Hiking; Lam Nam Kok NP Kok river

ianyonok

0
Subscribed
Dec 9, 2008
1,082
862
113
We started at the PaSoet Hot Springs on the south bank of the Kok River and walked on the road northwest.
Taking the turn up to the Bamboo Nest GH we started climbing steeply.
20220623_094616.jpg

Exposed and humid, this was a bit tough going. But then into more jungle paths.
20220623_102101.jpg

20220623_103843.jpg

After some hours into the mountains, we could hear the waterfall we were heading to.
But it was a steep tricky path to get through to the falls.

Huay Kaew waterfall.
1656202642671.jpg

Beautiful and remote. The main fall is maybe 30m high.
1656202703658.jpg

So refreshing after the humid hiking. It was great taking a natural shower in the cold water.
1656202715304.jpg

A special place and no-one around. We spent about an hour there enjoying the ambiance.
1656202718397.jpg

1656202768037.jpg
1656202783626.jpg

In an unspoilt jungle, no signs, just a bamboo bridge across the rocks to the main path out.
20220623_121800.jpg
20220623_122009.jpg

Some beautiful bright green mossy rocks.
20220623_122443.jpg

The path out from the waterfall.
20220623_122642.jpg
20220623_122828.jpg

This waterfall is close to the Akha Hill House.
On the road out we passed the area of "Waterwheels". About a dozen houses with water wheels.
20220623_132526.jpg

After about 15klms hiking, including about 500m ascent, taking 7 hours, we got back to the PaSoet Hot Springs.
20220623_135923.jpg

It was great to them relax in the warm mineral water swimmimg pool.

A great day hiking, looking forward to the next one.
 
Last edited: