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Krung Ching Waterfall, Noppitam



Krung Ching Waterfall, Noppitam Krung Ching Waterfall, Noppitam Krung Ching Waterfall, Noppitam Krung Ching Waterfall, Noppitam
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One of the most famous series of waterfalls in Thailand
Krung Ching National Park can be found by turning to Noppitam at the Tesco junction in Tha Sala, and following the signs through a few turns for about 40km. It's best to have your own transport to get here, or come on an organised trip as though there is a songthaew from Tha Sala to Baan rong Lek, a small village near Krung Ching, the songthaew from there stops at the head of the 10km long road down to the national park itself. It's a hard walk in the sun, so really you're relying on a lift from a passing local.

The falls themselves are about 3.7km along a mostly-paved trail, though the last kilometer is just dirt, ending in about 300 stone steps that can get quite steep at times. There's also a tricky section just before the end of the first kilometre where the path gets very steep, but it only lasts a couple of hundred metres and after that it's pretty flat until the steps. And there's a sala to sit and rest, or just take in the scenery, every kilometer or so.

The falls actually consist of 7 tiers, with each being signposted off the main path, but the sign posts are not always obvious and some of the viewing points have got overgrown, so it can be easier just to head for the seventh tier for the big falls known as Fon Saen Hah. This has a big wooden viewing platform, and a pool which can be swum in, though it's obviously going to be cold and will have some dangerous currents. It's big, it's impressive, it's usually very quiet and it's easy to sit for an hour or so just taking it all in. Bring some food and water as there's nothing much to buy on site.


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