Caves and Waterfall
Caves
There are literally hundreds of caves in the Trang province carved into the rugged limestone mountains and cliffs. A few are accessible for visitors, whilst the majority are for the dedicated speleologist. Some of the caves have been turned into temples and house a variety of Buddha images.
Thaem Le/Khso Kob
Thirty seven kilometers north of Trang town, near Huai Yod, the cave is entered by boat along a very narrow stream. The floor to ceiling stalagmites and stalactites, are truly an impressive sight. The timing of visiting this cave needs to be checked, as it is tide dependant.
Tham Kao Pins
Along the same route, forty five kilometres from the town, Kao Pina is a compound of six multi level caves also with spectacular stalagmites and stalactites. The caves are a shrine, with large seated and reclining Buddha images and at the foot of the hill stands a temple, Wat Khao Pina.
Tham Khao Chang Hsi (Lost Elephant)
In the east of Trang, near Nayong, this cave has easy access and is amongst the most spectacular in terms of the quality and variety of rock formations. The cave is named after a legendry baby elephant, which became lost participating in a precession to put jewels into a pagoda in Nakorn Tahmmarat. The story goes that the mother elephant was too large to enter to cave to find her calf that hid behind a curtain of rock formations.
Tham Lod
South west of Kantang, near Hat Yao, this cave has only recently been opened up to visitors and is one of the most impressive in the region. Reached by Kayak from the village, through virgin mangrove, the entrance is tide dependant and quite low so there is not much headroom. However, a ten minute paddle through a pitch black tunnel reveals a hidden lagoon with mangroves and towering limestone cliffs. This is a “hidden secret” but well worth the effort finding.
Tham Morakot (Koh Muk)
Any list of Trang most interesting caves should definitely mention the Emerald Cave (see Beaches and Islands).
