Sunday, June 28, 2009

Khao Lam National Park

Khao Laem national park covers 1497 square kilometers of fertile forest surrounding Khao Laem reservoir in Sangklaburi and Thong Pha Phum districts of western Kanchanaburi province. Steep limestone mountains run on north-south axis. It is the water source of Kwai Noi and other important rivers. The park consists of mixed deciduous, hill evergreen and dry evergreen forest, which are the wildlife habitats. Animals believed living in the park include bear, tiger, guar, elephant, sambar deer, barking deer, wild pig and many species of birds.

Tourist attractions

Some attractions are the Dai Chong Thong Waterfall and the Kreng Kravia Waterfall with its Kreng Kravia Cave.

Admission fee: free

Monday, June 22, 2009

Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls


The Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls are located near the Sri Nakharin lakeside about 110 km from Kanchanaburi and 50 km from the Erawan Falls.

You can go there by boat from Ban Tha Kradan or 4-wheel drive.

Admission fee: 400 Baht >> Sri Nakarin National Park
How to go there: own vehicle, boat

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Wat Wang Wiwekaram


This temple is situated on the hill side in Sangkhlaburi. Its pagoda was built in the style similar to Pha Phutta Khaya in India and its temple is housed with huge Buddha image made of marble. The monastery abbot Luang Pho Uttama is highly respected among Thai people, hill tribes and Burmese.

Admission fee: free
How to go there: own vehicle, bus, travel agency