Khao Kanab Nam

Khao Kanab Nam is the iconic twin limestone karst towers rising about 100 meters on either side of the Krabi River at the mouth near Krabi Town in Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District. Linked by mangroves and accessible only by boat, the towers contain caves with stalactites, stalagmites and prehistoric rock paintings. The site is the symbol of Krabi Province and offers river views, archaeological interest and natural scenery.

Visitors reach Khao Kanab Nam by a short longtail boat ride from Chao Fah Pier in Krabi Town across the Krabi River. The twin karst towers are surrounded by mangroves and tidal flats. Inside the main cave, visitors can explore chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, prehistoric cave paintings and archaeological displays, climb stairs to viewpoints over Krabi Town and the river estuary, and take photographs of the distinctive limestone landscape.

Caves at Khao Kanab Nam have yielded archaeological evidence of prehistoric habitation, including human skeletons dated to around 3,000-4,000 years ago, stone tools, pottery and cave paintings. The caves were also used as shelter during World War II.

Khao Kanab Nam is the iconic symbol of Krabi Town and Krabi Province, depicted on the provincial seal and widely used as the cultural landmark representing the city at the mouth of the Krabi River.