A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lahore vs. Khao Sok National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lahore or Khao Sok National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lahore and Khao Sok National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Lahore or Khao Sok National Park?

Lahore

As Pakistan's second largest city and the capital of the north-eastern Punjab province, Lahore is widely considered the country's cultural capital. Some of its best-known features include the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Gurdwara, a mall surrounded by buildings from the British Raj, and many unique markets and neighborhoods.

Khao Sok National Park

In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.

Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.

You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.

To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lahore and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Lahore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lahore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lahore and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Khao Sok National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Sok National Park than you might in Lahore.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lahore Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Lahore or Khao Sok National Park?

Lahore has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Lahore or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Lahore during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.

Lahore can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Lahore is generally a little warmer than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Lahore average around 33°C (91°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lahore. In the summer, Lahore often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Lahore gets 228 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.

Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lahore. Lahore usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Lahore gets 202 mm (8 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Lahore or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lahore and Khao Sok National Park. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Lahore is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lahore averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

In Lahore, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lahore usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Lahore gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lahore usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Lahore gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Lahore or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Lahore as well as Khao Sok National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.

In the winter, Lahore is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lahore in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (80°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lahore this time of the year. In the winter, Lahore often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Lahore gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.

Lahore usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Lahore gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Lahore or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Lahore are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Lahore is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Lahore average around 28°C (83°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).

It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lahore. Lahore usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Lahore gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In April, Lahore usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Lahore gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Lahore