About Ton Chong Fa Waterfall
Ton Chong Fa Waterfall is a five-tiered forest waterfall located inside Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park in Takua Pa District, Phang Nga Province, near Khao Lak town. Surrounded by dense evergreen rainforest, it is known for its clear pools and stepped cascades accessible via a jungle trail. The waterfall is a popular nature attraction for hiking and swimming and is managed as part of the national park established in 1991.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a jungle waterfall inside Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park reached by a marked forest trail of about 1 kilometer with some steep and uneven sections and stream crossings. The waterfall has five tiers with clear pools at the base of cascades surrounded by dense evergreen forest. Areas to explore include the lower pools suitable for wading and swimming and upper tiers reached by scrambling over rocks. The setting is natural and shaded with sounds of forest birds and flowing water.
Key highlights
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Five-tiered cascade waterfall inside Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
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Clear natural pools suitable for swimming and wading at lower tiers
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Short jungle hiking trail through evergreen rainforest
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Scenic forest surroundings with opportunities for nature photography
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Relatively quiet alternative to beach attractions in Khao Lak
History of Ton Chong Fa Waterfall
Located within Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, established in August 1991 as Thailand's 66th national park to protect coastal, mangrove and evergreen forest ecosystems along the Phang Nga coastline.
Route
| By air | Fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), then travel by road north to Khao Lak (approximately 70-80 km, 1-1.5 hours by car or taxi). |
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