Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Erawan Waterfalls


The Erawan Waterfall has been famous
in Kanchanaburi for many years.
The clear water falling over the yellow
limestone into the green pool below is a sight
to be seen. When the sun is out, the light
reflecting off the water and the lush green
forest will make you believe you are in heaven.

Location
The Erawan Waterfall is located in
the Namtok Erawan National P
ark.
It borders Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Si Sawat,
and Amphoe Sai Yok in the
Kanchamabori Province.
This area has a mountainous landscape
surrounded by fields of green.
The National Park is located in Amphoe
Si Sawat.


The Erawan Waterfall is a limestone waterfall fed by a mountain creek.
The entire waterfall is one and a half kilometers long and has seven levels.

It is easy to reach the top and each of the levels is beautiful and unique.
The Erawan gained its name after the Erawan elephant, which has three heads.

The Nature Trails
The National Park has set up two trails, Mong Lai and Khao Hin Lan Pi, for visitors who wish to learn more about their environment. The Mong Lai route covers a distance of one thousand ten meters and follows the creek to the campsite on the third level of the Erawan Waterfall.

The Phra That Cave

The Phra That Cave : The Phra That Cave is located twelve kilometers from the National Park. While inside, there are many stalagmites and stalsctites to be admired. If you choose to have a government guide take you through the area, you should contact the National Park Office.

How to get there
From Kanchanaburi, take Highway 3199 to Si Sawat. When you reach the Dan, cross the bridge leading to the market. From here you should be able to find the National Paek Office. The total distance for this trip is sixty-six kilometers.
To contact the Namtok Erawan National Park call : 0-3451-6530


Huay Mae Khamin Waterfalls

The Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall is
one of the most popular places in Kanchanaburi.
Huai Mae Khamin has been a popular destination
for many years, particularly during the rainy season.
One of the attractions is the tall limestone
walls and dense forest that surround the area.

Location
The Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall, in the
mountainous Khuan Si Nakharin National Park,
is located in Amphone Sai Yok and Amphoe
Thong Pha Phum in the province of Kanchanaburi.
The waterfall itself is located near the National Park Office.


The Huai Mae Mae Khamin Waterfall : The Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall is a moderate-sized
limestone waterfall. It has seven levels. Visitors here feel at peace while watching the
clear water fall down the steps of each level. Because this is a limestone waterfall, the area surrounding it is not slippery and doesn’t support
algae. The most stunning level is the fourth, called Chat Chat Kaco. To make the area safer for visitors, the park officials erected a path that goes all the way to the top.


The Si Nakharin Dam : In addition to seeing the waterfall, the Si Nakharin Dam is also a popular tourist spot. The dam was originally buit to provide water and power to the rice farmers in the area. While here, it is possible to rent a boat and explore the man-made lake.

: In addition to seeing the waterfall, the Si Nakharin Dam is also a popular tourist spot. The dam was originally buit to provide water and power to the rice farmers in the area. While here, it is possible to rent a boat and explore the man-made lake.

Caves

Visiting the Caves : In the National Park there are several beautiful caves for amateur spelunkers to explore. The Neramir Cave, has many stalagmites and stalagmites and stalactites formed over thousands of years. This limestone cave also has a domed roof, which is perfect for taller travelers. The Phra Cave is the home of an ancient Buddha statue. This cave was used by Thai solsiers hiding from the Bormese Army back in the eighteenth century. In addition, there are two hot springs where you cam bathe and soak your sore muscles from your adventure.

How to Get There
Form Kanchanaburi, take Highway 3199 for seventy kilometers and turn left to National Park Office for thirty-eight kilometers. The total for thirty-eight kilometers. The total distance of this trip is 108 kilometers.
To contact the Khuan Sri Nakharin National Park call: 0-3451-667