TH · Kanchanaburi · 14.38°N 99.12°E

erawan national park

Seven-tier turquoise waterfall where little fish nibble your feet.

Best time
The falls are fullest and bluest towards the end of the rainy season, around September to December. Weekends and Thai holidays get crowded, so go early on a weekday.
How long
Half a day to a full day
Getting there
About 1.5 hours' drive from Kanchanaburi town, which is about 2.5 hours from Bangkok. Fly from KL to Bangkok (about 2 hours). Local buses also run from Kanchanaburi.
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Dear group chat,Seven-tier turquoise waterfall where little fish nibble your feet.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingErawan National ParkTH, Kanchanaburi
KLerawan national park
≈ 1,281 km from KL, as the crow flies
Erawan Waterfall in Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. Taken by myself with a Canon 10D and 17-40mm f/4L lens.

Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0

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A forest park west of Kanchanaburi, known for Erawan Falls: seven tiers of turquoise pools stepping down a limestone hillside. You can swim in most of them, and small fish nibble at your feet.

Things to do

  1. Climb to the seventh tierThe trail runs about 2 km up past all seven levels. The upper part is steeper, with rocks and ladders.Map ↗
  2. Swim in the poolsThe middle tiers have the best pools for a dip, and the fish come to you.Map ↗
  3. Phra That CaveA cave with big rock formations in another part of the park, a short drive away.Map ↗
  4. Srinagarind ReservoirA huge lake next to the park, with viewpoints and raft houses.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Food isn't allowed beyond the lower tiers, and staff check bags for plastic bottles.
  • Wear shoes that grip. The rocks are slippery.
  • Start early so you have time to reach the top and swim on the way down.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.