The Central Highlands Chumomray National Park

Chumomray is Vietnam’s newest national park. Its borders extend to both Laos and Cambodia, where the park connects with the Vitary National Park of Cambodia and the Dong Nam Ghong National Park of Laos. What makes Chumomray different is the density of its jungle and the salty mineral water of its waterfalls. Chumomray is also particularly mountainous, as it lies along the Truongson mountain range, which reaches as high as Chumomray Peak at 1773m. The park boasts several multi-layered waterfalls, such as the 100m-tall Fairy Waterfall in Yaboc Valley, and is also home to several minority ethnic populations, including the Ëdç, Hlang, Leromam, Borau, Kodong, and Sedang. There are almost 1500 species of flora in the park, 131 of which are endangered. The park is also thought to contain 620 species of fauna, 114 of which are considered rare and precious, perhaps including the elusive Bossauveli, which, following a French investigation in 1920, is now considered to be extinct.

Chumomray is best visited as a daytrip, or part of an extended camping tour, from Kon Tum. Separate accommodations and food joints have not yet been set up as part of the park infrastructure. As always, bring plenty of water.

Visitors must arrange their own transport to Chumomray National Park. The park is best reached from Kon Tum, where groups can arrange transportation at Kon Tum Tourist . The company also offers half-day guided trekking tours through the park (US$15). Contact park headquarters for the latest options (☎821 289; chumomray@dng.vnn.vn).

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