Wat Phu Tok, assistance please.

[malt25]

Hi all  ????  I plan visiting Wat Phu Tok  in the near future. I read somewhere, some time ago, about a long tail boat ride, followed by a short hike to a waterfall. I'd like to visit both the wat & waterfall. Probably stay in Sika 1 or 2 nights. Have own transport, will be driving.

Any advice, info or suggestions much appreciated.

Cheers.....     Mal.

[kimamey]

I can't help with your query as I've never been there but I looked it up and if it's the one in Bueng Kan then I'll certainly try to go there. It looks well worth a visit.

 

I hope someone replies who can help.

[BKKBike09]

It's been 25 years since I last visited Phu Thok. Magical place. It's definitely worth getting there early in the morning before the heat of the day makes the climb up more of an effort. The first time I went, 30 years ago, there was no restriction on access. I didn't get there till late afternoon (via public transport from Nong Khai, which was a real slog) but it meant I got the benefit of seeing the sunset from the temple. Couldn't go down because there was nowhere to stay and no transport, so the monks put me up for the night. Woke up to the sound of gibbons at 4 am. When I went back in the mid 90s there was a gate for access at the start of the trail up: it was only opened between certain times and locked at night. No idea if that's the case and it was a long time ago.

 

Phu Thok is absolutely worth visiting for the stellar views from the walkways on the upper levels, but maybe there are Covid restrictions in place at the moment and it's shut to visitors?

 

The waterfall (Jed See) didn't have much water in it when I went (dry season) but looks like it should be good at the moment.

[Kadilo]

Its  a beautiful place to visit. Very difficult climb to the top but well worth it. Bit open in places so hope you don’t nervous of heights too easily lol

 

I assume you mean Seka? Probably the busiest town closest to there or stay in Bueng Kan itself. Seka has a few bars (one foreign I know of) and plenty of restaurants. 
 

Its a beautiful area. Take a look round the lake at Bueng Khong Long too if you get the chance. Lovely place to eat with many restaurants around the lake itself. 
 

Enjoy. 

[kimamey]

On 9/14/2021 at 10:55 AM, Kadilo said:

Its  a beautiful place to visit. Very difficult climb to the top but well worth it. Bit open in places so hope you don’t nervous of heights too easily lol

 

I assume you mean Seka? Probably the busiest town closest to there or stay in Bueng Kan itself. Seka has a few bars (one foreign I know of) and plenty of restaurants. 
 

Its a beautiful area. Take a look round the lake at Bueng Khong Long too if you get the chance. Lovely place to eat with many restaurants around the lake itself. 
 

Enjoy. 

I have balance problems so I'd have to take that into account. I'm thinking of getting a stick of some kind to help on those frequent occasions where there's nothing to easily hold onto. 

[Kadilo]

19 minutes ago, kimamey said:

I have balance problems so I'd have to take that into account. I'm thinking of getting a stick of some kind to help on those frequent occasions where there's nothing to easily hold onto. 

When I walked it there were areas

where it was open to the

sides and some of the was on rough terrain. I am talking approx 5 years ago so be prepared. 
 

Don’t let me put you off at all. The views are stunning and well worth a visit even if you dont get to the top. 

[kimamey]

Thanks for the information.

Looks like I'd better visit as soon as possible then while I still can.   ????