About Tham Lot
Tham Lot is a natural limestone cave located in Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand, within the Phang Nga Bay karst landscape. The cave is notable for its tunnel-like passage that can be traversed by boat or kayak, with stalactites, stalagmites and mangrove-fringed surroundings. It forms part of the region's extensive limestone cave system and is visited as a scenic natural attraction accessible from Phang Nga town and nearby coastal villages.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural limestone tunnel cave set among mangroves and karst cliffs in Takua Thung. The main feature is a navigable passage through the limestone formation, viewed by small boat or kayak depending on tide levels. Inside, visitors see stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations. The surroundings are tidal waterways and mangrove forest with limited developed infrastructure. Exploration is typically guided and tide-dependent.
Key highlights
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Tunnel-like limestone cave passage traversable by boat or kayak
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Stalactite and stalagmite formations inside the cave
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Mangrove and karst scenery of Phang Nga Bay
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Tide-dependent boating experience through the cave
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Photography of limestone cliffs and natural cave interior
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Phuket International Airport, then road transfer to Takua Thung / Phang Nga |
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| By road | Accessible by road from Phang Nga town via Highway 4 and local roads to Takua Thung District, then by boat or kayak to the cave entrance |
| Nearest airport | Phuket International Airport |