Phu King Fah Monastery is a Buddhist forest temple situated on a mountainside. Nestled in a peaceful and tranquil setting, it offers magnificent views across the valley, particularly from its small footbridge to the left of the chedi. The interior of the chedi is also impressive. Phu King Fah Monastery is quite remote. Whether the journey is worthwhile, especially considering the 8-kilometer road that leads directly there by car, is something you will have to decide for yourself. Alternatively, the monastery can be reached via a staircase leading up from the valley floor. However, be sure to carefully select your destination in your GPS navigation system, as entering "temple" will direct you to the monastery itself, not the starting point of the staircase.

The monastery is located 80 kilometers from Nakhon Ratchasima. To reach Phu King Fah Monastery, you will need your own vehicle. During the rainy season or after heavy rainfall, a four-wheel-drive vehicle (4x4) is recommended, as the last 8 kilometers are on a dirt road through fields and forest. A regular car could easily get stuck here. Access to the starting point of the stairs is probably better via the road, but Google Maps will show you the route to the summit by default.

Phu King Fah Monastery is a temple. When visiting a temple in Thailand, there are some rules to observe: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), remove shoes upon entering the building, be quiet, no hugging or kissing, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, and do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to Phu King Fah Monastery? The monastery is located 80 kilometers from the city of Nakhon Ratchasima. You will need your own vehicle to get there. During the rainy season or after heavy rainfall, a four-wheel drive (4x4) is recommended, as the last 8 kilometers are on an unpaved road through fields and forest. A regular car could easily get stuck here. Access to the starting point of the stairs is probably easier via the road, but Google Maps will show you the route to the summit by default.