Phu Kradueng

Phu (ภู) comes from the Thai word Phukao (ภูเขา) meaning mountain. It's used the same way as Mt. is used in English. The name Kradueng (กระดึง) comes from the word Krading (กระดิ่ง) a word of the Loei Province aboriginals. Also Phu Kradudng (ภูกระดึง) can be translated as Ra Kang Yai (ระฆังใหญ่) meaning a large bell. This name comes from a legend relating to a Buddhist holiday. During the holiday many of the towns people heard the sound of a large bell. They believed it to be the bell of Indra.

The beauty of the mountain is reflected in local folk tales. One person named Phran, who fled from another village, believed that Phu Kradueng had never been climbed before. He led his bull to the top of the mountain. He found it full of beautiful deer, and pine forests. There were many different types of plants, trees and wild animals. After this he stayed, and lived his life surrounded by the beauty of the mountain.

Nowadays, Phu Kradueng is extremely popular with young Thais, particularly university students. Accommodation on the mountain itself is limited to a "tent city" with hundreds of canvas tents available for rent. The sense of isolation and scenic beauty is further spoilt by annoying and unnecessary loudspeakers intermittently announcin

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Phu Kradueng Wild Animals

Wild Animals Native to Phu Kradueng


Kam Pir the deer. Travelers will meet this friendly one at the campsite on top of the mountain.

* Deers Travelers who climb to the top of Phu Kradueng will definitely see at least one deer. One group of dears is looked after in the camp site. This allows these deer to not be scared of humans, thus letting the other deer to not be bothered by travelers. The first deer's name is Kam La (คำหล้า) which means the last born. The second deer's name is Kam Pir (คัมภีร์) which means religious scripture.
* Grubs Small insects that are called Thak (ทาก) . These insects are very common to Phu Kradueng beyond the little recognition they receive. Most people don't like these insects, although they are important to Phu Kradueng's environment (As most people believe they're disgusting).There are a lot of these insects during the rainy season. They have made residence in many of the building on Phu Kradueng. There are also many near the waterfalls and in the closed forests. These grubs are similar to those found in Khao Yai National Park or Khao Luang National Park, yet are of bigger size.
* Elephants
* Mountain Crabs

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