Phu Kradueng

Phu Kradueng (Thai: ภูกระดึง), is a 1,316 m (4,318 ft) high mountain in Loei Province, Thailand.

Its west side borders Nam Nao District of Phetchabun Province.

[1] The name of the mountain comes stems from its silhouette looks like a large bell (Thai: กระดึง; kradueng).

The western, southern, and eastern edges of the mountain have a fairly regular shape and are formed by abrupt sandstone cliffs, while the northwestern corner is deeply indented, containing a number of streams and seasonal waterfalls.

The park is closed to visitors during the rainy season (1 June - 30 September).

Altitudes of Phu Kradueng; ground plan and cross section