Just like the body lacks sleep in a tent, the past two months have almost forgotten how to pitch a tent (laughs…). When I had a little free time at the end of September, I wanted to find a place to pitch a tent that was easy to get to and didn't require anyone else. I looked around and saw that there was no place as perfect as Erawan National Park.

Erawan National Park, also known as Erawan Waterfall, is located in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. It is easily accessible by public transportation, making it a popular destination for campers and nature enthusiasts. The park offers a variety of amenities, including campsites, restrooms, and food vendors.

While a Google search for reviews would yield an abundance of information, I'd rather refrain from simply regurgitating others' opinions. Instead, allow me to offer my own perspective on the matter.

I would have preferred to take the train, but due to time constraints, I had to take a van from Mo Chit to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal. The bus to Erawan National Park is located in the first lane on the left-hand side if you enter from the front. Buses depart approximately every hour according to the schedule, but in the afternoon, the interval may be slightly longer.

Once you board the bus, choose your seat freely. A small tip: the bus travels north. Before noon, the sun shines on the right side; in the afternoon, the sun shines on the left side. Calculating the direction of the bus to choose the seat on the correct side is a skill you should have when traveling. (Haha...)

That's all. The rest is just waiting for the bus to leave. After a while, the driver will stop the bus and act as a conductor to collect the fare. To get to Erawan Waterfall, pay 50 baht per person.

Enjoy the scenic drive, taking in the sights and sounds along the way. After passing various landmarks, including the Tha Thung Na Dam, you will reach the Erawan Market in Sri Sawat District within approximately 1.5 hours. Turn into Erawan National Park and pay the entrance fee at the checkpoint: 100 baht for adults and 50 baht for children.

The bus will eventually bring us to the parking lot in front of the tourist information center, where we will wait for the bus on our return trip.

The parking lot is surrounded by shops, including air-conditioned cafes, so there's no need to worry about going hungry. Most shops are open from 8 am to 5 pm, so those who don't cook their own meals can easily buy food in the late afternoon. Prices are slightly higher than usual, with rice dishes costing around 50 baht and large bottles of water costing around 20 baht.

After a quick coffee break at the cafe, it was time to head to the visitor center to inquire about accommodation options. For cabins, the park regulations require advance booking through their website. However, for tent camping, no reservation is needed; visitors can simply walk in upon arrival.

How many nights will you be staying? What equipment do you need to rent? Tents, pillows, sleeping bags, charcoal stoves. Contact us here. No payment is required yet, just register and leave your ID card. You can pay on your way back when you return your ID card. The entrance fee is 30 baht per person per night. The tent rental fee varies depending on the size, ranging from 150 to 400 baht. Please inquire directly with the park. Erawan National Park Tel: 034574222, 034574234.

After contacting the park, we set off to pitch our tents. We crossed the Huai Mong Lai suspension bridge to the campground, which was beautiful, well-maintained, and shaded. There was even a zone right by the Khwae Yai River. The restrooms were divided into two sections, one for men and one for women (although it was a bit confusing why they built such large restrooms with over twenty toilets but only one shower room). At the multipurpose pavilion, there were electrical outlets for charging devices.


Before setting up your tent, please contact the staff at the building.

Those who have rented items, please come and collect them here.

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After that, I can choose any location. My intention is not to visit the waterfall, but just to find a place to pitch my tent and relax. So, I would like a beautiful view by the river.

The tent was barely set up when the rain came down in torrents. It was a good thing, though, because it meant I could crawl into the tent and take a nap. The sound of the rain pattering on the tent was soothing, and that was enough to make me happy.

The sky after the rain is not always bright, but the atmosphere after the rain in the national park is always refreshing, you can believe it. Because the forest meets the rain, it will be fresh and lively. When the rain stops, I come out of the tent. What I see is the openness and relief beyond words. Take a deep breath of fresh air.

While taking photos, I stumbled upon a scenic pavilion where I encountered three adorable stray puppies playfully approaching me. Their mother was nowhere to be found. After a brief interaction, I found myself unexpectedly assuming the role of their temporary guardian. (Laughter...)

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Before the evening chill set in, I ventured out to the local shop to stock up on rice and water. That night, including myself, there were a total of three tents and around seven or eight travelers. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly.

The only downside is that the other side of the river is a road with frequent traffic. In the early evening, there may be bursts of noise, which gradually subsides as the night progresses. As it is outside the national park, there is nothing that can be done about it.

A new day, a full night's sleep, and an indescribable atmosphere. The River Kwai flows gently, the mist hovers over the mountaintops, and the soft light of the morning sun creates a truly blissful experience.

After taking some photos to capture the atmosphere, we had a quick snack of bread. We stopped by the pavilion to play with the puppies for a while, but their mother was nowhere to be seen. Shortly before eight o'clock, we prepared to tackle Erawan Waterfall. The advantage of staying overnight in the park is that we could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before the influx of tourists.

The sign indicates that the distance to the final layer is two kilometers. For the first layer, if you are too lazy to walk, there is a golf cart service from the tourist service center starting at around 8:00 am for 30 baht per ride. However, if you are able to walk, it is recommended to do so, as those who plan to visit the higher layers will need to exert themselves anyway.

After a short walk, we arrived at the first level, "Return to the Nest." There was no one there yet, so we quickly set up our tripod and started taking pictures. However, it wasn't long before tourists started to arrive, both those staying at the park's accommodation and those who had arrived early in the morning. This is a testament to the popularity of this place.

The second level, "Wang Matcha," is only slightly higher than the first. As you can see, during the continuous rainy season, the water is abundant, and the waterfall is beautiful. However, the price to pay is that the pool of water is cloudy and not as clear and blue-green as it is during the dry season or, especially, during the dry season. This is a natural phenomenon.

