National park · Thailand
Erawan National Parkอุทยานแห่งชาติเอราวัณ
Visit Erawan National Park: pay the entry fee (≈300‑400 THB), hike the 2.2 km (1.4 mi) falls trail early (under 9 am) in the dry season (Dec‑Jan) for best views, or explore the longer nature study trails later in the day.Visit Erawan National Park: pay the entry fee (≈300‑400 THB), hike the 1.4 mi (2.2 km) falls trail early (under 9 am) in the dry season (Dec‑Jan) for best views, or explore the longer nature study trails later in the day.
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Area
550 km² (212 sq mi)212 sq mi (550 km²)
approximate
Established
1975
Best months
Dec–Jan
UNESCO
None
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
At a glance
- Country
- Thailand
- Area
- 550 km² (212 sq mi)212 sq mi (550 km²)
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- Established
- 1975
- Best months
- Dec–Jan
- Permits
- For some areas
- Base
- Kanchanaburi
Erawan National Park protects a limestone karst landscape with the famous seven‑tier Erawan Falls, mixed deciduous and dry evergreen forest, and a range of wildlife such as elephants and bears. Visitors can walk the short falls trail, explore three nature study trails, and stay in park cabins or nearby Kanchanaburi.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 1975.
Size and age
550 km² (212 sq mi)212 sq mi (550 km²) · national park since 1975
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This page covers the park itself. Nearest base: Kanchanaburi.
Why go
- Seven‑tier Erawan Falls with turquoise water, reachable on a short hike.
- Multiple nature study trails showcase dry evergreen, bamboo and limestone forest ecosystems.
When to go
- JanBest
- FebGo
- MarGo
- AprGo
- MayCaution
- JunCaution
- JulCaution
- AugCaution
- SepCaution
- OctGo
- NovGo
- DecBest
- JanCool, dry; low crowd
- FebWarm, still dry
- MarWarm, dry
- AprWarm, dry
- MayStart of wet season, occasional rain
- JunWet, trails can be muddy
- JulWet, flash‑flood risk
- AugWet, flash‑flood risk
- SepWet, trails slippery
- OctEnd of wet season, fewer crowds
- Novcheck
- DecCool, dry; peak visitor season
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asiatic elephant, black bear, serow, barking deer, sambar, gibbon, birds, reptilesAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Park headquarters | Ticket office, cabins, gift shop, and start of the falls trail. | Open with entry ticket. |
| Erawan Falls area | Seven‑tier waterfall, viewing platforms, and golf‑cart service. | Open; some sections require a life‑vest. |
| Phra That Cave | Cave near the falls, requires a guide to enter. | Guide required. |
Sketch map
Take the points offline
3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates are approximate centre of the park.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry (adult) | THB 300–400 (≈ US$10–13) | person | check |
| Golf-cart ride (optional, between lower falls) | THB 20–50 (≈ US$1–2) | person | check |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
What would our group pay?
People
Nights or days
- ฿300–400≈ US$10–13
- ฿20–50≈ US$1–2
Tick the fees that apply to your trip to see a total.
A guide, not a quote: the ranges are estimates (checked 2026-09) and each fee may have rules on who pays it. Check with the park or your operator before you go.
Park rules
- Alcohol
- Forbidden inside the national park.
- Litter
- Carry out all rubbish; bins are limited.
- Fires
- Open fires not allowed.
- Guides
- Required for Phra That Cave and any off‑trail activity.
- Life‑vest
- Required to enter the waterfall pools.
Where to stay
In the park
Cabins at headquarters
Simple rooms, 800‑1,500 THB per night, reservable online.
In the park
Camping spot at headquarters
Basic site with equipment rental.
Near the park
Kanchanaburi town
Hotels and guesthouses, 30‑min drive to park.
Safety
Flash floods high
Slippery rocks medium
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Headquarters and lower falls reachable by car with short walks.
- Steep sections of the falls trail not suitable for limited mobility.
Visiting lightly
- No alcohol to protect wildlife.
- Buy food from park vendors to support local economy.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Erawan National Park?
Adult entry is about 300‑400 THB per person (check official rates).
What are the best hikes in Erawan National Park?
The main 2.2 km falls trail (moderate) and the three nature study trails (easy) each showcase different forest types.
When is the best time to visit Erawan National Park?
The dry, cool months of December and January give the best conditions and views, though they are the busiest.
Is camping allowed inside the park?
Camping is only permitted at the designated site near the headquarters; backcountry camping is prohibited.
Do I need a guide for the waterfall hike?
A guide is not required for the main falls trail, but is required for Phra That Cave and any off‑trail activity.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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