Erawan Waterfalls

#thailand Opening hours: From 8:00am to 4:30pm, but please note that the upper tiers already close around 3:00pm. Entrance fee: 300THB for adults and 200THB for children. Please note that you must pay cash and that the nearest ATM is not within walking distance. Best time to visit: All year round, but the falls are at their most beautiful in the rainy season from May to October. It is also advisable to avoid weekends and local holidays as this is when many Thai people visit the falls and it can be very busy. If you want to photograph the falls without many people, it’s best to visit early in the morning. People who want to swim in the park are required to rent and wear an orange vest. And if your main objective of your visit to Erawan National Park is to photograph the falls in all their natural splendour, this can form quite a challenge. Food and drinks: These can be purchased outside and inside the park. Please note that eating from the second plateau onwards is strictly prohibited. You also have to pay a deposit here for bringing a bottle. On your return, you will get your deposit back if you have your bottle with you. All this is to prevent pollution of the park. Duration of visit: Only a few hours are needed to visit the first plateaus. If you also want to visit the higher falls, you will need more time. Difficulty: Average. You can reach the first plateaus quite easily, but the hike becomes more and more challenging as you go higher. Beware! There are thieving monkeys in the park. In their search for food, they sometimes also steal/smash valuable possessions.