Thailand · Kanchanaburi
Erawan Falls
น้ำตกเอราวัณ
Seven distinct tiers step down through the forest, each with its own emerald swimming pool, and small fish that nibble at bathers feet have made an informal fish-spa attraction of the whole hike. The uppermost tier, reachable only after a strenuous scramble, is named for a resemblance to Erawan, the three-headed elephant of Hindu-Buddhist mythology.
Seven distinct tiers step down through the forest, each with its own emerald swimming pool, and small fish that nibble at bathers feet have made an informal fish-spa attraction of the whole hike. The uppermost tier, reachable only after a strenuous scramble, is named for a resemblance to Erawan, the three-headed elephant of Hindu-Buddhist mythology.
Erawan Falls drops over a series of steps on the Erawan stream, inside Erawan National Park. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Kanchanaburi, with BKK the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Cool dry season (Nov-Feb) gives the clearest turquoise pools without monsoon silt.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Cool dry season (Nov-Feb) gives the clearest turquoise pools without monsoon silt.
Entry: Park entry ~300 THB
Getting there
- Base townKanchanaburi
- AirportBKK
- CountryThailand
- RegionKanchanaburi, Asia
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
14.3712, 99.1489
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Erawan Falls?
Peak flow is January to February and November to December. Cool dry season (Nov-Feb) gives the clearest turquoise pools without monsoon silt.
What can you do at Erawan Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Erawan Falls?
The usual base is Kanchanaburi, and the closest airport is BKK. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Park entry ~300 THB.
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