Tham Lawa Cave — Attraction in Kanchanaburi Province

Lawa Cave is one of the most famous caves in Kanchanaburi, it was first discovered with ancient human’s skeletons. The journey through fascinating caverns starts from a steep climb on stairs up to the opening in the small mountain. The entrance to the cave is a bit narrow although the interior is spacious with 5 chambers including the crocodile chamber, the music chamber, the throne chamber, and the curtain chamber with "plenty of slow-growing stalactites and stalagmites" in full display.

There is a secret in each chamber which relates to its name, waiting for you to discover. The lighting is cleverly hidden along a walkway, so that it appears as natural as possible. In general, the caverns are large and open and not claustrophobic to most people, but the incredible natural cave walls are close enough that you can appreciate their delicacy,as well as "several bat colonies of different species". This breathtaking natural wonderland underground is matched by what is above, an ecological preserve of native trees, river, and animals.

From Kanchanaburi town, take Highway 323 and turn left at Km. 59 to the Pak Saeng Pier. Then you have to take a boat crossing the Kwai Noi River and continue on foot for a bit further. Going there overland is a bit tricky. You have to cross the bridge a little bit southwards at Ban Kaeng Raboet and find the dirt road...

NOT WORTH THE EFFORT. I don't really mind dual pricing, but do mind being charged twice. Went camping in Sai Yok National Park and they said our tickets would be good for Lawa Cave during our trip so we planned to see it on our last day. (the third day in park) After driving all the way to Lawa Cave, we were told would need to buy new tickets since we didn't buy them today. When elevating it to boss on the booth man's phone, boss had to check rules. We waited for the call back. When booth man received the call, was explaining that we were one foreigner, a Thai and child....not sure what that had to do with this rule. Ultimately boss said since we already checked out of camping (45 minutes before) and were going here on our way home, we would have to pay again. We figured not worth the trouble to keep elevating it. A shame didn't appreciate our business because the place was completely empty. Warning to others to maybe pay extra night of camping if you want to do anything in the park...

Tham Lawa Cave offers a unique experience for those who enjoy natural beauty and a bit of adventure. The walk through the cave takes about 30 minutes from the entrance to the end of the path and back, making it a manageable excursion for most visitors. The cave boasts many large passages and impressive formations that make the journey worthwhile for those who appreciate stunning geological features.

However, if your primary interest is wildlife, particularly bats, Tham Lawa Cave might not meet your expectations. The cave is more about the scenic walk and the grandeur of its spacious passages rather than wildlife sightings. For those seeking an interesting and visually rewarding stroll through a natural cave, Tham Lawa is a good choice. Just be prepared for a pleasant walk focused on the cave’s interior beauty rather than encounters with...