Pa La-U Waterfall (Pala-U)
A multi-tiered jungle waterfall in the southern reaches of Kaeng Krachan, Thailand's largest national park, reached by a shaded forest trail past a series of pools amid butterflies and birdlife.
- Category
- Waterfalls
- Entrance fee
- Kaeng Krachan National Park fee, around 300 THB per foreign adult (as of 2026, confirm locally).
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 08:00-16:00. Confirm locally.
- Best time
- Rainy and cool season (roughly June to January) when water flow is strong; can be reduced to a trickle late in the hot dry season.
- Time needed
- Half day including travel
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate (forest trail to upper tiers)
About Pa La-U Waterfall (Pala-U)
This multi-tiered jungle waterfall sits in the southern reaches of Kaeng Krachan, Thailand's largest national park, out near the Myanmar border. A shaded forest trail leads past a string of pools, with butterflies and birdlife along the way, and it makes a pleasant half-day escape into the green.
Here is the honest caveat that matters most: it is very seasonal. In and just after the rainy season the water flows strong and the falls are lovely. Late in the hot dry months it can drop to a trickle and leave you underwhelmed. Check recent conditions before you commit the drive.
The walk to the upper tiers is a moderate one through the forest, so wear decent shoes if you want to see the full set of pools.
Highlights
- Multi-tiered falls with a string of forest pools
- Shaded jungle trail with butterflies and birdlife
- Set inside Thailand's largest national park
- Near the Myanmar border west of town
Tips
- Go in or just after the rainy season for real water flow
- Check recent conditions, it can trickle in the dry months
- Wear decent shoes for the walk to the upper tiers
- Drive or take a tour, there is no public transport
How to get there
About 63 km west of Hua Hin near the Myanmar border (~1 to 1.5 hours). Private car, taxi or tour; no public transport.