Haew Sai Waterfall (Nam tok Haew Sai)

Khao Yai National Park / Khorat Plateau, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

About Haew Sai Waterfall (Nam tok Haew Sai)

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Waterfall Safety and Common Sense

Haew Sai Waterfall (Nam tok Haeo Sai) contrasted the experience of most of the other waterfalls we encountered in Thailand.

That was because this one was a little bit off the beaten track and hence it provided a far quieter and less crowded experience.

Haew_Sai_011_12272008 - Haew Sai Waterfall
Haew Sai Waterfall

From what we could estimate, the falls maybe on the order of 5m or so tall (possibly 25ft tops).

However, we saw it at off peak flow so the wide segmented state that we saw it in could very well be joined together into a singular continuous entity under higher flow.

Yet if that were the case, the river would also be flooded and access to an acceptable viewing spot might be a dangerous proposition.

As for the quiet and serene experience, during the hour or so that we hiked to and relaxed at the Haew Sai Waterfall, we were the only ones on the trail the entire time.

Haew_Sai_003_12272008 - The narrow and overgrown trail leading closer to the Haew Sai Waterfall
The narrow and overgrown trail leading closer to the Haew Sai Waterfall

Perhaps part of that was because we did the hike in the morning (while most people were still sleeping in their tents, I reckon), but it was still saying something considering how it seemed that everywhere we went there tended to be a crowd.

In order to access this small but attractive waterfall (maybe 10m tall), we had to deviate from the Haew Suwat Waterfall path leading to its base.

Then, we took a 1km detour (in each direction) on a much narrower, overgrown, and rough track.

The track wasn’t too difficult, but there were a handful of downed trees that we had to limbo under.

We also had to negotiate a steep 100m scramble down an embankment.

Haew_Sai_007_12272008 - Sign pointing the way down at the steep descent leading to the banks of the river before the Haew Sai Waterfall
Sign pointing the way down at the steep descent leading to the banks of the river before the Haew Sai Waterfall

So given all that, I could understand why the signs said we were supposed to go with a guide (which we had one in Pang).

Authorities

The Haew Sai Waterfall resides in Khao Yai National Park near Nong Nam Daeng in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. It is administered by the National Park, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions, visit their website.

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