Tham Erawan
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A white seated Buddha sits inside a huge cave halfway up a limestone mountain. A climb of about 600 steps leads to the cave mouth, which overlooks the rice-field plains.
Tham Erawan lies in Nong Wang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. A large cave in the middle of the limestone mountain houses a white seated Buddha, which from a distance looks as though it sits within the heart of the mountain. The climb involves about 600 steps. Inside the cave are stalactites and groups of Buddha statues, and from the cave mouth there are wide views over the rice fields. Admission is free, and it is open roughly 08:00 to 17:00. Bring water and wear non-slip shoes. It is about 85 km from Udon Thani and is often combined with Phu Phra Bat and Phu Kon on a one-day driving trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Phu Phrabat Historical Park
- Wat Pa Phu Kon
- Wat Pa Ban Tat
- Wat Phothisomphon
- Udon Thani City Museum
- Nong Prachak Park
- Thung Si Mueang & City Pillar Shrine
- UD Town & Night Market