RAFTING AT TEE LOR SU WATERFALL :
Apart from simply witnessing the greatness of this fall from the sites mentioned above, tourists could also choose to raft along the stream to Tee Lor Su Waterfall, which is indeed a very interesting activity It is in fact a short rafting course, but the nature along the riverbank is very green and charming. Starting from Um Phang town, the boat will be running along the Mae Klong River which is a pretty large and swift river. Prepare to meet with an exciting journey and tourist attractions as followings.
Tee Lor Jor Waterfall: Tee Lor Jor Waterfall (meaning the rain waterfall) is a minor fall near Tee Lor Su Waterfall. It is similar to a rainfall down the cliff covered with green moss and fern. Tourists love to stop by at this spot for a swim, except for the rainy season when water level is too high.
The Hot Stream: Not very far from Tee Lor Jor Waterfall is a small hot stream near the Mae Klong River. In cold season, tourists love to come here and get soaked up in this warm stream.
Pha Leud-Pha Bong: Pha Leud (meaning a bloody cliff) is a famous towering cliff with fresh red spot; whereas Pha Bong is an amazingly large hole in a limestone cliff.
Pha Leud Forest Ranger Forest marks the end of the rafting activity which takes about 2 hours.
After that, ones need to continue with car for 17km or aound 1 hour to the national park office and walk further for 1.8km in order to get the Tee Lor Su Waterfall. In rainy season, however, ones need to continue rafting further from Pha Leud to Tha Sai, and get to Tee Lor Su Waterfall on foot (around 11 km or 3 hours). Therefore, it is highly recommended that you leave for the fall in early morning, so that you will reach the national park office before dark.
TRAVELLING SEASON :
The best time to visit Tee Lor Su Waterfall is from October to May. At that period, ones may travel conveniently by car, by boat, and on foot. If you wish the see the most impressive waterfall, however, it is a nice idea to visit this fall between June and November, especially from August to October when the water is full and tourists are scarce, but you may travel only by boat and on foot.
The best time for rafting at Tee Lor Su Waterfall is from November to December. In case you wish to feel more excited with stronger currents, come rafting between June and October.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :
Tee Lor Le Waterfall: Tee Lor Le Waterfall is about 80m high. The water flows out down to the upper part of Mae Klong River, at the junction between Dm Phang and Thoong Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. Apart from watching its beauty, ones can also ride a boat to this waterfall as well. However, most tourists prefer not to make a long ride from Dm Phang, but rather start from Pa La Tha Village. The distance of this rafting activity is approxinately 40km and the journey takes 5-6 hours.
Karen Villages in Dm Phang: Dm Phang is one of the oldest district in Tak, and this area around Thailand and Myanmer border used to bf the residential area of the Karen tribes. Today tourists could very well visit these villages, whose villagers still make a living by farming, elephant keeping, and weaving.
The oldest and the largest of all 25 villages is the Ban Pa La Tha or Pa La Tha Village, which is located around 27km from Um Phang town along the road Um Phang-Pa La Tha. There are most elephants here and the villagers also organize a homestay style of travelling for tourists.
Apart from this village, ones can also very well visit Ban Se Pla (3km from Ban Pa La Tha), Ban Ti Po Ji (60km from Um Phang), Ban Kho Tha (a popular getaway of foreign tourists, 3 hours away on foot from Ban Pa La Tha), Ban Mong Qua (70km from Um Phang) and Ban Le Tong Khu (100km from Um Phang).
FACILITIES :
Um Phang Wildlife Sanctuary does not have lodging houses for tourists, but there are altogether 3 campgrounds that could accommodate approximately 500 persons. In travelling season, you may find some shops and and restaurant near the national park office.
TO GET THERE :
From Tak-Um Phang town, take highway 1 (Tak-Kamphaeng Phet) for 7km. Then turn right into highway 105 (to Mae Sot district) for 87km, and turn left into highway 1090 (to Um Phang town). The distance is 164km.
From Mae Sot to Um Phang, the route will be extremely steep and winding along ranges of mountains, so that the road is called the sk road. It will take no less then 4 hours to reach Um Phang district.
From Um Phang, you can get to Tee Lor Su Waterfall by car, by boat and on foot. For car, tourists could bring a 4WD vehicle only, or hire a bus from Um Phang. You can as well buy a travel package to Um Phang Wildilfe Sanctury and walk further for 1.8km to the waterfall. Nevertheless, please note that the road is open only from December 1st to May 31st.
