Pha Charoen Waterfall (Namtok Pha Charoen) In addition to enjoying the falls at its base, we also hiked up a steep trail that went alongside its stream. Some parts were a bit worn and slippery but given the relatively dry weather we had, it wasn't as difficult as it could've been had it been rainier. And during the steep climb, we did notice some sections of the falls had a bit of man-modification, which we weren't quite sure why. Once we got to the top of the falls, the trail flattened out and we witnessed a few more smaller cascades, but we thought the scenic allure diminished the further we went so we turned back not too far beyond the end of the steep climb. In total, we spent almost an hour for both the hiking and the photographing. Beyond this waterfall, the Death Highway continues through a relentlessly winding, steep, and narrow mountain road. This was where we saw Burmese refugee camps as well as some depressingly rampant slash and burn deforestation. It eventually reaches Umphang, which was the administrative center for the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary and the Thi Lo Su Waterfall. TRIP REPORTSFor more information about our experiences with this waterfall, check out the following travel stories.GUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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Walking towards the falls from the car park
It can get quite crowded at the base of the falls
The Pha Charoen Waterfall
A potentially slippery and dangerous part of the steep climb
One of the upper leaps of the falls that's pretty easy to access
One of the drops of the falls looking like it has a manmade obstruction
One of the uppermost leaps
Trying to see what else was beyond the main waterfall
Burmese refugee camps
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