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Khao Soi Dao Waterfall is located in Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, in Soi Dao, Chantaburi.
More than 85% of the forest in Khao Soi Dao wildlife sanctuary is covered of thick evergreen forest which extend to other parks of Chantaburi province. This area consists of valuable resources for conservation, such as Spiny Breasted Frog that is found exclusively only at this place,locally famous trees, herbal plants, and the most famous cardamom garden near the peak.
The most popular tourist attraction is Khao Soi Dao Waterfall, which comprises of 16 tiers: the lowest one at the starting point of the climb and the highest one near the 1,556 meter peak of Khao Soi Dao Nua mountain
The starting point (near the 1st level of the waterfall) is located 3 km behind the visitor center of the wildlife sanctuary. From here you walk through the evergreen forest for about 1.2km (about 30 minutes) to the sixth level. Here is also a pool where you can swim, but be aware of the force from the streaming water near the outlet Here is also an abundance of birds and butterflies.
The 800 meters trek from the sixth level to the ninth is harder and very difficult in the rainy season when the trail is very steep and slippery. This part may take about 30-60 minutes. From the the ninth level you have a stunning view up on the 80-90m high steep cliff wall where the water comes down in several levels.
From the ninth level upwards is very steep and difficult, there is hardly any trail and you have to crawl under trees, make way in thick bambou and rottan groves, sometimes climb steep upwards cliffs using tree roots. Beware of rottan wich have very sharp thorns. A machete and clothes that covers bare skin is to recommend.
After about 30-60 minutes of hard trek you will get to the 10th level of the fall. It is a great load of water thundering down into a pool, against the high cliff. It produces not only a cloud of mist all over the area, but a loud sound that can be heard afar.
The 10th level also offers good viewpoints from where you can have a panorama of Khao Soi Dao forest.
After having a short rest it is time to walk to the highest level (the source) of the waterfall
This time you climb along the trail through the forest, which is not as hard as the previous climb. But some parts of the trail are steep and there are leeches there too. Along the trail you can study the vegetation. The 16th and 15th levels are located close to each other. It will take about 30minutes to get to 15th level where the pool is good for swimming.
More than 85% of the forest in Khao Soi Dao wildlife sanctuary is covered of thick evergreen forest which extend to other parks of Chantaburi province. This area consists of valuable resources for conservation, such as Spiny Breasted Frog that is found exclusively only at this place,locally famous trees, herbal plants, and the most famous cardamom garden near the peak.
The most popular tourist attraction is Khao Soi Dao Waterfall, which comprises of 16 tiers: the lowest one at the starting point of the climb and the highest one near the 1,556 meter peak of Khao Soi Dao Nua mountain
The starting point (near the 1st level of the waterfall) is located 3 km behind the visitor center of the wildlife sanctuary. From here you walk through the evergreen forest for about 1.2km (about 30 minutes) to the sixth level. Here is also a pool where you can swim, but be aware of the force from the streaming water near the outlet Here is also an abundance of birds and butterflies.
The 800 meters trek from the sixth level to the ninth is harder and very difficult in the rainy season when the trail is very steep and slippery. This part may take about 30-60 minutes. From the the ninth level you have a stunning view up on the 80-90m high steep cliff wall where the water comes down in several levels.
From the ninth level upwards is very steep and difficult, there is hardly any trail and you have to crawl under trees, make way in thick bambou and rottan groves, sometimes climb steep upwards cliffs using tree roots. Beware of rottan wich have very sharp thorns. A machete and clothes that covers bare skin is to recommend.
After about 30-60 minutes of hard trek you will get to the 10th level of the fall. It is a great load of water thundering down into a pool, against the high cliff. It produces not only a cloud of mist all over the area, but a loud sound that can be heard afar.
The 10th level also offers good viewpoints from where you can have a panorama of Khao Soi Dao forest.
After having a short rest it is time to walk to the highest level (the source) of the waterfall
This time you climb along the trail through the forest, which is not as hard as the previous climb. But some parts of the trail are steep and there are leeches there too. Along the trail you can study the vegetation. The 16th and 15th levels are located close to each other. It will take about 30minutes to get to 15th level where the pool is good for swimming.
