The twin peaks of Khao Khanab Nam are considered a landmark of Krabi. The two 1,000-meter-high summits rise on either side of the Krabi River and are visible from the town. They are home to impressive caves, accessible only by boat. The journey along the river in a traditional longtail boat and the visit to the caves with their incredible stalactites and stalagmites make the trip an unforgettable experience. However, Khao Khanab Nam is usually part of a comprehensive boat tour in Krabi, which also includes the mangrove tunnel and a visit to Koh Klang Island (see below, my recommended tour). In the main cave, you can climb up to an opening leading outside. Numerous human skeletons have been found here. Although their origin is uncertain, it is believed that they were people who had settled here and perished in a flood.

These mountains are only accessible by boat. In Krabi Town, you can find them at Chao Fah Pier or Giant Crab Pier.

The Khao Khanab Nam Mountains can be reached in 15 minutes by longboat from Chao Fah Pier or the pontoon behind the Krabi Giant Crab statue. A one-way round trip costs around 400–500 THB. However, I recommend a complete tour that includes the mountains, their caves, the mangrove tunnel, and the rural surroundings of Koh Klang Island (see below).

How to get there

How do you get to Khao Khanab Nam? The mountains of Khao Khanab Nam can be reached by longtail boat in 15 minutes from Chao Fah Pier or the pontoon behind the Krabi Giant Crab statue. A one-way round trip costs around 400–500 THB. However, I recommend a complete tour that includes the mountains, their caves, the mangrove tunnel, and the rural area of ​​Koh Klang (see below).