Attraction Details
Situated some 65 kilometers from Kanchanaburi along Route 3199, this 550-square-kilometer national park is best known for its seven-level Erawan Waterfall, which is one of Thailand’s most famous, and most beautiful, waterfalls. Among all levels, the second level of the fall features vast, picturesque pond ideal for swimming while trekking trails to the upper levels are also favored by adventurous lovers. Bungalows and camping facilities are available, too.
Admission: 300 baht for adults, 200 baht for children
Contact: National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bangkok at Tel. 0 2562 0760 or ‘www.dnp.go.th’ or Erawan National park Tel. 0 3457 4722, 0 3457 4234
Getting there: Visitors may take a bus from the Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to the waterfall, which departs every 50 minutes between 8 a.m. - 5.20 p.m. The journey takes 1.5 hours.