Visit Wat Khao Tham in Koh Phangan

Presentation Wat Khao Tham

Thai name : วัดเขาถ้ำ

GPS : 9.70673052,100.01653790 (See on the map)

My opinion:

This small temple is on a mountain in the middle of the forest. Wat Kow Tahm is known for its view point and the meditation retreats that Rosemary and Steve Weissman, a German couple, regularly organize (for further information go on the meditation center website. The place is very quiet and serene. Very good for meditation center. Architecturally Wat Khao Tham does not worth the trip. It is a very basic temple. But its atmosphere and the nice view you have on the beach and Koh Samui on the other side of the sea from its little platform makes it a very interesting place. This is one of the best points on Koh Phangan to watch the sunset.

Practical information about Wat Khao Tham

No admission fee but donations welcome.

How to get to Wat Khao Tham ?

You can to Wat Khao Tham temple by car or scooter. There is a car park a few meters before the entrance. By bike, the rise is a little hard, especially if you don't have a mountain bike.

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Rules to respect when visiting a temple

Wat Khao Tham is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :

Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
Be quiet
Don't hug or kiss
Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
Don't smoke

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