08.00 |
Pick up by car from the accommodation in Kanchanaburi town, then proceed to Tham Thanlod National Park. |
09.15 |
Upon arrival, start trekking into its lower cave, and appreciates the cave’s splendid features. The non-touristy trail from here leads up to the upper cave, through the magnificent gallery forest along
the stream that runs through the park’s famous cave. Walking on a 2 kms. nature trail provides visitors a real sense of being in the tropical rainforest housing diverse species of plants and palm
trees, including giant bamboo and other standing trees along the way. The trekking route is suitable for those who are considerably physically fit. About half of the route is very steep, though wooden
steps were installed to ease the walk. |
11.00 |
Take a break and enjoy relaxing at the waterfall half way of the route. |
11.30 |
Continue trekking up the upper cave on top of the hill. |
12.00 |
Reach the open cave and ultimately enjoy the tranquility of its surroundings. Famous for its stone arch, the larger upper cave is also regarded a place of holy where an annual ceremony to worship
the guardian spirits and ancestors of ethnic Karen people living nearby takes place every year. Enjoy peaceful picnic lunch. |
13.30 |
After lunch, take another route to trek back to the park headquarters. |
14.30 |
Upon arrival, enjoy coffee/tea break. |
15.00 |
Pick up by car and return to Kanchanaburi town. |
16.15 |
Reach the town, and transfer to the accommodation. |
