Since opening our doors at Anurak Community Lodge in early 2016, we have been continuously adapting and developing our gardens – planting new trees and slowly replacing the oil palms on our property, so as to give our guests a truly unique Khao Sok jungle experience. In fact, one of the key reasons for building […]
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The Ratchaprapa Dam translates to “Light of the Kingdom” in Thai. With the construction of the dam, King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Thai government helped to modernize and strengthen the electrical grid in southern Thailand. This dam was designed to provide power to the Surat Thani province and surrounding areas with hydropower generators capable of
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Anurak Community Lodge at Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand has launched ‘Rainforest Rising’ tree planting initiative for guests to join. Apart from ecotourism activities at the lodge such as hiking, kayaking and jungle cooking, guests can help plant sapling trees. The initial aim is to return two rai (3,226 sqm; 0.8 acres) of former palm oil plantation
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When visiting southern Thailand, most people first think about island hopping or relaxing on the beach with a beer. While we also like slow sun-kissed days, it would be a shame to overlook other parts of Surat Thani. If you want to slow down and explore the rest of the province, a healthy balance of
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You know all about the beaches and islands in southern Thailand…the snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving. But what about after drying yourself off? While your stomach starts rumbling, you probably wonder, “what are the tastiest Thai dishes?” As the unsung hero of Thai cuisine to the rest of the world, when you ask Thais about
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Whether you are getting ready to climb boulders and ford rivers or looking for a more relaxing stroll, Khao Sok National Park has trails for every kind of hiker. While off the beaten track, walking deeper into the rainforest, you can enjoy nature’s peace and quiet as the Cicadas chirp in the background. Some hikers
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At Anurak Community Lodge, getaway from the hustle and bustle of urban life and relax in the pristine jungles of Khao Sok National Park. As one of Thailand’s hidden gems, a 3-day 2-night package allows you to relax and unwind with plenty of time to explore the lush jungles of southern Thailand. Before going on
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Elephants have been highly-regarded and used by Thai royalty. As symbols representing familial-warmth and majestic strength, these gentle creatures are quite intelligent and capable perform intricate tasks. They also feel and show a wide variety of emotions. In herds, they often cooperate and look after one another. Historically, they were abused in laborious working-conditions, such as
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Khao Sok National Park in Thailand’s southern Surat Thani Province is known to have a number of wild elephants. The herds live deep in the park’s pristine forest and roam freely in the elephant sanctuary. It’s not often that visitors get to see them in their natural habitat. Luckily for guests staying at Anurak Community
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Anurak Community Lodge sits in a lush green valley on the edge of Khao Sok National Park. We offer a number of exciting outdoor activities that enable you to explore the park and learn about the region. One of these is our Anurak Jungle Dinner cooking experience. It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy some local
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