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vertically to the middle of the island. The mountains
have been covered with rich forest since the old
days and are watersheds of many streams that feed

people on Ko Pha-ngan. Waterfalls and streams here
are so famous in their beauty that they had attracted
several royal visits, including 14 by King Chulalongkorn.
The forests have at the same time provided habitats
to a lot of wildlife, especially deer. Early evidence
said a number of deer was prepared to be released
by King Rama VI during his planned second visit to
the island. Although the visit was later cancelled,
the deer were released into the wild and later

produced offspring that were often spotted by
tourists at Phaeng and Than Sadet waterfalls and
even in the open field. They also leave their traces
along jungle treks, showing that their number is quite
substantial, but no official record has been made.
Rare plants are also found here such as
grammatophyllum, which is the world’s largest

orchid growing 2-3 meters tall, bearing yellowish more beautiful than others named
flowers with brown or dark red spots, coming out Hat Thong Nai Pan Noi and Hat
during July to October. In the rainy season, heavy Thong Nai Pan Yai.
clouds often lie around mountain tops challenging These are the reasons why
mountaineers to win the height for a great view up Ko Pha-ngan is still today an island
there. The tallest mountain is Khao Ra, with a height with much of the nature remaining
of 627 meters above sea level. On the northeastern the same, making it an ideal place
side of the island lies a clean white sand beach for eco-tourism.

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