A major attraction in Sri Nakarin National Park is this lovely seven-tiered waterfall, which is conveniently accessible by foot via a trial near the parks headquarters. The reservoir is well known for its scenic beauty. Trekking through forests and bamboo groves offers unrivaled opportunities to admire a rich variety of butterflies and bird species. Bungalow accommodations are available; however, visitors are advised to bring their own food as there are food outlets available.
Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Kanchanaburi About 6 km. from Amphoe Sangkhla Buri, this temple is the residence of Luangpho Uttama, a respected monk of Thais and Mons including Karens and Burmese living in the area. On the riverside, an elegant marble Buddha image named “Luangpho Khao” is situated in the Wihan (Buddhist assembly hall). Besides, 1 km. from the temple, the Buddha Gaya Chedi with a square-formed base is situated containing relics of Lord Buddha’s right thumb. Near the pagoda, there are lots of shops selling products from Myanmar such as clothing, cosmetics, Burmese talcum powder and wooden furniture at low prices.
Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno, Kanchanaburi A tiger conservation area where various kinds of wild as well as domestic animals live together freely in the nature such as barking deer, deer, hog, gibbon, peafowl, red junglefowl, horse, water buffalo, goat, etc. Wildlife of different species will be seen living together in peace and being friendly to the monks and visitors. The temple is open during 8.30 a.m. – 3.45 p.m. (from 3.30 p.m. onward for tiger). Admission fee is 300 baht. For further information, please contact the Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno Foundation, Tel. 0 3453 1557 Fax 0 3453 1558 www.boonheng.com or www.tigertemple.org
The temple is 38 kilometers far from Kanchanaburi on highway no. 323. You could take the Kanchanaburi-Sangkhlaburi public bus and get off at k.m. 21 on the main road. Then walk about 2 kilometers from the main road to the temple.
Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum, Kanchanaburi This is a part of the Death Railway that was constructed during the Second World War using POW labor to cut through the mountain. The site is located in a thick forest near Km. 66 of the Sai Yok-Thong Pha Phum Road (Highway No. 323). Along a 4-kilometer walking trail made by the Allied prisoners visitors can envision the difficulties faced in constructing the Death Railway using simple tools. The pass is approximately 500 meters long and 26 meters deep. In 1943 Australian POWs employing hand drills, picks and shovels, baskets and dynamite completed it within six weeks. There is also a museum displaying contemporary photographs, maps, models, illustrations, etc. from the period. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call 08 1814 7564, 08 1754 2098, 0 3453 1347, Fax. 0 3453 1347, for further information.
Thung Nang Khruan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi Located approximately 190 km. from Kanchanaburi at Ban Thung Nang Khruan, Tambon Chalae, within the area of Khuean Srinagarindra Dam. It is a large 7-tiered limestone waterfall amid verdant and shady intact natural surroundings. There is water all year round which cascades down high cliffs, some of which are more than 35 metres high. To get there, take Highway 323 (Thong Pha Phum – Sangkhla Buri), turn right at Km. 26 (noticing the white Buddha image at the intersection) and continue for 15 km. along the alternate asphalt and laterite road to Ban Thung Nang Khruan, turn for 3 km. into the entrance to the waterfall. A walk for another 1 km. or 30 minutes will lead to the 1st tier of the waterfall. A four-wheel drive vehicle or pick up truck and local guide will be needed.
Thong Pha Phum National Park, Kanchanaburi
Located within the area of Pa Huai Khayeng and Pa Khao Chang Phueak reserved forests covering a total area of approximately 700,000 rai, some 60 km. to the west of Amphoe Thong Pha Phum on Highway 3272. There are many spots of interest including 2 viewpoints at Doi Tong Palae which is about 300 metres uphill from where Namtok Chokkadin is visible, and Noen Kut Doi which is accessible by car and offers a panoramic view of the mountains, Vajiralongkorn Dam and Khao Chang Phueak – the national park’s highest peak. There are 3 nature trails to waterfalls; namely, Namtok Chokkadin, Namtok Pha Pae and Namtok Chet Mit. These waterfalls are located in the evergreen forest of Tambon Pilok which is a former location of tin and wolfram mines on the Thai – Burmese border. A four-wheel drive car and hired guide will be needed.
To get there, from Kanchanaburi, follow Highway 323 to Amphoe Thong Pha Phum and turn into Highway 3272 (Thong Pha Phum – Pilok Mine) for some 57 km. to Thong Pha Phum National Park’s headquarters. The road, though asphalted, climbs up the mountain with several sharp curves; drivers will have to drive carefully. Accommodation and camping ground is available. Admission is Bt400 for adults and Bt200 for children. For further details, please call Tel. 08 1382 0359 or Thong Pha Phum National Park, P.O. Box 18, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi 21110.