For boat, tourists could raft from Um Phang to Pha Leud (15km or around 2 hour), and then continue with car to the wildlife sanctury office (another 17km), and on foot to the waterfall (1.8km In rainy season, your choice narrows. The best way is to raft from U Phang to Tha Sal (25km or about 3 hours), and trek further to the f. for 11km.
CONTACT :
In order to get to the Tee Lor Su Waterfall, ones need to carry a permission to enter the wildlife sanctury. You can have such document by contacting the Tourism and Conservation of Um Phang Forest, whose office is about 200m from the gateway to Um Phang district.
Um Phang's Tourism and Conservation: 0 5556 1338
Tee Lor Su Waterfall, a miracle of nature at Umphang National Park
22 January 2013
Tee Lor Su Waterfall can be found at Amphur Umphang, Tak Province, in Umphang National Park. It is a well-known attraction with its picturesque setting and enormous amount of water especially in the rainy season from June to October. The streams of Kloh Toh flow down to the high steep cliff. It is also the origin of the Mae Klong River. The waterfall width is 500 meters and height 300 meters and descending steps, surrounded by fertile tropical evergreen forest; it is said to be the 6th largest waterfall in the world.
Tee Lor Su is a limestone mountain waterfall hidden among the cliffs and located at a height of 900 meters above sea level. There is tremendous water flow throughout most of the year. The view is great in every season especially in the rainy season. However, the route to Tee Lor Su Waterfall is over 26 kilometers of red dirt path plus a short walk. It is suggested visitors travel by pickup car or 4-wheel drive. Travelling during rainy season and at the beginning of winter can be quite hazardous and uncomfortable. Therefore, the authorities close the route in rainy season every year and reopen at the beginning of November through to May only.
Visitors can choose between travelling independently to Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary and rafting to see the beauty of the surroundings. If visitors want to travel by themselves, they are asked to obtain a license from Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary (Sp. 7) at Umphang Tourism Promotion and Conservation Center before travel. They are also requested to use only pickups or 4-wheel drive high performance cars. If visitors want to take a rafting trip, they can contact the tour companies in Amphur Umphang.
Amphur Umphang is not only famous for the magnificent Tee Lor Su Waterfall, but it is also the location of many other enchanting waterfalls of various in sizes including Tee Lor Jor Waterfall (Saifon Waterfall – Saifon means rainfall). It is located three kilometers from Amphur Umphang. The first level of the waterfall is 80 meters high on the tall steep cliff while the second level waterfall flows from the cliff to the Mae Klong River. The water fairly splashes into showery spray which looks like rainfall and gives a gentle and refreshing feeling.
If visitors want to visit Tee Lor Su Waterfall, they can raft along Mae Klong River. The most recommended time to raft is 9.30 am to 10.00 am when the sunlight reflects on the numerous water droplets and the rainbow is stunning. After that, visitors can get off at Pha Leuat cliff and travel by car and walk to Tee Lor Su Waterfall.
Apart from Tee Lor Su and Lee Lor Jor Waterfalls, Amphur Umphang also has other natural attractions such as Tee Lor Jae Waterfall which is also located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary. The waterfall is comprised of the main river flowing through a rock shelter on a high steep cliff to Mae Klong River. The waterfall is 80 meters high. Visiting this waterfall is recommended for adventurous travelers.
Camping is available
Doi Hua Hod is located in Baan Umphang. It is a thirty kilometer long two kilometer wide limestone mountain. The bushes growing there bloom in the rainy season and there is a carpet of green. Once they reach the peak visitors can see Umphang village and the mountain range. It is best viewed at sunrise and sunset. Mountain mists are common in the morning.
Ta Ko Bi cave is located in Baan Mae Klong. It is a big cavern with a high ceiling. There is a wide walking path through each layer for seeing the amazing stalagmites and stalactites.
How to get there
By car from Amphur Umphang: take Umphang-Mae Sod route until you reach km. 161, turn left into Baan Mae Klong Mai to Daan De Lor or the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary checkpoint. This route is thirty kilometers. After that, drive along the laterite road for another twenty-six kilometers until you reach Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary Office and walk for another three kilometers, then you will arrive at Tee Lor Su Waterfall.
