The Kathu Waterfall - Nam Tok Kathu in Thai
- flowing down on the side of Kaoh Kamala (Kamala mountain)
is a great place for those who want to discover the rainy
forest.
The area has been upgraded last year in a way
to offer some facilities to go up to the mountain with a staircase.
The stairs from the entrance to the first level are about
130 m, you can have a look on the quite big spiders (between
10 and 15 cm with the legs) weaving their web on the sides
of the way.
Arrived at the first level, you can have a
rest and take a seat in the shadow of the rainy forest, the
waterfall is more active during the rainy season (from july
to december), during the high season, there's not a lot of
water flowing down but you can appreciate the coolness of
the place.
Another stair is waiting for you to arrive
at the second level, on its way you can find nice places adjusted
with tables and benches beside the river.
There are little paths everywhere on the mountain,
it's a pleasant and not too risky way to discover the rainy
forest, a beautiful and preserved area. Thanks to Bobol and
Jean-Marc for their help and support in the making of this
page.
Click on the images to enlarge them
Here is a map - designed by Bobol - of the Kamala mountain's Kathu
side.
Click on the underlined words to view some pictures.
The Kathu waterfall is located a few kilometers
out from Patong Beach: on the road to Phuket Town turn left
at the Caltex Gasoline station traffic light. Follow the signboard
indicating the waterfall road on your left (1km passed the
traffic light. This road is a dead-end stopping at the waterfall
on Kamala mountain.
