned in the programs
-Park entrance fees (400 Baht/per/person)
-Personal expenses
-Refreshment
-All alcoholic and Airfare.
-Insurance
Preparation :
-Vat 7%
-Light walking boots or sports shoes
-Bird check list
-Spotting Scope and binoculars
-Transportations
-Long trousers and long sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