RAFTING AT TEE LOR SU WATERFALL :
Apart from simply witnessing the greatness of this fall from the sites mentioned above, tourists could also choose to raft along the stream to Tee Lor Su Waterfall, which is indeed a very interesting activity It is in fact a short rafting course, but the nature along the riverbank is very green and charming. Starting from Um Phang town, the boat will be running along the Mae Klong River which is a pretty large and swift river. Prepare to meet with an exciting journey and tourist attractions as followings.
Tee Lor Jor Waterfall: Tee Lor Jor Waterfall (meaning the rain waterfall) is a minor fall near Tee Lor Su Waterfall. It is similar to a rainfall down the cliff covered with green moss and fern. Tourists love to stop by at this spot for a swim, except for the rainy season when water level is too high.
The Hot Stream: Not very far from Tee Lor Jor Waterfall is a small hot stream near the Mae Klong River. In cold season, tourists love to come here and get soaked up in this warm stream.
Pha Leud-Pha Bong: Pha Leud (meaning a bloody cliff) is a famous towering cliff with fresh red spot; whereas Pha Bong is an amazingly large hole in a limestone cliff.
Pha Leud Forest Ranger Forest marks the end of the rafting activity which takes about 2 hours.
After that, ones need to continue with car for 17km or aound 1 hour to the national park office and walk further for 1.8km in order to get the Tee Lor Su Waterfall. In rainy season, however, ones need to continue rafting further from Pha Leud to Tha Sai, and get to Tee Lor Su Waterfall on foot (around 11 km or 3 hours). Therefore, it is highly recommended that you leave for the fall in early morning, so that you will reach the national park office before dark.
TRAVELLING SEASON :
The best time to visit Tee Lor Su Waterfall is from October to May. At that period, ones may travel conveniently by car, by boat, and on foot. If you wish the see the most impressive waterfall, however, it is a nice idea to visit this fall between June and November, especially from August to October when the water is full and tourists are scarce, but you may travel only by boat and on foot.
The best time for rafting at Tee Lor Su Waterfall is from November to December. In case you wish to feel more excited with stronger currents, come rafting between June and October.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :
Tee Lor Le Waterfall: Tee Lor Le Waterfall is about 80m high. The water flows out down to the upper part of Mae Klong River, at the junction between Dm Phang and Thoong Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. Apart from watching its beauty, ones can also ride a boat to this waterfall as well. However, most tourists prefer not to make a long ride from Dm Phang, but rather start from Pa La Tha Village. The distance of this rafting activity is approxinately 40km and the journey takes 5-6 hours.
Karen Villages in Dm Phang: Dm Phang is one of the oldest district in Tak, and this area around Thailand and Myanmer border used to bf the residential area of the Karen tribes. Today tourists could very well visit these villages, whose villagers still make a living by farming, elephant keeping, and weaving.
The oldest and the largest of all 25 villages is the Ban Pa La Tha or Pa La Tha Village, which is located around 27km from Um Phang town along the road Um Phang-Pa La Tha. There are most elephants here and the villagers also organize a homestay style of travelling for tourists.
Apart from this village, ones can also very well visit Ban Se Pla (3km from Ban Pa La Tha), Ban Ti Po Ji (60km from Um Phang), Ban Kho Tha (a popular getaway of foreign tourists, 3 hours away on foot from Ban Pa La Tha), Ban Mong Qua (70km from Um Phang) and Ban Le Tong Khu (100km from Um Phang).
FACILITIES :
Um Phang Wildlife Sanctuary does not have lodging houses for tourists, but there are altogether 3 campgrounds that could accommodate approximately 500 persons. In travelling season, you may find some shops and and restaurant near the national park office.
TO GET THERE :
From Tak-Um Phang town, take highway 1 (Tak-Kamphaeng Phet) for 7km. Then turn right into highway 105 (to Mae Sot district) for 87km, and turn left into highway 1090 (to Um Phang town). The distance is 164km.
From Mae Sot to Um Phang, the route will be extremely steep and winding along ranges of mountains, so that the road is called the sk road. It will take no less then 4 hours to reach Um Phang district.
From Um Phang, you can get to Tee Lor Su Waterfall by car, by boat and on foot. For car, tourists could bring a 4WD vehicle only, or hire a bus from Um Phang. You can as well buy a travel package to Um Phang Wildilfe Sanctury and walk further for 1.8km to the waterfall. Nevertheless, please note that the road is open only from December 1st to May 31st.
