Climb 1,237 steps to this hilltop Buddhist temple at 280m elevation. Historic tiger paw prints, giant Buddha statue & panoramic Krabi Bay views. Free entry, donations welcome.
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The effort is worth the reward
Wat Tham Suea (“Tiger Cave”) is Krabi’s most iconic cultural site. 1,237 steep steps — painful at the beginning, exhausting in the middle, exhilarating at the top: 360° view of the sea, the limestone cliffs, Krabi Town, and on a clear day, Koh Lanta to the south.
Our advice
Get up early: departure 6:30 a.m. = arrival 7:15 a.m. at the temple, climb in the cool, summit around 9-9:30 a.m. From 10 a.m. onwards, the heat becomes hellish.
Sturdy shoes: no flip-flops, sneakers or walking shoes.
Cash for donations: 20-50 THB per altar, although officially free.
Water quantity: 2 × 500 ml minimum.
Our tip: count 1 walk for each year of your age in meditation. Thai local practice, very nice.
Detailed programme
1
6h30
Hotel pick-up
Air-conditioned van to the temple (25-40 min depending on hotel).
2
7h15
Arrival and briefing
Presentation of the temple, dress code, instructions of respect, holy water.
3
7h30
Tiger cave visit
Bottom of the hill: cave where tigers lived in the 20th century. Paw prints visible in the rock.
4
8h15
Climbing 1,237 steps
Ascent 45-60 min, elevation 280 m, steep but well maintained stairs. Possible breaks.
5
9h30
Summit: large Buddha statue
Golden statue, 360° panoramic view of Krabi Town, the Andaman Sea, limestone cliffs.
6
10h00
Descent
Return by the same staircase, easier but watch out for your knees.
7
10h30
Return to hotel
Return van, arriving around 11:15 a.m.
Included / Not included
Included
Return transfer from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Muang
