Phetcha

Cave temples of Phetchaburi

Limestone caves full of Buddha images, from Khao Yoi in the north through Khao Luang and Khao Ban Dai It to Tham Rong in Ban Lat.

Temples
5 temples
Distance
45 km
Driving
44 min
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Phetchaburi has several limestone hills, and many of their caves hold Buddha images. Tham Khao Luang has stalactites all over its walls and a 14 m reclining Buddha; the caves of Wat Khao Yoi and Wat Tham Rong have reclining Buddhas too.

The route runs from Khao Yoi in the north to Khao Luang and Khao Ban Dai It around the town, ending at Wat Tham Rong to the south. Wear comfortable shoes.

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Temples on this route

  1. 1Wat Khao YoiKhao YoiA cave temple on Khao Yoi hill with a reclining Buddha and a replica footprint in its cave, and a hall decorated with carvings of Himavanta creatures.

    25 km · 22 min

  2. 2Wat Tham Khao LuangMueang PhetchaburiA cave temple in Khao Luang, its walls covered in stalactites, housing a 14 m reclining Buddha and images made under Kings Rama IV and Rama V.

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3Wat BunthawiMueang PhetchaburiA community temple at the southern foot of Khao Luang, formerly Wat Tham Klaep, with caves of stalactites and Buddha images and a 10.10 m reclining Buddha.

    5.7 km · 8 min

  4. 4Wat Khao Ban Dai ItMueang PhetchaburiA temple on top of 121 m Khao Ban Dai It, with several caves holding Buddha images and an old ordination hall, vihara and chedi on the hillside.

    13 km · 12 min

  5. 5Wat Tham RongBan LatA temple at Khao Tham Rong, Ban Lat, whose limestone cave holds many stucco Buddha images and a reclining Buddha, with old chedis at the entrance.

Questions

Which temples are on the Cave temples of Phetchaburi?

5 temples, in the order of the route: 1. Wat Khao Yoi 2. Wat Tham Khao Luang 3. Wat Bunthawi 4. Wat Khao Ban Dai It 5. Wat Tham Rong

How long does the Cave temples of Phetchaburi take?

About 45 km by road, 44 min driving without stops. With 30 minutes at each temple the whole trip takes about 3 h 14 min, not counting traffic or parking.

Where should I start?

The order here starts at Wat Khao Yoi and ends at Wat Tham Rong: the shortest by road from the first temple, or close to it.

Can I change the route?

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