About Wat Tham Khuha Sawan
Wat Tham Khuha Sawan is a Buddhist cave temple located on a forested hilltop in Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani, near the confluence of the Mekong and Mun rivers. Founded by the revered meditation monk Luang Pu Kham Khaning Chulamani, it is known for its cave shrine with Buddha images, hilltop viewpoint over the Mekong River and Laos, and distinctive religious architecture. The temple serves as a meditation center and pilgrimage site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by a winding road and steps, centered on a natural cave shrine housing multiple Buddha images and relics. The grounds include an ubosot, chedi, reclining Buddha image, and pavilions with panoramic views over the Mekong River, the Mun River confluence, and the Laotian bank. The setting is forested and tranquil, with areas for walking, photography, and merit-making.
Key highlights
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Natural cave shrine with Buddha images inside Wat Tham Khuha Sawan
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Hilltop viewpoint overlooking the Mekong River and Laos
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Large reclining Buddha image and ornate chedi on the hilltop
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Temple founded by revered meditation monk Luang Pu Kham Khaning Chulamani
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Forested hill setting near the Mekong-Mun river confluence