Wat Suwan Kuha (Monkey Cave Temple)
Limestone cave temple sheltering a 15 m golden reclining Buddha, with resident macaques at the entrance.
- Category
- Temples (Wat)
- Entrance fee
- Free (donation welcomed)
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 08:00–17:00; confirm locally
- Best time
- Morning; visitable year-round
- Time needed
- 45–60 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
About Wat Suwan Kuha (Monkey Cave Temple)
A cave temple tucked into a limestone hill, with a large golden reclining Buddha resting inside the main cavern. It is genuinely atmospheric, and since most people fold it into a Phang Nga Bay day tour, it is an easy and worthwhile stop rather than a trip in its own right.
The resident macaques at the entrance are part of the character, but treat them as wildlife. Do not feed or provoke them, and keep a close eye on your bags, sunglasses, and anything loose, because they will help themselves.
As with any temple, dress modestly out of respect. Morning visits are cooler and calmer.
Highlights
- Golden reclining Buddha inside a limestone cave
- Atmospheric cavern setting
- Resident macaques at the entrance
- An easy add-on to a Phang Nga Bay day trip
- Free to enter, donations welcome
Tips
- Watch your belongings around the monkeys; do not feed or provoke them
- Dress modestly as it is an active temple
- Go in the morning for cooler, quieter conditions
- Easiest to visit as a stop on a Phang Nga Bay tour
How to get there
~55–65 km south-east of Khao Lak toward Phang Nga town, ~1 hr by car; most visit it as a stop on a Phang Nga Bay day tour