Thararak Waterfall (Namtok Thararak)

The Thararak Waterfall (pronounced "tah-rah-RAHK") was one of the rare waterfalls where we saw it juxtaposed with a chedi (a particular style of Thai temple with a pointy top). I believe that golden chedi is called the Chedi Kho. And while the falls itself wasn't all that tall nor all that impressive, I still thought it was memorable. After all, how many waterfalls are there in

We thought of this waterfall as more of a locals waterfall because it was poorly signposted. Our guide and driver had trouble finding it, and it wasn't until after a couple times of doubling back along the Death Highway in the general vicinity did I finally notice part of the waterfall (it's quite easy to miss) and alert our guide and driver.

Once at the base of the falls, we got our best views from the end of the plunge pool (seemed to be man-modified) directly opposite the falls. It was from this vantage point that we were able to photograph the falls with the Chedi Kho. There was also a short but steep scrambling path right up to the rushing water at the base of the falls. I guess the point of that path was to get a little wet, but it definitely wasn't a good spot for sightseers.

Given its relatively light flow, it's conceivable that this waterfall can go dry deep into the dry season.

I you're looking for this waterfall, I'd look for a golden chedi on the left as you're heading south along the Death Highway probably about 30-40 minutes south of Mae Sot.

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At the car park right in front of the falls

As much of the waterfall as I can see from the car park area

People getting wet and playing by a stream right beneath the falls

View of the chedi and waterfall but from too far along the incorrect road (i.e. the one going to the chedi instead of the waterfall)

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Sweep from bottom to top of the falls

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