On the second floor, there is a national park checkpoint. No food or drinks are allowed beyond this point. Plastic water bottles are allowed, but a deposit must be paid. If you bring the bottle back down, you will receive your deposit refund.

A short walk from the checkpoint leads to the third tier, "Pha Namtok," the highlight of Erawan National Park. The waterfall cascades down a high cliff, and in the afternoon, people can be seen swimming and playing in the water. I took my time to find the perfect angle for my photos.

As you can see, the third level is a waterfall cascading down a cliff. Therefore, to reach the higher levels, you must start climbing a steep path. Those who said the previous paths were easy will start to feel the fatigue from here on (laughs…).

The fourth floor, "Butterfly's Chest," is a stylish water play area where tourists enjoy the slides.

Access to floors above the fourth floor is prohibited after 3:30 PM. Tourists are cleared from the top floor starting at 3:30 PM. Plan your visit accordingly if you intend to explore all floors.

On the way to the fifth floor, there is a left turn that leads to a waterfall. This is a spot I always stop at. It's perfect for swimming and is also very beautiful and shady. There aren't many tourists here because most people don't come this way.

This is the fifth floor, "No boredom allowed." The area is quite spacious, and you can play in the water anywhere.


The final two floors, leading up to the fifth floor, are the most challenging part of the trail. But with one final push, I guarantee it will be worth it. The sixth floor, called "Dong Phrueksa," is my favorite. The waterfall spreads out and flows in many directions, but the most beautiful spot is right here.

The final layer, the seventh, is "Phu Pha Erawan." This is my fourth time here, but it's the first time I've seen the waterfall cascading down the cliff like a true waterfall. I've never been here during the rainy season before. Although the pool isn't as clear blue as it is when the water is low, it's still magnificent and impressive in its own way.

In the early afternoon, after taking photos to my satisfaction and feeling hungry from the morning's activities, I decided to head down. I quickly reached the bottom without needing to rest, grabbed a quick bite to eat, bought another box for dinner, and out of compassion, bought another box for three puppies.

Upon reaching the scenic pavilion at the campsite, I encountered only one puppy. I searched for the other two, only to discover they were not far away, waiting for me at my tent. They were incredibly affectionate (haha...). I mixed rice for them to eat, and they devoured it all, even the cucumber, indicating they were truly famished. They then played and ran around my tent. My sandals were snatched away, and the garbage bag was scattered. However, I did not feel the slightest bit of anger.

In the evening, I shared half of my rice with the puppies. This time, their mother appeared. I was happy, thinking that she would come to feed and take care of her puppies. But instead, she snatched the food away from them. Oh… the life of a stray dog.

A new day dawned with a bright sky. I was awakened by the barking of three puppies, who seemed hungry. As I went to wash my face and brush my teeth, they followed me and waited outside the bathroom. However, I had run out of food, and the shops were not yet open. I decided to ask at another tent if they had any leftover food. To my surprise, they had dog food and told me that they always carry it with them because they encounter stray dogs wherever they go camping.

The mother dog once again snatched the food from her puppies. When the puppies tried to approach her to nurse, she barked at them and chased them away with her tail between her legs. The puppies are truly pitiful.

The River Kwai is currently experiencing a slight increase in turbidity due to runoff from Huai Mong. This indicates that there has likely been rainfall in the mountains. Consequently, Erawan Waterfall is expected to have a significant increase in water volume and turbidity.


I spent the morning lounging around, with the three puppies napping nearby, until around 10:00 am. It was time to pack up my tent and bid farewell to Erawan National Park. My time of relaxation was over, and I had to return to the real world. The three puppies followed me to the suspension bridge but didn't dare follow me any further (which was a good thing, as I would have been in trouble if they had).



Waiting for the noon bus, enjoying a sweet drink on the way back to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal, then taking a bus to Bangkok. It's a simple trip, easy to travel without a private car, making it convenient to travel.

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The truth is, after finishing the Erawan trip for the fourth time, I didn't think I would come back here anytime soon. But after only a few days, I was dying to know how the three puppies were doing. The beautiful memories of this trip for me are not at the waterfall, not in nature, but in them.

Have you been camping at Erawan Falls? How are those guys doing? Let me know. (Haha...)

Camping Trip at Erawan National Park

- Erawan National Park is open for visits and overnight stays every day of the year, including both bungalows and tent sites, except when there is an announcement of closure due to flash floods or natural disasters.

- Getting to Erawan Waterfall is easy. Take the Kanchanaburi-Erawan bus from the Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal. The last bus stops at the car park inside the park.

- The first bus departs at 8:00 AM and runs approximately every hour until the last bus at 5:50 PM. The return trip departs from the park's parking lot with 7 departures, the first at 8:30 AM and the last at 5:00 PM.

- The fare from Kanchanaburi to Erawan is 50 baht per person.

  • Take the train and get off at Kanchanaburi Station. Cross the road and wait for the bus to Erawan on the opposite side. However, keep in mind that the bus runs on a schedule, with only one departure per hour.
  • Park entrance fee: 100 baht for adults, 50 baht for children.

- Accommodation fee is 30 baht per person per night. All equipment is available for rent. Contact the Tourist Service Center.

- Separate male and female toilets are very clean. The multipurpose pavilion has 24-hour power outlets for charging.

  • Cooking is allowed, but open fires are prohibited. Stoves, pots, and pans are available for rent.

- The parking lot is full of shops that will be open from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

- The 7th level waterfall trekking route is approximately 2 kilometers long and includes several steep sections.

- The waterfall is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you are staying in the national park, you may enter slightly earlier.

- All levels are open for swimming, with lifeguards on duty to ensure safety. However, please take care of yourself.

- For information about Erawan National Park, please call 034574222 or 034574234.

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