Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall; Things to Do in Lopburi Thailand

I have lived in Lopburi with my family for almost two years, but hadn't even heard of Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall. It was the arrival of a family member last week that had me frantically searching for things to do in Lopburi. I vaguely remember somebody mentioning a local waterfall, but it actually took me a while to find it on the web. Eventually I found Nam Tok Wang Kan Lueang (Nam Tok is Thai for waterfall) near Tha Lueang which is about 90 km from Lopburi town.

I wasn't expecting much when we arrived at Wang Kan Lueang. The journey had taken almost two hours because I had taken some wrong turns. We ended up in a small village where a sign in Thai told us that we had reached our goal; I wasn't convinced because it seemed a bit too quite when we parked the car. There was a sign showing the way to the waterfall which seemed to be pointing the way through someone's house; my expectations were falling by the minute. As we got closer though it turned out that rather than being someone's house it was actually a shop which led into an area where there were eating areas and more shops. There were still no evidence of people, but at least it seemed we were in the right place; I could hear the sound of a waterfall.

When I caught my first glimpse of Wang Kan Lueang I was impressed straight away. I am no stranger to waterfalls in Thailand; for five years I lived in a village that is situated around a stunning ten level waterfall. Once we descended down some steps to Wang Kan Lueang it turned out to be a lot more crowded than I was expecting; I automatically regretted not bringing my swimming trunks because the water looked great and there were quite a few people already having fun. There were no other foreigners, but there were quite a few Thais having alcohol picnics.

There is a scenic path that goes along the side of the river and we walked along this for a while. Occasionally we would come across some really photographic scenes that demanded a few snaps. Above the Waterfall is a park full of Buddha statues and another peaceful area to stroll around.

If you are looking for things to do in Lopburi then Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall is well worth a visit. Make sure you bring your swimming gear, because you are sure to want to go for a dip. It is a nice place to spend a few hours, and if you want to make the most out of it bring a picnic.