Pala-U Waterfall is located 65 km west of Hua Hin, 146 km northwest of Prachuap Khiri Khan, 117 km south of Phetchaburi, and 80 km from Pranburi in Kaeng Krachan National Park. It has 15 tiers, of which usually only the first five are open to the public. The path is slippery, and the higher you climb, the more strenuous it becomes. I stopped at the gates of the fifth tier, which was the last to open during my visit. It was a pleasant walk with some exercise using the ropes. These are very helpful for making steady progress and maintaining balance. Although there are many wild elephants in the park (the numerous elephant droppings on the road to the parking lot where the walking trail begins are evidence of their presence), I also saw smaller creatures: a spider over 10 centimeters in diameter, crabs, and a lizard that seemed to think I would mistake it for a piece of wood if I didn't move. The Pala-U Waterfall is open year-round, but the water level fluctuates significantly depending on the season. The best time to visit is from July to November.

Entrance fee: THB 300 per adult and THB 150 per child.

There is no public transport to Pa La-U Waterfall; you will need your own vehicle. The nearest town is Hua Hin.

How to get there

How do I get to Pa La-U Waterfall? There is no public transportation to Pa La-U Waterfall; you will need your own vehicle. The nearest town is Hua Hin.