Kiu Lom Dam

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Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 15.00

 

To reach the Kiu Lom Dam, take the Lampang-Ngao road and turn left at Kms. 623-624 marker, which is about 38 kilometres from town. Then continue for a further 14 kilometres.

 

Constructed for irrigation purpose, it has a scenic reservoir suitable for boating or rafting. At least a half-day tour is suggested. Visitors may opt for staying overnight on raft. Places to see include cliffs, isles and fishing village.

 

An overnight stay can be made in two ways

1. Take a raft to stay at the Kio Lom Resort which offers bungalows on an island in the lake. Tel: 0 5422 3772, 0 5433 4393 (after 6.00 p.m.).

 

2. Take a Wang Kaeo motorised raft and stay overnight on it, or on the island of the Ko Wang Kaeo Resort. Tel: 0 5422 3733, 0 5432 5645, 08 9854 1293.

 

By Car Take the Lampang-Ngao Road and turn left between Km. 623 and 624 for another 14 kilometre. sThe distance is 38 kilometre from town.

 

By Bus Get on the bus at the Pratu Chai Bus Station. The bus arrives at the dam. A charter bus service is available from Amphoe Mueang Lampang.