Haew Narok Waterfall
Haew Narok Waterfall
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dyhx
Singapore6,193 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
The walk in was pretty easy at the start, mostly flat slopes, until the last 60m. Multiple flights of treacherous, steep, narrow stone steps. Any misstep could send one rolling down 60m, bound to cause scratches and cuts given the rough and uneven surfaces here.
Rewarded with the view of a majestic waterfall, with the wind in the face at the destination.
The entire trail took us about an hour to and fro.
Rewarded with the view of a majestic waterfall, with the wind in the face at the destination.
The entire trail took us about an hour to and fro.
Written 24 December 2022
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,282 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Haew Narok Waterfall is hugely impressive -- IF you visit in rainy season! The amount of water thundering over the rocks is incredible and the drop is high enough to be very memorable. But a few warnings:
1. In dry season, the "falls" reduce to a trickle and there is really no reason to bother hiking to them.
2. The 1-kilometer trail going to the upper point of the falls is paved and very easy walking, but you don't see any part of the falls from the upper drop point.
3. The only way to actually see the falls is to climb down the steep steps (100+) to the view points below the falls. Some visitors who not in shape or who are concerned by steep steps, may find the climb down and back up to be more than they want to bite off, but the climb should be manageable for most people. The stairs are solid concrete and there are good handrails.
4. In rainy season, the mist from the falls is heavy and you will get a bit wet, with glasses, phones and cameras at risk of being soaked.
5. Rainy season is the time for leaches and, allow the park staff keep the trail swept pretty clean, you may encounter leaches now and then. Watch out for them and try to brush off before they start their lunch.
1. In dry season, the "falls" reduce to a trickle and there is really no reason to bother hiking to them.
2. The 1-kilometer trail going to the upper point of the falls is paved and very easy walking, but you don't see any part of the falls from the upper drop point.
3. The only way to actually see the falls is to climb down the steep steps (100+) to the view points below the falls. Some visitors who not in shape or who are concerned by steep steps, may find the climb down and back up to be more than they want to bite off, but the climb should be manageable for most people. The stairs are solid concrete and there are good handrails.
4. In rainy season, the mist from the falls is heavy and you will get a bit wet, with glasses, phones and cameras at risk of being soaked.
5. Rainy season is the time for leaches and, allow the park staff keep the trail swept pretty clean, you may encounter leaches now and then. Watch out for them and try to brush off before they start their lunch.
Written 14 September 2018
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Sunrise in Isaan
Somdet, Thailand104 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Situated in the Khao Yai National Park, which costs 400 baht per foreigner, 40 baht per Thai and 50 baht for a car, this attraction is then free.
Ample parking with some refreshments available from a kiosk. 1km walk on concrete path with a slightly rough wooden bridge and some gentle steps...then 100m of very steep steps totalling 198 to lowest viewing platform.
June to Nov is the wettest time of year and thus we saw a really good flow of water and spray. Dec to Feb the waterfall can dry up.
Cool walk down to waterfall, cooler still in spray, but a good sweat worked up going back, as the 198 steps are up to go back!
Suggest you take a towel and drink for when back in car park, as you can wash down at the toilet facilities.
There are picnic tables and benches dotted around.
Beware of leeches. If you stand still too long, even on the concrete, to watch wildlife, bugs or huge colourful spiders in massive webs, check your legs and shoes. They are very quick and can smell you and home in on you in seconds.
Ample parking with some refreshments available from a kiosk. 1km walk on concrete path with a slightly rough wooden bridge and some gentle steps...then 100m of very steep steps totalling 198 to lowest viewing platform.
June to Nov is the wettest time of year and thus we saw a really good flow of water and spray. Dec to Feb the waterfall can dry up.
Cool walk down to waterfall, cooler still in spray, but a good sweat worked up going back, as the 198 steps are up to go back!
Suggest you take a towel and drink for when back in car park, as you can wash down at the toilet facilities.
There are picnic tables and benches dotted around.
Beware of leeches. If you stand still too long, even on the concrete, to watch wildlife, bugs or huge colourful spiders in massive webs, check your legs and shoes. They are very quick and can smell you and home in on you in seconds.
Written 12 June 2017
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Paul G
Manchester, UK210 contributions
Dec 2018
I Don’t mind paying twice the price of Thai’s but when it’s 400 baht and the Thai’s pay 40 baht that’s taking the piss a little to much. No thanks keep your national park plenty more to see in the area
Written 20 December 2018
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David B
Rayong, Thailand9,493 contributions
Nov 2015
Haew Narok Waterfall is the best of several waterfalls in Khao Yai National Park, which is about three hours drive north east of Bangkok.
Khao Yai itself covers an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers, and spreads across four Thai provinces - Nakhon Ratchisima, Prachinburi, Saraburi and Nakhon Nayok. It consists mainly of rain forest, but also areas of grasslands. Wild elephants still call this home and some will tell you that Asian tigers are still here, although I will have to see the evidence before I believe that.
We were driving home from Nakhon Ratchisima but decided to take the route through Khao Yai, and stopped at the parking area for Haew Narok Waterfall.
The waterfall is about 600 m down a trail that takes you through rain forest, and if you walk slowly and silently you can spot lots of bird life and lizards and some interesting insect life - like a spider that had caught a large moth in its web and was busy winding it up in web for later consumption.
Haew Narok Waterfall is on three tiers. We came to the first and were impressed, so decided to keep going down to the base level of this waterfall 80 meters below.
Khao Yai itself covers an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers, and spreads across four Thai provinces - Nakhon Ratchisima, Prachinburi, Saraburi and Nakhon Nayok. It consists mainly of rain forest, but also areas of grasslands. Wild elephants still call this home and some will tell you that Asian tigers are still here, although I will have to see the evidence before I believe that.
