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Erawan National Park

Erawan National Park is a gem of Kanchanaburi province, famous for its seven-tiered waterfall with emerald pools. The water is so clear that fish appear to float in air. It's one of Thailand's most beautiful natural sites.

Erawan Waterfall

The seven-level cascade is named after the three-headed elephant Erawan from Hindu mythology - the top level resembles its head. Each level is a swimming pool surrounded by tropical forest. The climb to the top is 2 km through jungle.

Waterfall Levels

Levels one through three have easy access, many people. Four and five are the most beautiful for photos, t...

Practical Information

Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Visit Duration

Minimum3 hours
Recommended4 hours
Maximum6 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
300 THB~300 $
Child
200 THB~200 $

Crowd Level

High — many people

Price Range

Budget
Official Website

How to Get There

65 km from Kanchanaburi (1.5 h). Bus from bus station hourly 8:00-17:50 (50-60 THB). Last return 17:00 — crowded on weekends! From Bangkok: bus to Kanchanaburi (2-3 h, ~110 THB) + transfer. Entry: 300 THB. Hours: 8:00-16:30.

Working Hours

Updated: Dec 31, 2025
Monday08:00 — 16:30
Tuesday08:00 — 16:30
Wednesday08:00 — 16:30
Thursday08:00 — 16:30
Friday08:00 — 16:30
Saturday08:00 — 16:30
Sunday08:00 — 16:30
Note

Arrive at 8:00 AM opening to avoid crowds. Rangers begin ushering visitors down from upper tiers at 3 PM. Best time to visit is November-February (dry season)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Erawan National Park

Entry 300 THB foreigners, 100 THB Thais. Arrive early — rangers close upper tiers at 3 PM. Bring swimwear and water shoes — can swim in pools. No food allowed on trail to protect wildlife. Bus from Kanchanaburi 1.5 hours (50-60 THB).

Bus from Kanchanaburi departs from bus station every 30-50 minutes. At park, leave belongings in lockers before hiking up.

Seven tiers of emerald waterfalls — each unique. Doctor fish give natural pedicure in pools. Tropical forest surrounds.

Emerald water of cascades at each tier. Limestone terraces with pools. People swimming among doctor fish.

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