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Matthew E
Tucson, AZ13 contributions
Sept 2022
We arrived at the cave site midday after traversing Erawan Falls, a bit unprepared and under-researched. As many others have mentioned, keep your Erawan tickets for free same-day admission here. The first surprise was the hike to the cave, which was 600m of steep uphill stairs. We got to the cave site and found no one there (second surprise!). There is only one park ranger/guide at the site, so if he is taking another group through the cave, you have to wait. We called back to our hotel to confirm this, and waited about 15 minutes for the guide and group to re-emerge. Once inside, we were rewarded with a very unique cave experience for SE Asia. The only light to view the formations was from the guide's flashlight, which gave us a much different experience than caves that are continuously lit. I suppose you could bring additional flashlights, but we liked the effect of the guide directing our sight (I tried my phone flashlight for a minute or so, not enough power to make a difference). Our guide (and his helpful dog) took us through for about 20 minutes, and also showed us the bats and crickets that inhabit the cave. The cave was not too difficult to traverse: anyone who made it up the climb is plenty fit to wiggle through the sloped entrance/exit. Makes a great complement to Erawan, particularly if you are already out for the day from Kanchanaburi.
Written 22 September 2022
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Ardis F
82 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We went to this cave after Erawan Falls (free admission w EF tickets) We had a car so unsure if transportation takes you there. It is a steep hike. Would have been nice to have hiking sticks and def bug spray . Seen many caves in the states but this cave has a nice path but no lights . Brings some flashlights or if the guide is there, he has some. read signage upon entry. He will take you through the cave. One area is full of bats, guano and screeching of bats. most structures are intact but entry had some small graffiti. bathrooms have no TP.
there is a store w snacks and drinks but no restaurant facilities. it was really a cool place with no tourist buses or crowds.
there is a store w snacks and drinks but no restaurant facilities. it was really a cool place with no tourist buses or crowds.
Written 27 June 2024
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dexblob
11 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
I cant say i ever get excited about caves.....but this one ticks the boxes.
Quite a walk up but well worth it.if you are very large and regularly eat all the pies then you might not make it through the narrow entrance.
Once inside its great..safe walkways good size and many different fomations.
Tip...take your own torch else you rely on the guide and wear he points his
Enjoy a cold drink in the bonkers cafe at the bottom...crazy garden !
Quite a walk up but well worth it.if you are very large and regularly eat all the pies then you might not make it through the narrow entrance.
Once inside its great..safe walkways good size and many different fomations.
Tip...take your own torch else you rely on the guide and wear he points his
Enjoy a cold drink in the bonkers cafe at the bottom...crazy garden !
Written 31 January 2017
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Eefladya
Ladya19 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Quite a challenge to get there, 600 meters long stairs up a mountain (a real challenge!!) but worth the walk. First you only see a shallow cave but a guide leads you into the cave through a very narrow and dark opening (can only go with a guide of the park). An then a big surprise, a gorgeous cave that's more then 150 deep. The tours though the cave takes for about 45 min. He will show all the interesting details of the cave, show you the bats :) and he speaks a bit of English. Tip: bring some repellant for the mosquito's on your way up (jungly so there are a few), the cave is nice and cool, no mosquito's in there, nice to cool down! Fun to visit, worth the climb!
ps. park/cave closes 16.00 pm. Only 20 min from Erawan.
ps. park/cave closes 16.00 pm. Only 20 min from Erawan.
Written 24 July 2012
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megaworldasia360
Phuket, Thailand484 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
If you are a person who likes caves then this cave is probably the best in this area and is well worth the effort of making the long drive up from Kanchanaburi or across from the other more well-known attractions along Hwy # 323. Having been to numerous other cave sites all over Thailand I would say this cave is definitely near the top of the to do list. Although not an overly long penetration it’s sheer internal volume is remarkably impressive. The cave excursion has been very well set-up for visitation by the park authorities and although there is a fairly demanding hike of 600 meters up to the entrance, the cement stairway is solid and not difficult to ascend. NOTE: the visitation fee for foreigners is 300 THB and is paid at the check-point near the car park before ascending. Once at the cave entrance you’ll be greeted by a local guide who unfortunately speaks no English. There is currently no lighting within the cave so if you don’t have your own torches, you’ll be escorted by the guide with a kerosene lamp. The lamps actually emit a good deal of light and create a nice orange glow within the cave. There is a tight squeeze to negotiate to enter the cave but once through it soon opens up to a massive chamber inside with the highest section being approx. 30 meters above the cave floor. There is a very well-constructed cement track, with steel handrails, which does a circuit through the cave. The furthest section of the cave is approx. 200 meters from the entrance with the track going right to far end before circling back to the exit. The cave has some very impressive formations at both ends where the cave roof is lower but the central area is a massive black void. Very well worth the effort of going there.
Written 20 February 2017
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,443 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
We've been to Phra That Cave several times and consider it the best in Kanchanaburi Province. The cave and surroundings are far more developed than in years past, making it relatively easy to visit. The road to the cave is now paved all the way, and there are now also concrete steps leading the entire 600 meters up to the cave, so even if you're not in great shape, you can make it if you take your time. The paths inside the cave are all cemented and smooth, with the only slightly difficult part is the initial squeeze to reach the very large caverns within.
