Wat Na Khu Ha temple is located 27 km east of Phrae. The main attraction is the bamboo bridge that spans the fields and connects the mountain behind it to the large seated Buddha statue. During the rice-growing season, from July to early November, terraced rice paddies stretch across the valley around the statue and beneath the bridge. In the dry season (I was there at the end of March), the rice paddies are replaced by fields of peanuts, corn, and sunflowers. The area is therefore beautiful year-round, although it is probably even more so during the rice-growing season. The bridge is located to the left of the seated Buddha statue. At the end of the bridge, a path begins that leads up the mountain to two caves: Tham Yai, the large cave, whose descent via a long ladder is impressive, and Tham Noi. There is also Pa Singh, a viewpoint overlooking the fields spanned by the bamboo bridge to the Buddha statue. The climb is worthwhile, even though it is somewhat strenuous. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Also, bring a flashlight to explore the caves. I also recommend a stop at Wat Phra That In Kwaen, which is 4 kilometers on the way back to Phrae.

There is no public transport to Wat Na Khu Ha. You will need your own vehicle or must hire a songthaew (shared taxi) in Phrae, which is not always easy due to the scarcity of foreign tourists. To make the most of your trip, a visit to Wat Phra That In Kwaen, located near Wat Na Khu Ha, is recommended.

Wat Na Khu Ha is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Na Khu Ha? There is no public transport to Wat Na Khu Ha. You will need your own vehicle or to hire a songthaew (shared taxi) in Phrae, which isn't always easy as foreign tourists are very rare here. To make your trip more enjoyable, a visit to Wat Phra That In Kwaen, which is located near Wat Na Khu Ha, is recommended.