Nam Tok Sai Yok Waterfall National Park
Erawan Falls, Thailand’s most famous waterfall, was our original destination. Lamentably the past few days had heavy rainfall and the park was closed for safety.
We’re forced to detour and decided to suss out Sai Yok waterfall.
Thinking it was a compromise, it’s certainly bigger than Erawan and equally impressive in a different way.
Like Erawan Falls (trans: Thai for the mythical Hindu three-headed elephant “Airavata”), whose contours resembles its namesake – Nam Tok Sai Yok’s appearance is also remarkably bulbous.
These waterfalls get their intriguing shapes from the water’s high calcium content, depositing itself layer upon layer along the stream’s course.
Even branches and twigs fallen into the water are rapidly coated with limestone.
Swimming, however highly recommended by our tour guide, seems a little awkward for adults given how shallow the water is.
Nonetheless it’s an ideal family picnic spot, with a constant shade of mist and plenty of flat terrain encircling the falls.