There is a modest fee for entrance (also good for Erawan Falls as both the cave the falls are within Erawan National Park). A park ranger serves as guide to enter the cave. There is no electric lighting in the cave, but the guide will have all that you need.
The cave has some impressive formations, including a 12-meter tall column at the far end of the portion of the cave open to the public. The highlights of the tour come at the end, with beautiful snow-white crystaline flowstone and some of the best and most massive cave curtains I've seen in my 50+ years of visiting caves. Truly incredible. If you like caves, you'll especially enjoy. And, even if you're not a big fan of caves, you'll still find a visit interesting and pleasureable.
There is a modest fee for entrance (also good for Erawan Falls as both the cave the falls are within Erawan National Park). A park ranger serves as guide to enter the cave. There is no electric lighting in the cave, but the guide will have all that you need.
The cave has some impressive formations, including a 12-meter tall column at the far end of the portion of the cave open to the public. The highlights of the tour come at the end, with beautiful snow-white crystaline flowstone and some of the best and most massive cave curtains I've seen in my 50+ years of visiting caves. Truly incredible. If you like caves, you'll especially enjoy. And, even if you're not a big fan of caves, you'll still find a visit interesting and pleasureable.
Written 4 January 2014
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high_low73
Bergen, Norway769 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
The cave is situated a 600m steep walk up the hillside. At the bottom you can buy drinks if needed on the national park station. There is also a small restaurant connected to a homestay there. The path is well maintaned with steps. Admission is included on the ticket from Erawan waterfall if you've been there earlier on. When you reach the cave entrance there will be a guide waiting to take you through the cave. Not sure but think you need to go with the guide. If the guide is not waiting outside he might be inside with some visitors and it's just to sit and wait whilst you get your breath back. Tried to tip the guide but he wouldn't take any money from us.
Entrance is through a small and narrow path. Once inside a 200m large open cave will appear with impressive stalagmites and stalactites. The cave is not lit up, but the guide will show you all the impressive sight with his flashlight and will wait for you and give you time for taking photos. All the time you're following a wodden path / bridge with railing.
Entrance is through a small and narrow path. Once inside a 200m large open cave will appear with impressive stalagmites and stalactites. The cave is not lit up, but the guide will show you all the impressive sight with his flashlight and will wait for you and give you time for taking photos. All the time you're following a wodden path / bridge with railing.
Written 2 March 2013
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lebaillys
St. Helier, UK36 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
After a 600m climb in the heat of summer and squeeze through the small entrance the cave opens up into 6 chambers, as mentioned in other comments the guides only speak Thai but as my family are Thai this wasn't much of an issue for us. Keep your Erawan tickets so you dont have to pay again.
Written 12 April 2019
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John@Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand167 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
head towards Si Nakharin National Park and climb through ancient caves.
Neramit Cave is worth exploring, It is a large cave with many rooms with amazing strangely-formed stalagmites and stalactites.
Neramit cave is a limestone cave which looks like a dome.
There is another three large caves; Tham Nam Mut, Tham Phra Prang and Tham Phra Kho, are situated in the same area.
Neramit Cave is worth exploring, It is a large cave with many rooms with amazing strangely-formed stalagmites and stalactites.
Neramit cave is a limestone cave which looks like a dome.
There is another three large caves; Tham Nam Mut, Tham Phra Prang and Tham Phra Kho, are situated in the same area.
Written 8 September 2018
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Alexis S
Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium27 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Most important fact is that you need to be in an OK shape to climb to the cave. There is a lot lot lot of stairs (I have read something like 800-1000) and they are a little bit slippery when wet.
The entrance is 300 THB per person but is included with the Erawan Park ticket.
Now if you manage the climb :) to get to see a very nice cave. There is no lighting so the park ranger will go with you with a petrol lamp that clearly had some "magic" to the place. He will also explain/show the different things to see. We visited the place with 2 other tourists making it a private visit :). Very cool after the hoard of tourist at Erawan waterfall.
The road from Erawan waterfall is also very nice with stunning view.
If you are in the area and in correct shape to do the climb it would be a buff miss to not do it.
The entrance is 300 THB per person but is included with the Erawan Park ticket.
Now if you manage the climb :) to get to see a very nice cave. There is no lighting so the park ranger will go with you with a petrol lamp that clearly had some "magic" to the place. He will also explain/show the different things to see. We visited the place with 2 other tourists making it a private visit :). Very cool after the hoard of tourist at Erawan waterfall.
The road from Erawan waterfall is also very nice with stunning view.
If you are in the area and in correct shape to do the climb it would be a buff miss to not do it.
Written 13 November 2015
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When I visited Erawan falls yesterday, I couldn't visit the Phra That cave as it was near 3pm, hence had been informed it was closed for the day. Could I use the same ticket the following day to gain access to the cave? Thanks.
Written 31 January 2020
,Hello
What is rhe best way to get from Erawan falls to the cave? not by car...
Thank you
Written 6 October 2016
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