Rating: 4.3/5 (4 votes)

Opening Days: Daily (please verify with Khao Yai National Park before traveling)

Opening Hours: 06:00 – 18:00

 

Ta Khon Dam Waterfall is a hidden natural treasure deep inside Khao Yai National Park on the Prachinburi side. It has not been developed as a regular tourist spot, which preserves its pristine condition and sense of adventure. Anyone wishing to visit must be well-prepared and obtain permission and guidance from park rangers. Reaching the waterfall is not just sightseeing; it is an immersive trek that tests both body and spirit.

 

The trek begins at Ranger Station Unit 10 (Khor Yor 10 – Prachantakham). Hikers typically start around 8:00 a.m. and it takes about four hours through dense evergreen forest to reach the falls, arriving in the early afternoon. The trail is often overgrown and may require occasional bushwhacking, with stream crossings and short climbs. Apart from the sounds of wildlife and distant rushing water, the forest is quiet—like entering a secluded world rarely touched by people.

 

The waterfall itself is steep with strong flows in the rainy season, surrounded by lush greenery. Cool, clear water and a tranquil atmosphere make the long approach worthwhile. The surrounding area remains rich in native plants, offering a rare sense of untouched nature compared with crowded tourist waterfalls.

 

If you still have energy, continue another two hours to Fong Sbu Waterfall. Many trekkers combine both waterfalls in a full-day route to experience Khao Yai’s wilderness beauty and challenge in one journey.

 

Note that this trek is not suitable for casual visitors. The path is rough, with a risk of getting lost, and encounters with wildlife and leeches are possible. Park rangers must accompany visitors for safety. Prepare proper hiking shoes, sufficient drinking water, packed lunch or snacks, a raincoat, a flashlight, and leech repellent. Always follow ranger instructions to stay safe and to help conserve the forest.

 

Though not easily accessible, Ta Khon Dam Waterfall continues to attract true adventurers and hiking enthusiasts. The challenges along the trail and the serene beauty at the destination make the experience deeply rewarding.

 

 

It is in Khao Yai National Park, Prachantakham District, Prachinburi Province.

 

About four hours on foot from Ranger Station Unit 10.

 

Yes. It is a challenging jungle trail with overgrown sections and stream crossings—best for experienced hikers.

 

Yes. A park ranger must accompany visitors for safety, since this is not an official tourist route.

 

Yes. From Ta Khon Dam it takes around two more hours on foot.

 

Sturdy hiking shoes, sufficient water, packed food, a raincoat, flashlight, and leech repellent. Follow ranger instructions at all times.

 

Rainy season through early winter for abundant water; beware of slippery trails and wildlife.