Koh Phangan has much to offer. Long White beaches, dense palm forests, culinary specialties and impressive waterfalls. These should not be missing in the repertoire of an island in the Thai Gulf, not even on Koh Phangan and so there are some waterfalls worth seeing on the island. At some you can make yourself comfortable, at others, the journey is more of a workout, but all are worth the way. We will give you the best Koh Phangan Falls .
One thing you should know before you make yourself highly motivated and energetic on the way. In dry and summer time, from April to August, there is so little rain that most of the waterfalls are dehydrated. A trip is most likely worthwhile between September to March. More about Weather on Koh Phangan.
Phaeng Waterfall inside the island
The waterfall can be reached after a short hiking trail of about ten to twenty minutes. Start is at the Than Sadet National Park, which is easily reached by scooter. This is about 10 minutes drive north from the port city Thong Sala Out. From there on you can also start a hiking tour through the National Park, both runs at the beginning of the same way. Then you have once the choice to turn to the waterfall or the way to National Park to strike. If you decide on the direction of the waterfall, after you have reached it, you can go a little further, about four hundred meters and climb a lookout point. At the top of the mountain you have a wonderful view over the north of Phangan. Also a nice place for a small snack or a drink, you have to take both with you or buy them at the entrance to the park. The Paeng Waterfall is most comfortable with, too Rental car to achieve. More about the Phaeng waterfall.
Wang Sai in the northwest of the island
The Wang Sai Waterfall is located on the northwest coast of the island, near Mae Haad, You can reach this if you drive entang the coast north of the island. Shortly before Maehad, you will see a sign on the left that points to a lookout point. This is your exit. Just leave your scooter down and mow the rest. The walk takes about five minutes.
As with almost all waterfalls, also flows in the Namtok Wangsai only safe water after heavy rain .. At the waterfall there are some catch basins on different levels, in which you can cool off.
Than Sadet
The Than Sadet waterfall is located in the east of the island. He is said to be the most beautiful waterfall on Koh Phangan. Very difficult to reach in the past, the road has been perfectly developed for a year and can be used by anyone. You can reach the waterfall when you are in the direction of Thong Nai Pan going to the northeast of the island. The road starts from Ban Tai. On the way you will reach a roundabout after about 20 - 30 minutes, where you keep to the right. Incidentally, there is also one of the Than Sadet himself most beautiful beaches of this island, On the way there are further accesses to the waterfall. All three waterfalls that you can visit Namtok Thong Nang, Namtok saampon and Namtok Deang.
At the entrance to the trail is a small restaurant which is run by a Thai family, in case you should get over the cravings. From there there is a small path to the waterfall, which you should reach after about five to ten minutes.
The waterfall itself offers large and small catch basins, where you can go swimming and pulls several hundred meters through the island to the beach. Perfect for vacation photos or a cooling off the sea !.
Thaan Prawet in northeastern Koh Phangan
Thaan Prawet is another long scenic series of waterfalls that you either see Thong Nai Pan Noi beach or from the main road over the bay. The waterfall is located in the very north of the island. It can be reached if you do not turn right at the roundabout Than Sadet turn off, but just continue straight ahead. Although it has the path in itself, but is worthwhile. For about two kilometers, it goes uphill entang the waterfall. Once at the top there are some cozy places where you can rest your feet, cool off and recharge your batteries.
Paradise Waterfall on middle road north
The Paradise Waterfalls are another popular excursion point. Although there is little space to relax there, there is a large collecting basin that is deep enough to be able to jump in. Some thick ropes are attached to a tree next to it, so that you can plunge into the water in Tarzan style - pure adrenaline and cooling! Another good thing is that you can ride a scooter to the waterfall and only have to walk the last few meters. To get there just take the middle street in the direction of Chaloklum, Just look for a sign with the inscription Paradise Waterfall on the right side of the road. More about the Paradise waterfall.
When you bathe in the falls, you should always be careful. You can easily slip off and not only get grazes. Often there are a few abysses where you can do more than just hurt yourself.
Please take rubbish, brought food and drinks back with you and dispose of them properly, so that the nature around the falls in the future in this condition is maintained!
