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You are the conqueror of "Koo B Rock".

You are the conqueror... Khao Koobp, Khao Koobp is located south of the Soi Dao mountain range in the Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary under the care of the Ban Tung Pler Forest Protection Unit, Chaman District, Makham District, Chanthaburi Province. It is 960 meters above sea level. The hiking trail is approximately 6.5 km long.

This can be divided into the following points:

Point 1: Starting Point - Ang Beng Waterfall (1.4 km)

The trail begins with a narrow, flat path through a humid rainforest. Along the way, you may encounter fig trees.

Point 2: Ang Beng Waterfall - Hin Phai, 1.1 km. The trail is mostly flat with some slight inclines.

Point 3: Hin Phae - Hin Paed Lek (1.3 km)

This section offers a water refill point sourced from a stream. The trail gradually ascends, climbing steadily uphill.

Point 4: Octagonal Rock - Sharp Rock 1.1 km. Steep path, some sections with ropes for climbing. Point 5: Sharp Rock - Cave Entrance 1.4 km. Steep and slippery path.

Final Point: Cave entrance - Kooba Rock Cliff, no more than 300 meters.

Travel Information

• Contact the Ban Tung Phel Forest Protection Unit. Call 084-864-9357 to book your trip in advance.

- Khao Koobp is open to visitors year-round, but access is limited to Saturdays only. Visitors can stay overnight on Saturday and descend on Sunday. This fixed schedule allows for a maximum of 30 visitors per trip due to limited accommodation.

- Porters charge 1,000 baht per 30 kilograms of luggage. - There is a 1,000 baht fee per park ranger for guiding and supporting tourists up the mountain. One ranger can support up to five tourists. For each additional tourist, there is a 200 baht fee.

Our journey begins... Uncle Chaow drove his Mazda to the market to buy food and supplies before heading to Pha Hin Goob.

The atmosphere inside the Mazda car in Chanthaburi, which is like a songthaew, everyone is still smiling and cheerful, not knowing what the road ahead will be like. 555

Upon arrival at the Wildlife Protection Unit of Ban Tung Pler, Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, a group of strangers requested a photograph together.

It is ideal to start the journey at 9 am, as the weather is not too hot yet.

After walking for about half an hour, it started to rain.

The path is lined with thorny rambutan trees. Exercise caution when walking due to the sharp thorns on the trunks.

The rain continues to fall without any sign of stopping, making travel difficult. The paths are overgrown with dense vegetation and slippery.

Point 2: Ang Beng Waterfall - Hin Phai (1.1 km). This section is a combination of flat and slightly steep terrain.

The path was a narrow, winding trail. The rain that had fallen made the path even more slippery and difficult to navigate.

After walking for a while, we reached a small stream that we had to cross. Those who wanted to wade through the water could do so, as it was only about knee-deep.

Point 3: Hin Phai - Hin Paed Liam (1.3 km) The trail continues with alternating flat and steep sections as it ascends the mountain.

There are natural water sources where you can refill your water bottles. If you are concerned about the water quality, you can bring a portable water filter.

Sitting by the roadside watching butterflies.

The lush forest is home to a diverse array of mosses and mushrooms that thrive along the path.

Point 4: Octagonal Rock - Pointed Rock (1.1 km distance, steep path with ropes for climbing in some sections). We decided to stop for lunch at this point.

We walked in the rain for about 3 hours, soaking wet. The path became increasingly steep, but despite our fatigue, we had to continue our journey.

There will be ropes to hold onto in some sections.

Point 5: Sharp Rocks - Cave Entrance (approximately 1.4 km). Steep and slippery path.

The descent into the cave is via a narrow, small path.

The entrance to the cave before reaching the accommodation.

The cave is dark and full of rocks. Please be careful when walking.

After about half an hour of walking out of the cave, we reached the resting point… Yay! We're here! It took almost 5 hours to walk.

We must quickly set up camp before nightfall. Due to limited space, we will not be able to pitch tents.

To reach the elephant's back, one must climb a tree and cross over.

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We have arrived at the back of the Koob stone, which resembles a large rock formation, similar to sitting on the back of an elephant.

Evening view of the surroundings

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Evening view of the surroundings.

The rain poured all night long, making it almost impossible to sleep. Finally, at 5:30 AM, the rain stopped. A short while later, we were greeted with this breathtaking view. It was definitely worth it! 555

This is pure heaven! 555

Climb trees and rocks to watch the sunrise in the morning.

The Bear Cliff: A Vantage Point with a Majestic View

The Bear Cliff, situated near other peaks, is characterized by its rounded rock formations, resembling a crouching bear. This vantage point offers breathtaking views, extending beyond the previously mentioned Hin Goob Cliff. Standing at the Bear Cliff, one can gaze back at the campsite nestled within the colossal rock formations, gaining a clear perspective of its entirety.

A stranger is enjoying taking pictures of their own feet. 555

Looking from the resting point to the Bear Cliff.

The descent to Pha Mi is quite challenging, requiring climbing down boulders and grasping vines below. It is recommended to seek assistance from park rangers or porters for safety.

Today, we started our descent from Khao Kooba. The path down and back was the same, but it felt much more difficult going down. We stumbled and fell a lot, haha. It was quite a struggle.

Just a little further, and we'll be at the bottom. Keep your head down and keep walking.

Dog on the cliff of Goob

6 lives...conquering the Goob cliffs

Travel and Expenses Summary (excluding meals)

The round-trip bus fare is 9+9 = 18 baht.

The fare for a van to Chanthaburi is 200 baht (for the return trip, I would like to hitch a ride with you back to Bangkok).

The BTS fare is 25 baht.

Common area fee: 200 baht

The cost of Uncle Chaow's Mazda is 200 baht.

Officer fee 200 baht

Total 843 Baht

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