Nam Nao NP or Phu Ruea NP

[Athousandmilesaway]

Is Nam Nao worth a day or 2 exploring and how does it compare to the other park?

[allane]

On my visit to NN, i walked around a loop trail near the highway for an hour or so. It was gently rolling terrain as I recall. At PR you will face a steep climb of about 3 hrs. to reach the plateau. There are porters available, though I have no idea what they cost. Once you are on the plateau, the terrain is not especially challenging.. If you need a staging point, use Chumphae, Khon Kaen, rather than Meuang Loei. Chumphae is closer to the park, and closer to all points south.

[Athousandmilesaway]

Much worth seeing or same same?

[allane]

Nam Nao is in the hills, but not especially interesting, vegetation wise. Phu Reua is higher, so a little more alpine. Thai's go there to take pictures of frost on the vegetation during the cool season.