Despite widespread urbanisation, Thailand still remains a land of spirituality and mystery. Renowned for its active nightlife and gorgeous beach resorts, Thailand enjoys a steady influx of tourists throughout the year. The country’s attractions are not only limited to temples and monuments, there are also plenty of events held around the year that interest and intrigue travellers. Thailand has also become a popular destination for eco-tourists, thanks to its rich biodiversity and natural beauty.
The Kathu waterfall is one of the three most popular waterfalls in Phuket, the other two being Bang Pae waterfall and Ton Sai waterfall. None of the waterfalls are very large, and they owe their popularity solely to the natural beauty that surrounds them. Called Nam Tok Kathu in Thai, Kathu waterfall flows down the Kao Kamala (Kamala Mountain). The waterfall is at its best during the rainy season, which falls between July and December. It is a less impressive sight during the dry months. However, traffic to the waterfall remains quite steady throughout the year.
Kathu waterfall is located amidst thick rainforest. One can get there by taking the main highway from Patong to Phuket town and turning at the Kathu intersection. The fresh cool mountain air can really stir up an appetite, but thankfully there is a couple of food stalls located nearby. There are pools at the very top of the waterfalls where one can take a dip and cool off. There are numerous tiny paths leading to the top, but to make the attraction more accessible, a staircase was built along the mountain.
Since Thailand is a country with many sights and tourist attractions, a dilemma that most travellers face is what to see and what to save for a future vacation. Of course exploring some parts of the country can take more time than others. One solution would be to take a Bangkok cruise tour. The special Bangkok cruises organised by Anantara Cruises Thailand, will enable tourists to visit the most important sights in a short period of time, in absolute luxury and comfort. For travellers who would like to make the most of their trip, a cruise tour is the ideal way to get it done.