For boat, tourists could raft from Um Phang to Pha Leud (15km or around 2 hour), and then continue with car to the wildlife sanctury office (another 17km), and on foot to the waterfall (1.8km In rainy season, your choice narrows. The best way is to raft from U Phang to Tha Sal (25km or about 3 hours), and trek further to the f. for 11km.
CONTACT :
In order to get to the Tee Lor Su Waterfall, ones need to carry a permission to enter the wildlife sanctury. You can have such document by contacting the Tourism and Conservation of Um Phang Forest, whose office is about 200m from the gateway to Um Phang district.
Um Phang's Tourism and Conservation: 0 5556 1338
Tee Lor Su Waterfall, a miracle of nature at Umphang National Park
22 January 2013
Tee Lor Su Waterfall can be found at Amphur Umphang, Tak Province, in Umphang National Park. It is a well-known attraction with its picturesque setting and enormous amount of water especially in the rainy season from June to October. The streams of Kloh Toh flow down to the high steep cliff. It is also the origin of the Mae Klong River. The waterfall width is 500 meters and height 300 meters and descending steps, surrounded by fertile tropical evergreen forest; it is said to be the 6th largest waterfall in the world.
Tee Lor Su is a limestone mountain waterfall hidden among the cliffs and located at a height of 900 meters above sea level. There is tremendous water flow throughout most of the year. The view is great in every season especially in the rainy season. However, the route to Tee Lor Su Waterfall is over 26 kilometers of red dirt path plus a short walk. It is suggested visitors travel by pickup car or 4-wheel drive. Travelling during rainy season and at the beginning of winter can be quite hazardous and uncomfortable. Therefore, the authorities close the route in rainy season every year and reopen at the beginning of November through to May only.
Visitors can choose between travelling independently to Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary and rafting to see the beauty of the surroundings. If visitors want to travel by themselves, they are asked to obtain a license from Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary (Sp. 7) at Umphang Tourism Promotion and Conservation Center before travel. They are also requested to use only pickups or 4-wheel drive high performance cars. If visitors want to take a rafting trip, they can contact the tour companies in Amphur Umphang.
Amphur Umphang is not only famous for the magnificent Tee Lor Su Waterfall, but it is also the location of many other enchanting waterfalls of various in sizes including Tee Lor Jor Waterfall (Saifon Waterfall – Saifon means rainfall). It is located three kilometers from Amphur Umphang. The first level of the waterfall is 80 meters high on the tall steep cliff while the second level waterfall flows from the cliff to the Mae Klong River. The water fairly splashes into showery spray which looks like rainfall and gives a gentle and refreshing feeling.
If visitors want to visit Tee Lor Su Waterfall, they can raft along Mae Klong River. The most recommended time to raft is 9.30 am to 10.00 am when the sunlight reflects on the numerous water droplets and the rainbow is stunning. After that, visitors can get off at Pha Leuat cliff and travel by car and walk to Tee Lor Su Waterfall.
Apart from Tee Lor Su and Lee Lor Jor Waterfalls, Amphur Umphang also has other natural attractions such as Tee Lor Jae Waterfall which is also located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary. The waterfall is comprised of the main river flowing through a rock shelter on a high steep cliff to Mae Klong River. The waterfall is 80 meters high. Visiting this waterfall is recommended for adventurous travelers.
Camping is available
Doi Hua Hod is located in Baan Umphang. It is a thirty kilometer long two kilometer wide limestone mountain. The bushes growing there bloom in the rainy season and there is a carpet of green. Once they reach the peak visitors can see Umphang village and the mountain range. It is best viewed at sunrise and sunset. Mountain mists are common in the morning.
Ta Ko Bi cave is located in Baan Mae Klong. It is a big cavern with a high ceiling. There is a wide walking path through each layer for seeing the amazing stalagmites and stalactites.
How to get there
By car from Amphur Umphang: take Umphang-Mae Sod route until you reach km. 161, turn left into Baan Mae Klong Mai to Daan De Lor or the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary checkpoint. This route is thirty kilometers. After that, drive along the laterite road for another twenty-six kilometers until you reach Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary Office and walk for another three kilometers, then you will arrive at Tee Lor Su Waterfall.
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