Klong Lan Waterfall
An enormous waterfall 95 metres high and 40 metres wide, Klong Lan Waterfall is perhaps the most photograghed waterfall in Thailand. Located amid the mountains of Klong Lan National Park, its crashing waters drop down from towering cliffs to misty, picturesque lower pools dotted with birds and butterflies. Klong Lan National Park itself houses several multi-levelled peaks, such as Suan Mak and Klong Klung, along with thel 439-metre high Klong Lan Mountain, a water source for many distant rivers.
How to get there
From Bangkok, follow the Asia Road through Nakhon Sawan for about 17 kilometres. At the main intersection in Ban Nong Ben, turn left to Lad Yac, District and follow Route 1072 for about 102 kilometres to Klong Lan Market. From there, the park entrance is 6 kilometres away.
Where to visit When to go
Klong Lan Waterfall is not the only attraction in Klong Lan National Park. A short 16 kilometres down the road, the 9 -level Klong Lai Waterfall is perfectly su ted for a refreshing swilm, w~ile nearby Kang Klong Roi offers spectacular views and narrow white sandy beaches. Accommodation and camping services are available. For more information, contact the National Parks Division, tel. 579-0529. The best time to visit is between October and December when the temperature is cool and the water level is just right.
Where to stay - Where to eat
The city offers a range of accommodation along Bumrungraj Road and Thesa Road. At Kam Phaeng Phet Pojchana by the Ping River Bridge, try the tasty chicken with noodles. For authentic cha kang rao noodles, a local dry noodle dish, check out the noodle shops around the banyan tree in front of the municipal building.
Souvenirs
Bananas are popular in this area and can be purchased at Ban Pak Ang on Phaholyothin Road. The sweetest banana season is in September. Other local treats are Kayasart, a traditional Thai sweet, and Mon Chab, honey-roasted taro and potato.
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