Erawan Falls

Erawan Falls is a seven-tiered limestone waterfall located inside Erawan National Park in Tha Kradan Subdistrict, Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand. The falls extend approximately 1.5 kilometers up a forested hillside, forming emerald-green pools at each level. Named after the three-headed white elephant Erawan in Hindu mythology, it is the park's main attraction and one of Thailand's most visited waterfalls, known for its clear travertine pools and surrounding mixed deciduous forest.

Visitors can expect a 1.5 km forested trail ascending seven distinct tiers of limestone cascades and emerald travertine pools. Lower tiers (1-3) are easily accessible via paved paths and boardwalks with swimming areas, while upper tiers (4-7) require steeper hiking over limestone steps and forest trails. Each tier has a named pool for swimming and photography, surrounded by mixed deciduous forest, limestone cliffs, and fish-inhabited clear water. Facilities are concentrated near the entrance and lower tiers.

Erawan National Park was established on 19 June 1975 as Thailand's 12th national park, with Erawan Falls as its central attraction. The waterfall's seventh and highest tier is said to resemble the three-headed white elephant Erawan, giving the falls its name.

Named after Erawan, the mythical three-headed white elephant which is the vehicle of the Hindu god Indra, reflecting Thai cultural ties to Hindu-Buddhist mythology. The falls are a nationally celebrated natural landmark and a major domestic tourism destination.