Travel the Virgin Forests beside the Seaside City

Namtok Khao Chamao

The stream originates from the Chamao mountaintop and flows for 3 km down 8 levels, which is moderately physically demanding. Each level has a distinctive beauty depending on its natural surroundings. The trail up the eight tiers of the waterfall cuts through a tropical broad-leaved evergreen forest and mixes exercise with relaxation.

The initial part is paved with concrete but the rest you will need to follow a sufficiently well-defined trail and hop from rock to rock. Along the way, you will see colourful butterflies and big dipterocarp trees more than a hundred years old. Carp can be found in all levels of the stream. It takes about two hours to get to the top-most level.

First level – Wang Nueng is a stream flowing through rocks, large and small similarly to rapids of a river, with basins in various places.

Second level – Wang Matcha It is the highlight of this destination. It is
a large and deep basin and home to numerous carp. A waterfall flows down from the northern side of the basin. Tourists can feed the carp and view the scenery from the rope bridge here.

Third level – Wang Morakot It is a clear, emerald green basin like a natural swimming pool. At the end of a pool is a large slated rock that you can lay down upon and have the waterfall bathe you.

Fourth level – Wang Sai Ngam It is a relatively deep basin surrounded by banyan trees.

Fifth level – Pha Kluamai During the early months of the year the various orchids on the cliff will bloom.

Sixth level – Chong Khaep The waterway in this area flows in a narrow channel between many layers of rock.

Seventh level – Hok Sai This level has a water fall 7 m high. During the dry season the water falls in 6 different paths. You can enter the basin at the bottom and enjoy the cool refreshing water.

Eighth level – Pha Sung The final level of the stream. It is the highest point of the waterfall situated 1 km away from level 7. The trail is quite rugged. When you get there, you will see water flowing down from the tall mountain covering the entire area with mist.