Pilok Mine, Kanchanaburi
Located in Tambon Pilok some 70 km. to the west of Amphoe Thong Pha Phum along Highway 3272. There used to be tin and wolfram mines on the Tanao Si Range which forms a natural boundary between Thailand and Myanmar. On the way, visitors can stop at “Pilok Hill”, about 32 km. from Thong Pha Phum where fruiting and decorative plants of the temperate zone are grown. There are numerous picturesque waterfalls nearby which are accessible by foot such as Namtok Chokkadin and Namtok Chet Mit. Visitors need to be careful because most of the routes are steep and winding. For further details, please contact the One hundred and thirty fifth Military Border Patrol Company at Tel. 0 3459 9118.
Pilok, Kanchanaburi
This village is located approximately 70 kilometers west of Thong Pha Phum on Route 3272. At present, temperate fruits and decorative winter plants can be seen and bought at Pilok and the villages en route. Only four-wheeled cars are recommended. Attractions include several waterfalls set in lush forests which adventurous visitors can explore on foot.
Pha Tat Waterfall, Kanchanaburi A large waterfall within the area of Khuean Srinagarindra National Park located 140 km. from Kanchanaburi. The picturesque 3–tiered waterfall originates from a small creek on the Kala Range. Each of its 3 tiers is wide and breathtakingly high, with a lot of water in the late rainy season. It has serene and verdant surroundings. To get there, take Highway 323 and turn between Km. 105 – 106 toward the same direction as Hin Dat Hot Spring and continue for some 10 km. further.
Pha Suwan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi A large and breathtakingly beautiful 7-tiered waterfall located in deep jungle some 155 km. from Kanchanaburi. It is accessible by a 40-minute walk. The topmost tier is approximately 80 metres high. The waterfall is most beautiful during July – January. To get there, take Highway 323 (Kanchanaburi – Thong Pha Phum), turn at Km. 110 via Ban Sahakon Nikhom for 15 km. and turn right into a dirt road for another 13 km. It is also accessible by a 40-minute walk from Namtok Pha Tat, or from Namtok Huai Mae Khamin, drive pass Noen Sawan Mine and Ban Saphan Lao for a distance of 42 km. and turn left for 13 km. at the junction near the reforestation project area to the parking lot. Another 40-minute walk will lead to the waterfall. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for the rainy season.
Lam Khlong Ngu National Park, Kanchanaburi
Named after a creek that snakes through the jungle, eroding limestone cliffs along the way and turning them into large caves and grottoes with attractive stalagmites and stalactites. There are many beautiful caves in Lam Khlong Ngu National Park such as: Tham Sao Hin, located 6 km. from the mouth of Lam Khlong Ngu which flows through the cave. Tham Sao Hin houses a floor-to-ceiling column formed by the joining of stalagmites and stalactites, measuring 62.5 metres high, which is the tallest rock column ever found in Thailand. There are also other spectacular stalagmites and stalactites of different forms within the cave. To get there, the cave is accessible by a boat sailing northbound from Srinagarindra Dam to the mouth of Lam Khlong Ngu. A walk for another 6 km. or some 2 hours will lead to the cave, with several breathtaking waterfalls originating from Lam Khlong Ngu along the way. To get there by car, start from Namtok Erawan via Tham Phra That to Namtok Huai Mae Khamin, continue for another 1½ hours to Ban Phu Toei and walk on for approximately 3 hours to the cave. The walking trail will lead through scenic valleys and cliffs. Visitors to Tham Sao Hin need to be adventure-lovers who are physically fit. Guidance by a national park official or local guide is necessary. February – April is the suitable period for visiting the cave, as the water level inside will be very high in the rainy season. Tham Nok Nang Aen, located around the middle section of Lam Khlong Ngu at Mu 5 Ban Khao Phra In, Tambon Chalae. It is a spacious cave approximately 3 km. long, with the Lam Khlong Ngu flowing through it. It features the so-called Karst windows formed by the subsidence of the cave’s ceiling, which divided the cave into 3 roomy chambers that look like 3 connected train carriages. The cave is home to a large flock of swallows – Nok Nang Aen in Thai – and houses spectacular stalagmites and stalactites. To get there, take the same route as Tham Sao Hin and continue for another 6 km. from Ban Phu Toei to Ban Khao Phra In, turn right into a dirt road for another 3 km. and walk further for some 30 minutes to the cave. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended, or rent an ‘I Taek’ – adapted from a local ploughing vehicle – from Ban Khao Phra In. Otherwise take Highway 323 (Thong Pha Phum – Sangkhla Buri), turn right at Km. 26 (Phuttho Intersection) via Namtok Thung Nang Khruan until getting to Ban Huai Suea, continue toward Ban Phu Toei and turn left into a dirt road for 3 km. From the parking area, a walk of some 30 minutes will lead to the cave. Please contact the national park’s official or villagers for guidance. Advance arrangements as well as preparation for physical fitness is suggested. Tham Namtok, similar to Tham Sao Hin and Tham Nok Nang Aen in that it is a cave with a creek flowing through it. It features underground water cascading down the rock to form a 17-tiered waterfall, with the tallest tier being some 20 metres high. There are also spectacular stalagmites and stalactites in various forms throughout the 2,710 metres long cave. To get there, visiting the cave is not recommended in the rainy season as the water level inside will be very high. Please contact the national park official for guidance. Advance arrangements and preparations are suggested. Tham Yai, a large spacious cave with a mouth of approximately 50 metres wide. The chamber inside can accommodate thousands of people. It is the province’s largest cave located about 1 km. from Tham Namtok. Visiting caves in Lam Khlong Ngu National Park needs advance arrangement of itinerary, necessary equipment for cave exploration, and preparation of physical fitness. A local guide is a must. March – May is the most appropriate period for visiting the caves as the water level inside will be very high in the rainy season. Admission is Bt400 for adults and Bt200 for children. For further details, please contact the Lam Khlong Ngu National Park, P.O. Box 4, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi 71180.
formerly known as Kuimang Hot Spring, lo..., Kanchanaburi formerly known as Kuimang Hot Spring, located 130 km. from Kanchanaburi between Km. 105 – 106 on Highway 323. It is a well of natural hot water of 45 – 55 degrees Celsius discovered beside a stream of cool water by Japanese troops during WWII and two cement wells were then constructed at the site. It is believed that the water from this hot spring has a healing property for various ailments such as beriberi and rheumatism. A hot spring bath in the well is available.
Tham Suea Temple, Kanchanaburi
Tham Suea Temple Wat Tham Suea is located at tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometres beyond Wachiralongkorn Dam.
Wat Tham Suea is located at tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometres beyond Wachiralongkorn Dam. The temple is built in a mixed, splendid Thai-Chinese style and enshrines a huge Buddha image.
Tham Khao Noi Temple, Kanchanaburi
Tham Khao Noi Temple Wat Tham Khao Noi is located near Wat Tham Suea. It was constructed on the hill and decorated in Chinese style.
Wat Tham Khao Noi is located near Wat Tham Suea. It was constructed on the hill and decorated in Chinese style. Going up the hill is rewarding as you can see panoramic view of the city.
Wang Sangkawat Fish Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi It is situated in the area of Wat Wai Niao, Tambon Wai Niao. From Bangkok, drive on Highway 323, Km. 92-93, the same route to Boran Sathan Phong Tuek. After coming off the Chantharubeksa Bridge, turn right and go along the route on the Mae Klong riverside for about 3 km. to get to the fish sanctuary. People often come to the park to feed fish. We can find carp of the genus Puntius Fish (Taphian Fish) in the daytime. After 7.00 p.m., Sangkawat Fish, a species in the Pangasius family rare to see, will come out. The folk museum in Wat Wai Niao opens at 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.
Kirtkaeo Observatory, Kanchanaburi Kirdkao Observatory is situated in Tambon Lum Rang, Amphoe Bo Phloi. From Bangkok, take Highway 323 and turn into Highway 3086 (Kanchanaburi-Bo Phloi). At Km 49, a direction sign of Air Marshal Samroeng Kirdkao’s farm is on your left. Turn left and keep on for 3 km. This is a place where you can gain knowledge about stars and nature. If you are interested in astronomy, you will love this. They have arranged a corner for star-watching, an observatory in a dome shape and accommodation in a capsule shape. Please contact Captain Thakun Kirdkao at Tel. 08 1927 4140, or Khun Anna Kirdkao at Tel. 08 1848 6482, or www.kirdkao.org or postal address: Kirdkao Observatory, P.O. Box 3, POB Royal Thai Air Force, Bangkok 10213.
