Sai Yok National Park — Attraction in Kanchanaburi Province

Sai Yok National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรโยค) is a national park in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The park, home to mountains, waterfalls and caves, is part of the Western Forest Complex protected area. Sai Yok National Park is in the Tenasserim Hills mountain chain, 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Kanchanaburi town. The park's area is 500 square kilometres (190 sq mi). The Khwae Noi river ("River Kwai") runs through the park. The park's highest peak is Khao Khwae at 1,327 metres (4,354 ft). The western boundary of the park adjoins Myanmar. Temperatures in the park area have a wide annual range from 8 °C (46 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F). The driest time of the year here is from December to February, while the rainiest time is from May to October. The park's major attractions are its waterfalls, including Sai Yok Yai waterfall which flows into the Khwae Noi river. Sai Yok Yai Lek waterfall lies south of Sai Yok Yai along the Khwae Noi. The park also contains numerous caves, the largest of which is Tham Lawa with a length of 500 metres (1,600 ft). This cave complex consists of five large caverns, each containing large stalactites and stalagmites. Another cave system, Tham Daowadueng, is 100 metres (330 ft) long and was discovered in 1972. Tham Daowadung consists of eight chambers of stalactites and...

Went to this national park and checked out campsites 1 and 2. Honestly, they weren't great. The car parking was super far away, and the toilets, while clean, looked like nobody had used them in ages—there were even spiderwebs on the handles. Also, mosquitoes were everywhere, which wasn't fun. Since it was the rainy season, I skipped camping and stayed in Chalet 202. Got a sweet 30% discount, so it was actually cheaper than the park entrance fee! The chalet was pretty decent. It sleeps four people, and the surroundings were nice. No AC, but it had a good shower with hot water. It was way easier and less of a fuss than staying in one of those river chalets in Sai Yok. The officer at the office was really nice. SHe told us one of the caves was pretty tough to get to, and since we didn't have the right gear, we skipped it. Everything else around us was easy to get to, though. I've been to over 24 national parks, and to be honest, this one's just average when it comes to the...

Sai Yok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรโยค) is a decent spot for a short nature escape, but don’t expect anything too spectacular. The main highlight is the Sai Yok Noi Waterfall, which is relatively small and not particularly impressive, especially if you’ve seen larger waterfalls before. On the plus side, it’s very easy to access – just a short walk from the parking area, which makes it convenient for those who prefer minimal hiking.

The park has a peaceful atmosphere, and the surrounding greenery adds to the charm. However, there isn’t much else to see beyond the waterfall, so it might not be worth a long trip unless you’re already in the area. Overall, Sai Yok National Park is suitable for a quick stop, but if you’re looking for dramatic landscapes or bigger adventures, you may leave feeling underwhelmed.

Would recommend it for a brief visit, especially if you’re passing by. Otherwise, there are other national parks in Thailand that offer more stunning views...