Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park
Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกเจ็ดสาวน้อย) is in Saraburi, Thailand. Being one of the closest national parks from Bangkok, the national park makes a good day trip from the capital city for those needing a quick escape.
Understand
History
Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park was established in 1980. It covers 864,000 square meters. The name literally translates to "Seven Sisters Waterfalls" which represents the seven-tier waterfall located in the national park.
Landscape
The national park alternates between hills and flat ground, with the highest point at only 402 metres above sea level.
Flora and fauna
Most of the trees in the national park are grown trees as a result of reforestation projects and afforestation in the area. Other types trees present in the area are rainforest and mixed forest.
Wildlife in the national park includes serows, foxes and porcupine. There are also reptiles and birds that are found all over Thailand.
Climate
Like the rest of Thailand, there are three seasons, hot (February - April), wet (May - October), and cool (November - February). The best time to visit the waterfall is during the cool season as that is when the water is not too strong and the turquoise colour is most evident.
Get in
From Route 2 or Mittraphap Road, drive past Saraburi and turn onto Route 2224 which will lead the way to the national park.
Fees and permits
For Thai nationals the entry fee is 20 baht for children and 40 baht for adults. Monks, children under 3 years old, elderly and disabled people enter for free. For foreigners, the entry fee is 100 baht for children and 200 baht for adults.
There is also an extra free for transport as follows: bicycles - free, motorcycles - 20 baht, four-wheeled vehicles - 30 baht, six-wheeled vehicles - 100 baht, and vehicles with more than six wheels but less than 10 wheels - 200 baht.
Get around
The only way to get between the entrance to Chet Sao Noi Waterfall is via foot.
See
Do
- 🌍 Chet Sao Noi Waterfalls (น้ำตกเจ็ดสาวน้อย). The major attraction of the national park. A seven-tired turquoise waterfall that takes around an hour to fully walk. Visitors can swim in tiers 1-4.
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Buy
There is a giftshop that sells souvenirs in the national park.
Eat
There is a restaurant in the national park premises that sells food and drinks, open between 8AM and 5PM daily.
Drink
There are no places to drink inside the national park premises, but there are establishments located right outside the national park in the local communities that surround the area that serve alcoholic beverages.
Sleep
Lodging
There are two 2-bedroom cabins available in the national park with the basic amenities. Reservations must be made online via the national park website.
Camping
There is a camping site, with equipment available for rent for an additional fee, that can be booked online in advance or at the spot upon arrival.
Backcountry
Backcountry camping is not permitted in the national park.
Stay safe
Take standard safety precautions when entering any other national parks in Thailand: beware of flash floods when swimming in waterfalls especially during the rainy season.
Go next
- Khao Yai National Park – Thailand's first national park.
- Nakhon Ratchasima –Gateway to the Isaan region.
- Namtok Sam Lan National Park – Another national park with a series of nice waterfalls also in Saraburi.
- Pak Chong – Largest town before Khao Yai National Park.
- Saraburi