Rai Khun Mon, Kanchanaburi Rai Khun Mon which is only 1 km away from the Safari Park. When you see the direction sign leading to Rai Khun Mon, drive along a laterite road for another 2 km., then, you will get to the production factory of fried bananas in vacuum packages which are one famous snack served on Thai Airways’ aircrafts. Furthermore, it is one of the OTOP products of Kanchanaburi, too. Tourists can see the overall production process and buy some products as snacks during the trip or as souvenirs. Besides, other products include corn milk, and herbal Krayasat which is a dessert for people who are concerned about health. It is open daily at 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. For more information, call 08 1944 7971, 08 1585 3227 Fax: 0 34453 1487.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak), Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak), located on Saeng Chu To Road (Highway 323) before reaching the provincial town. The immaculately maintained cemetery contains the remains of 6,982 Allied POWs who perished during the construction of the ‘Death Railway’. Its tranquility reminds the visitors of the war and its after-effects. It is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call Tel. 0 3451 1500.
About 6 km. from Amphoe Sangkhla Buri, this temple is the residence of Luangpho Uttama, a respected monk of Thais and Mons including Karens and Burmese living in the area. On the riverside, an elegant marble Buddha image named “Luangpho Khao” is situated in the Wihan (Buddhist assembly hall). Besides, 1 km. from the temple, the Buddha Gaya Chedi with a square-formed base is situated containing relics of Lord Buddha’s right thumb. Near the pagoda, there are lots of shops selling products from Myanmar such as clothing, cosmetics, Burmese talcum powder and wooden furniture at low prices. 
A tiger conservation area where various kinds of wild as well as domestic animals live together freely in the nature such as barking deer, deer, hog, gibbon, peafowl, red junglefowl, horse, water buffalo, goat, etc. Wildlife of different species will be seen living together in peace and being friendly to the monks and visitors. The temple is open during 8.30 a.m. – 3.45 p.m. (from 3.30 p.m. onward for tiger). Admission fee is 300 baht. For further information, please contact the Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno Foundation, Tel. 0 3453 1557 Fax 0 3453 1558 
This is a part of the Death Railway that was constructed during the Second World War using POW labor to cut through the mountain. The site is located in a thick forest near Km. 66 of the Sai Yok-Thong Pha Phum Road (Highway No. 323). Along a 4-kilometer walking trail made by the Allied prisoners visitors can envision the difficulties faced in constructing the Death Railway using simple tools. The pass is approximately 500 meters long and 26 meters deep. In 1943 Australian POWs employing hand drills, picks and shovels, baskets and dynamite completed it within six weeks.
Located within the area of Pa Huai Khayeng and Pa Khao Chang Phueak reserved forests covering a total area of approximately 700,000 rai, some 60 km. to the west of Amphoe Thong Pha Phum on Highway 3272. There are many spots of interest including 2 viewpoints at Doi Tong Palae which is about 300 metres uphill from where Namtok Chokkadin is visible, and Noen Kut Doi which is accessible by car and offers a panoramic view of the mountains, Vajiralongkorn Dam and Khao Chang Phueak – the national park’s highest peak. There are 3 nature trails to waterfalls; namely, Namtok Chokkadin, Namtok Pha Pae and Namtok Chet Mit. These waterfalls are located in the evergreen forest of Tambon Pilok which is a former location of tin and wolfram mines on the Thai – Burmese border. A four-wheel drive car and hired guide will be needed.
Located in Tambon Pilok some 70 km. to the west of Amphoe Thong Pha Phum along Highway 3272. There used to be tin and wolfram mines on the Tanao Si Range which forms a natural boundary between Thailand and Myanmar. On the way, visitors can stop at “Pilok Hill”, about 32 km. from Thong Pha Phum where fruiting and decorative plants of the temperate zone are grown. There are numerous picturesque waterfalls nearby which are accessible by foot such as Namtok Chokkadin and Namtok Chet Mit. Visitors need to be careful because most of the routes are steep and winding. For further details, please contact the One hundred and thirty fifth Military Border Patrol Company at Tel. 0 3459 9118.
Wat Tham Suea is located at tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometres beyond Wachiralongkorn Dam. The temple is built in a mixed, splendid Thai-Chinese style and enshrines a huge Buddha image.
Wat Tham Khao Noi is located near Wat Tham Suea. It was constructed on the hill and decorated in Chinese style. Going up the hill is rewarding as you can see panoramic view of the city.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak), located on Saeng Chu To Road (Highway 323) before reaching the provincial town. The immaculately maintained cemetery contains the remains of 6,982 Allied POWs who perished during the construction of the ‘Death Railway’. Its tranquility reminds the visitors of the war and its after-effects. It is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call Tel. 0 3451 1500.
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