Tham Erawan

Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.30 - 16.30

 

The cave is situated in Ban Pha In Paeng, Tambon Wang Thong, on a stone mountain called Pha Tham Chang Mount, right on the border of Amphoe Wangsaphung of Loei and Amphoe Na Wang of Nong Bua Lam Phu. Tham Erawan is a big cave accessible via winding 600-steped stair.

 

There is a big Buddha Statue at the cave’s entrance which leads to a huge hall naturally decorated with rock formation. This cave is a scene in local legends “Nang Phom Hom’ Or “the lady with fragrant hair” . Local souvenir shop is located in the nearby temple.

 

How to get there The cave is 47 kilometres from Nongbua Lampu, use highway 210 (Nong Bua Lam Phu -Loei), turn right at kilometres13, the cave is 2.7 kilometre further.