Haew Suwat Waterfall: One of Khao Yai’s most visited waterfalls
Khao Yai National Park is the first national park in Thailand, and the second largest covering over 2000 square kilometers of grasslands and forests. It is also home to more than 3000 species of plants, over 300 species of birds, and up to 70 species of mammals including tigers, elephants, monkeys, boars, bears, and more. If lucky, you may come across such wild animals along the way. As long as you do not feed the animals, and keep your distance from them, they won’t be bothering you.
One of the main highlights of the park is Haew Suwat waterfall. The waterfall is 20 meters in height and can be seen from the top if you drive until the end of the road, or from the basal lake by hiking up the mountain. During the high-water season, the current from the waterfall is quite strong. During the low-water season, the water splits into several streams. Swimming in the lake is highly discouraged. Along the way to the waterfall, you may also come across a shrine. Thais that come to the national park visit the shrine to pay their respects before viewing the other attractions.
