Sunday, May 28, 2017

Maekhamin Waterfall + National Park- the Hidden Jewel of Thailand

welcome to Maekhamin Waterfall

A couple hours away from Erawan Falls, lies Maekhamin Waterfalls. Again, for nature lovers, this is a must visit, but has the advantage of being far less crowded than Erawan. Rent a car and get there, it's stunning and gorgeous, and dip off in the pools. 
There is little to any English spoken in the area, and there are no ATM's so make sure you bring enough cash. That said, the area is cheap and inexpensive, and is a great experience. 
Watch the video below and sift through the photos to get an idea of the area's beauty. Enjoy! :)


Maekhamin Waterfall- all levels of the falls: National of park Thailand

small waterfalls at the upper levels of Maekhamin
a gentle flow down
  the thick jungle around the Maekhamin Falls
the thick jungle around the Maekhamin Falls
large funnel web spiders wait for you if you misstep in the SE Asian jungle
large funnel web spiders wait for you if you misstep in the SE Asian jungle
Ellie sits on a branch cooling her feet in the water below
Maekhamin Falls
Maekhamin Falls
so beautiful here
light blue water of the Thai Jungle
the water looks like a mirage- such gorgeous colors
mesmerizing and gorgeous
mesmerizing and gorgeous
a great swimming hole :)
a great swimming hole :)
if the mosquitoes attack, dive into the water
if the mosquitoes attack, dive into the water
under the jungle canopy
under the jungle canopy
gorgeous ey?
Love this place
The sun sets over a large lake nearby

The Gorgeous Waterfall of Thailand- Erawan National Park

Gorgeous Erawan Falls
one of 7 levels of Erawan Falls

There is a vast dichotomy between the loud, sprawling, and often ugly cities of Asia and the quiet, beautiful nature which still surrounds them. Only a few hours away from Thailand's sprawling capital lies Erawan National Park, home to a 7 level waterfall. 
It's a meditative experience watching the light blue water cascading down the mountains, cleverly changing its course as the jungle's obstacles present. 

the fish doctors will nibble at your feet

Dip your feet into the pools and have the "doctor" fish nibbling upon them within seconds. Instinctually you pull your feet away, squeamish like a child. Moments later you place them back in a water on a dare, and see how long you last with the jungle "sharks" having at your feet.
Walk up the mountain to the various levels of the falls, cooling off in the pools forming below them, showering under their flowing heavy deluge if you dare. 
Video: Highlights of Gorgeous Erawan Waterfall all 7 Levels - national park Thailand
Gorgeous Erawan Falls
Large pool on level 1 of the falls
Gorgeous Erawan Falls
standing behind the falling water
it's a rainforest, but the surrounding area was not super wet when we were there
seated upon a jungle vine
so beautiful
the Erawan Jungle
the Erawan Jungle surrounding a level of the falls
the Erawan Jungle, Thailand
it's so beautiful
the Erawan Jungle
the light blue of the jungle
Ellie does yoga on a log above the water
the Erawan Jungle
all the Tarzan vines you can swing on around the falls
Erawan National Park- just gorgeous

Thai wooden elephant near the park entrance waves us goodbye

Seriously, if you're a nature love, Erawan Falls + National Park is a Must See.