The Top 10 Reasons to see the Pala-U Waterfall

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Lovers of nature will be in raptures when they go on a Pala-U Waterfall trip. Trekking to the forest at the back of an elephant, wading through the river to reach the waterfalls, the wonders of nature all around you-it’s definitely a trip you’ll always remember. But if you’re not particularly inclined to doing a difficult journey, here are a few reasons to consider going on this trip.

The Waterfalls. The most compelling reason to go is, of course, to see the waterfall itself. The Pala-U Waterfall is said to be the biggest waterfall in the whole of Thailand. It has 16 steps to reach the summit and this makes it one of the highest too. It is set amidst the natural beauty of a virgin forest and offers a spectacular sight with absolutely beautiful surroundings.
Magnificent view of Thailand and Myanmar. If you make it through the last steps and up the highest level, you’ll be able to survey and enjoy the beauty of Thailand and the neighboring country of Burma from the highest point in the area.
Unspoiled forest. The Waterfall is located inside the Kraeng Krachan National Park, situated just beside Myanmar’s border. It is Thailand’s largest national park. You will be overwhelmed by the unspoiled beauty of the forest and wonder at nature’s creations.
Opportunity to observe wild animals. This forest is over 1,000 years old and is a real forest; thus, opportunities to see wild animals such as gibbons are very likely.
Elephant rides. If you want to experience riding on the back of an elephant, you might want to give it a try here. Near the gate of the park, there is an elephant camp where you could try riding around.
Close encounter with the tribe people. People who know the value of heritage will definitely enjoy a side trip to the tribe community of ancient people living near the forest. You’ll get a chance to talk to them and see them up close if you chose to.
See some rare flora. If there are rare animals, you can be sure that there are rare flora as well. If you’re a Botanist or perhaps you have a keen interest in plants, you’ll definitely enjoy the journey towards the waterfalls where you’ll be able to see different species of plants.
Swim among large fish. In the third stage of your waterfall climb, there’s a large pool where you can swim with huge fish. Because of the difficult terrain, some tourists are content to just spend their time here swimming.
A trip through a pineapple plantation. There is also a pineapple plantation near the forest. If you’re going on an organized tour, some tour companies include a side trip to the plantation. It would be interesting to see one before or after you go to the waterfalls.
Beautiful countryside. On your way to the Pala-U Waterfall, you will be greeted by the beautiful countryside around the park. If you’re used to big cities and busy lifestyle, just seeing trees and greens all around truly is relaxing and enjoyable.