Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
KANCHANABURI IN…
Two Days
Many of the main attractions are centrally located, so you can see most within 48 hours. Begin at the
Thailand-
Burma Railway Centre Museum
before crossing the road to the
Allied War Cemetery
. Spend the afternoon
around the
Death Railway Bridge
and then head to the other side of town for a coffee and stroll along the charm-
ing
Heritage Walking Street
. For your second day, take a train ride along the Death Railway to
Sai Yok Noi
Waterfall
and relish some of the verdant countryside.
Four Days
Head north of the provincial town to visit
Erawan National Park
(
Click here
) and the must-see
Hellfire Pass
Memorial
(
Click here
).
One Week
Seven days gives you the opportunity to explore remote towns such as magical
Sangkhlaburi
(
Click here
)
, where
misty morning boat rides and zip-lining await. On the way back down, spend a night in a treetop hut at
Thong
Pha Phum National Park
(
Click here
)
, where giant hornbills are regular visitors.
Activities
Trekking & Cycling
Whether it is riding on the back of an elephant through the jungle, balancing on a bamboo
raft or standing under a cascading waterfall, Thailand's wild west is rich with natural won-
ders.
All the standard tours can be arranged in Kanchanaburi, along with more adventurous
experiences such as cycling tours, canoeing and overnight jungle trekking. As a rule of
thumb, the further north you go, the wilder things get. Most of Kanchanaburi's roads are
in good condition and perfect for bicycle or motorbike touring, while some off-road routes
lead to rarely visited waterfalls and caves. Several trips stay overnight in a Mon or Karen
village.
For those with less time, the countryside close to Kanchanaburi is replete with wonder-
ful vistas and a bicycle is an ideal way to see them. One particularly scenic route lies im-
mediately behind the backpacker guesthouses. From the northern end of Th Mae Nam Kh-
wae, cross Sutjai Bridge and head right. Explore Bahn Thamakham and Bahn Hua Hin,
where lemon grass, corn, tapioca and teak trees soak up the sun while in the distance mist-
covered mountains serve as a breathtaking backdrop.
