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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
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