Wat Pa Phu Phachan is a forest temple located 70 kilometers from Nakhon Ratchasima. The area at the very top, behind the temple, is particularly worth seeing: Buddha and Buddhist figures are carved into the rock face. New sculptures are currently being created, and the final result should be even more impressive than in my photos from May 2022. Note: There is another temple with the same name in Ubon Ratchathani province! This temple isn't particularly worth visiting in Nakhon Ratchasima, so a long trip just for that isn't worthwhile. However, if you happen to be traveling between Khao Yai and Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Khorat), a detour there is definitely worthwhile!

Wat Pa Phuphachan is hidden in the forest and is not accessible by public transport. Be careful, the road there is in very poor condition. It might be repaired by the time you arrive, but caution is still advised.

Wat Pa Phuphachan 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 Pa Phuphachan? Wat Pa Phuphachan is hidden in the forest and is not accessible by public transport. Be careful, the road there is in very poor condition. It might be repaired by the time you arrive, but caution is still advised.