Set in a valley of lush jungle, Anurak Community Lodge is an ideal retreat for exploring the remote rainforests and towering karst mountains of Khao Sok National Park. Its close proximity to the park and other conservation areas make it a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventures that prefer the tranquility of the open countryside to […]

At Anurak Community Lodge, situated on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in Thailand’s southern Surat Thani Province, we’re committed to sustainable tourism and ensuring we minimize our ecological footprint on the park’s pristine biodiversity. As part of our sustainability initiatives, we strive to involve, educate and empower the local community through every aspect of

  Hiking is one of the best ways to truly experience and appreciate the wonders of nature. Not only does it keep you physically fit, it helps to reduce anxiety and stress and with no carbon emissions, or destructive vehicles, it is the most environmentally friendly, peaceful and non-intrusive way to travel. Khao Sok National Park

Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National park is one of the most spectacular places you can travel to in southern Thailand, a 165 km2 body of water that is part of Khao Sok National Park, the largest area of virgin forest in southern Thailand and the remnant of a rainforest that is older and more diverse

Despite only covering about 20 percent of Khao Sok National Park, Cheow Lan Lake is a major attraction for visitors to Khao Sok, who can either hire local boats for day trips, or overnight in one of the many raft house accommodation options on the lake. There are both government and privately-owned raft houses, where you can

Despite being the largest and remotest area of virgin forest in southern Thailand, the rolling jungle and limestone karst topography of Khao Sok National Park, covering an area of 739 km², is amazingly easy to get to from a number of different destinations. The national park’s headquarters and official entrance is located in Khlong Sok

Not so many decades ago, Khao Sok National Park was a region of jungle wildness in Thailand’s Surat Thani Province that very few outsiders knew anything about. The largest area of virgin forest in southern Thailand, Khao Sok only became a national park in 1980, but it wasn’t until the Rajjaprapha Dam opened in 1987

Khao Sok National Park is home to an incredibly diverse range of beautiful and truly amazing wildlife, many of which are under threat or listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. With 48 recorded mammals, over 300 species of birds, 30 different species of bat and countless reptiles and insects, Khao Sok is estimated to contain

The rich biodiversity of Khao Sok National Park offers all sorts of possibilities for outdoor adventure, not just for hard-boiled adventurers, but also for families, or groups of friends looking for a 3-day 2-night jungle escape. Its spectacular, raw beauty, far from the modern world, is a source of quiet inspiration, allowing you to ponder

You are probably already familiar with the green movement catchphrase, ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ – three actions that focus on reducing waste – achieved through saving raw materials and energy, or by reusing and recycling products. At Anurak Community Lodge, reducing our ecological footprint on the environment has always been an important factor in shaping the direction