Nam Sanam Waterfall
ນ້ຳຕົກນ້ຳສະນາມ
A forest waterfall north of Nakai town, reached by a one-hour hike along a valley, with multi-tiered cascades falling into a deep pool ringed by rock walls.
The falls are near Nakai (Khoun Kham) town on Route 8. From the trailhead, the path follows a valley through rice fields and forest for about 3 km, roughly one hour. The main waterfall plunges from a limestone cliff tens of meters high, and there are several smaller falls and pools along the way. The trail has simple signposts, and some sections require wading and scrambling over rocks, so non-slip sandals are recommended. Water flow decreases late in the dry season, and paths are slippery in the rainy season, so be careful.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Route 8 Phou Hin Poun Viewpoint
- Kong Lor Cave
- Khoun Kong Leng (Blue Lagoon)
- Thalang & Nakai Reservoir
- Tham Pha Fa (Buddha Cave)
- Tha Falang
- Tham Sa Pha In
- Tham Xieng Liap