Khao Kho

Khao Kho is a mountainous, sparsely-populated district of Phetchabun Province in Lower Northern Thailand. It is noted for its wooded mountain landscape as well as architecturally unusual Buddhist temples and meditation centre.

Understand
The district is named after the, a 1143 metre high peak of the western Phetchabun Mountain range. The district's most populous settlement is, which is also home to Thailand's largest Hmong community. Most points of interest to tourists, including the Wat Phra That Pha Kaeo, are in (Camp Son) subdistrict. The district administration and several resorts are in the eponymous

Get in
The curvy highway No. 12 cuts across Khao Kho on its way from Phitsanulok (c. 100 km) to Lom Sak (c. 30 km) and Khon Kaen (c. 220 km). Buses of the Phitsanulok–Lom Sak–Khon Kaen line run through Khao Kho district, but most intercity buses do not stop here. However, there are local buses from Phitsanulok (normal bus station; 2 1/2 hours; 80 baht) or Lom Sak to Khaem Son.

Sleep
Khaem Son (Camp Son) subdistrict (near Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaeo temple)

Khao Kho subdistrict (near National Park)

Go next

 * Lom Sak, 30 km east
 * Phetchabun, 60 km southeast
 * Phitsanulok, 100 km west
 * Phu Kradueng National Park, 170 km east (2:35)