We were driving home from Nakhon Ratchisima but decided to take the route through Khao Yai, and stopped at the parking area for Haew Narok Waterfall.
The waterfall is about 600 m down a trail that takes you through rain forest, and if you walk slowly and silently you can spot lots of bird life and lizards and some interesting insect life - like a spider that had caught a large moth in its web and was busy winding it up in web for later consumption.
Haew Narok Waterfall is on three tiers. We came to the first and were impressed, so decided to keep going down to the base level of this waterfall 80 meters below.
Written 19 February 2016
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Perry B
Sydney, Australia2,582 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
The Haew Narok Waterfall is well worth the relatively arduous walk there and back. The trails are good, the stairs and rails strong , but the gradient is steep and it's mostly uphill all the way back. What a stunner the main event is, though ! Information boards along the route there state that Narok in Thai translates as something like 'diabolical din' and relate tragic tales of elephants and humans hurtling and catapulting to their deaths in a severe screaming state of 'Narok', but it was a tamed spectacle the day I visited. The basin and bowl of the waterfall was just an impressive example of Nature's serene beauty when I arrived. There were vast crowds when I went- mostly middle and upper middle class Bangkok residents, some Mandarin and Cantonese speaking Chinese guests and a smattering of Northern Europeans from sundry countries. All were struck dumb at the final destination as the falls thundered into the low-hanging gorge. Traversing back up largely on my own, as opposed to the massive family files I accompanied going down, I was finally privileged to see a hornbill (A lesser species, not Rhinoceros Hornbill -size) in the forest canopy. That was the proverbial feather in the cap of the day's visit to Khao Yai !
Written 6 January 2016
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Taylo102
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN276 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
It's "cold(80+)" and "dry" season now. That context is critical to interpreting the picture attached. The falls is on one of four roads and thus three alternative route options within Khao Yai park. Road 3077 likely provides for most the single best site as the falls setting is nearly spectacular even without much water. Yet even with more volume these are not a Victoria, Niagra, Iguazú, or Yosemite falls, and more water will hide the cliff walls. However, within this park these falls are the best single
non-herbivore sighting. Beware that visiting them requires a very average hard-surface walk until the last 100 meters, which is nearly straight down on concrete steps with hand rails. What goes down must come up - that's the rub. Many young Thai turned back. You can do it and it's worth it if you are 70 or less in average good condition. I swear; we are nearly 67. Plan at least 1-1.5 hours somewhere in your Khao Yai day. For our #1 site at dusk see Nong Pak Chi ( a wildlife watching tower) on Road 2090 just north of the visitor center.
non-herbivore sighting. Beware that visiting them requires a very average hard-surface walk until the last 100 meters, which is nearly straight down on concrete steps with hand rails. What goes down must come up - that's the rub. Many young Thai turned back. You can do it and it's worth it if you are 70 or less in average good condition. I swear; we are nearly 67. Plan at least 1-1.5 hours somewhere in your Khao Yai day. For our #1 site at dusk see Nong Pak Chi ( a wildlife watching tower) on Road 2090 just north of the visitor center.
Written 13 February 2017
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AnakinVan
Bangkok, Thailand220 contributions
Oct 2018
We drove to the entrance of Haew Narok waterfall which is quite some distance from the northern entrance of Khao Yai, about 35kms, but the road is good and there is decent signage. Upon arrival there are plenty of car parking spaces, and you have to walk around 1km to get to the falls. Bring snacks and drinks but there are no trash cans so please don't litter and bring back your trash to throw away at the parking lot. The walkway is well-paved and not really difficult except for the last 100 meters when you have to make your way down steep, and I mean steep, stairs. I do not recommend walking down if the stairs are wet. As you reach the bottom you get a fantastic view of the waterfalls and can take great pictures. Climbing up the stairs is even more tiring, so take your time. Overall, worth the effort as this is one of Thailand's nicest falls, but I heard that during the dry season the falls are reduced to dribbles so better check it out before going. Also, if you want to entertain yourselves in the water then go to another fall as that option is not available for this one.
Written 24 October 2018
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Danieljaybkk
31 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
It it worth the trip but wear good shoes and check for leaches after you are done. We had no problems with leaches but the national park is known of them. According to locals and the park rangers have a sleave to protect their legs. On the positive side its a beautiful sight.
Written 23 April 2018
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Emilie-Victoria M
321 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
After parking the car, the hike is about 1km to the waterfall, there are a lot of steep steps and I mean steep! I am a size 5 foot and my foot was too big for some of the steps. Take some water with you as it’s a good cardio work out.
All this said though the hike is worth it - it’s a beautiful waterfall when you get to it and very peaceful. Don’t go from April - July as the water is at its lowest due to drought season. Outside of this time though it is a spectacular sight!
All this said though the hike is worth it - it’s a beautiful waterfall when you get to it and very peaceful. Don’t go from April - July as the water is at its lowest due to drought season. Outside of this time though it is a spectacular sight!
Written 19 March 2018
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Salve vorrei sapere se il parco e quali cascate sono percorribili da un bimbo di 3 anni e mezzo
Written 5 February 2019
Hello there! Just wondering, if you have a car with you to go to the waterfalls and Yod Khao Kiew, would you need a guide to go with you there or are there available signs enough to guide you to your destinations? How much is the cost of a guide, just in case we might need one? TIA!
Written 22 August 2016
Hi There ! I prefer you to rent a car and drive around the national park. Signs in the park are very clear which is going to direct to you to the places. If you are looking for a walking tour, well yes i prefer you to hire a guide at tourist information spot, because some paths are not easy and the park is huge. Hope it helps. Have a good journey !
Written 6 September 2016
Combien coûte l'entrée du parc pour adulte et enfant ?
Written 16 July 2016
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