I’ve always been fascinated with Khao Yai, the limestone "mountain" just north of Cha Am town. I have a good view of it from my condo and I’ve hiked the trails in Khao Nang Phanthurat National Park several times. But I’ve never found another way up he mountain.
The other day I was in my way home from cycling north of Cha Am when I saw a small dirt road I hadn’t noticed before. It seemed to go to a small Wat just at the base of the mountain. I rode in, parked my bike and walked around, disturbing many wild boars, monkeys and monitor lizards in the process.
About 100 meters south I came upon an overgrown and crumbling masonry stairway that went straight up, very steeply at times. At the top was a cave; hence the name of the Wat. It was full of interesting stuff. Just at the cave entrance we’re the remains of a trail that seemed to head for a ridge above the cave. At that point I was out of water and too tired to continue.
Next time.
วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
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Re: วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
Interesting, thank you.
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Re: วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
For anyone interested:
The cave is here: 12.8269130, 99.9417720
The road to the Wat is here: 12.825741, 99.937187
Google Maps:
วัดถ้ำแจง
131 เพชรเกษม, Khao Yai, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120
https://goo.gl/maps/CRK94TM2K6hcz99b7
The cave is here: 12.8269130, 99.9417720
The road to the Wat is here: 12.825741, 99.937187
Google Maps:
วัดถ้ำแจง
131 เพชรเกษม, Khao Yai, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120
https://goo.gl/maps/CRK94TM2K6hcz99b7
Re: วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
Excuse my ignorance, but which of the peaks there are you specifically referring to?
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Re: วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
It’s the limestone hunk that has Khao Nang Phanthurat National Park at the northeast corner:
Khao Nang Panthurat Forest Park
Khao Yai, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120
https://goo.gl/maps/fW3pv9ctVSF5ZY5h6
Khao Nang Panthurat Forest Park
Khao Yai, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120
https://goo.gl/maps/fW3pv9ctVSF5ZY5h6
Re: วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
Somewhere near here viewtopic.php?f=19&t=26333 ?
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Re: วัดถ้ำแจง - Wat Tam Jaeng
Ah you beat me too it Ratsima, I didn't spot your post after I posted mine yesterday. Thanks for the details. I will go and have a look see myself soon.
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