Nong Han Lake, Phuket

The Nong Han Lake is the largest naturally formed lake in the northeast area of Thailand. It covers an area of approximately 125 square kilometers at an average depth of 1.9 meters. The water in this picturesque lake comes from the Nam Pung river whose origin lies south of the lake in the Phu Phan mountains. However, during the summer, the Lake tends to shrink a bit since the Huai Nam Khan takes the lake water to the Mekong, the world’s tenth largest river. The lake is primarily used for fishing but also serves as a tourist spot. One can reach this lake via the closest town, Sakon Nakhon. The lakeshore has now become a public park and can be good site for a family picnic or a peaceful day alone.

The Lake gets a festive uplift when a boat race is organized every year to mark the end of the period of Buddhist Lent. Unfortunately, the lake is infested with liver flukes which are human parasites and under no circumstances is swimming allowed in the Lake. The Phu Phan National Park is also located close by and offers some exciting walking trails perfectly complemented by two waterfalls. The Park is also an exciting place for the ornithologist in you.