Erawan National Park

Erawan National Park is a protected nature reserve in Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand, about 65 km northwest of Kanchanaburi town. Established in 1975, it covers 550 sq km of forested mountains and limestone hills. The park is best known for the seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall with emerald pools, plus caves, trails and diverse wildlife. It is one of Thailand's most visited national parks for hiking, swimming and nature sightseeing.

Visitors can explore a forested mountain park centered on the seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall with clear emerald pools for wading and swimming in designated areas. A 1.5 km trail with stairs and natural paths leads through the tiers, surrounded by mixed deciduous forest and limestone hills. Facilities include visitor centre, food shops and camping areas. Additional areas include Tham Phra That cave, nature trails, viewpoints and wildlife observation points.

Established on 19 June 1975 as Thailand's 12th national park, covering 550 sq km in the Tenasserim Hills. The park was created to protect forested watershed, limestone landscapes and the Erawan Waterfall system.

Named after Erawan, the three-headed white elephant of Hindu mythology known as Airavata, which is culturally revered in Thailand. The top tier of the waterfall is said to resemble the elephant's head, giving the park its name.