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Kaeng Drachan National Park and Pala-U Waterfall

The largest national park in Thailand simply can't be explored in one day-so if that's all you have, you might want to start at Pala-U waterfall.

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Adults
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Attraction type
National park
Waterfall

Located near the border with Burma and about 1.5 hours from Hua Hin, the waterfall consists of 16 levels and is one of the highest in Thailand. Don't expect to climb it to the top, though – anything beyond the third level requires an arduous trek meant only for expert hikers and climbers.



Still, you don't need to go beyond the third level to enjoy the magic here. Cool water, deep pools surrounded by a 1,000-year-old forest, and thousands of butterflies are just a little glimpse of what you'll find when you get to the falls. Keep your eyes open for lots of wildlife as well, including gibbons and rare birds.

Want to extend the trip? There are no accommodations available inside the park itself aside from two very rustic campgrounds, but you can overnight at Kaeng Krachan Town, just minutes away. Come back the next day for bird-watching and cave exploring – or hire a park ranger to take you deeper into the rainforest, where trails are trickier to find but wildlife is richer, and you might catch a glimpse of wild elephants, boars, and even leopards.

Huai Sat Yai
Hua Hin District
Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

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