After a 1,237 step climb you have access to the most incredible
views around Krabi, Thailand. The climb will take 40 minutes for your
first time. Drink often and go slowly, you'll make it. I saw a woman
over 80 years old at the top. This is a tour of the top of the mountain
shrine area. VERY AWESOME!
It's a long climb. You can come early in the morning -
6 am if you want. Sunrise is about 6:30am (0630). The temple closes at
dark to visitors. There are no lights on the steps. Bring a flashlight
if you want to stay for sunset and afterward. It's dark on the steps
about 1850 hours (6:50pm). Bring a bottle so you can fill it up with
cold water at the top. The water is clean - and pumped UP the mountain,
and filtered. I've drank the water over 600 times - and I've not been
sick from it.
Kids can make it - if over 5 or 6 and you might have
to carry them a bit. Climbing 1,237 steps can't be that good for young
knees.
Sometimes there are red monkeys at the top -
don't stare at them - they are much more aggressive than the grey
monkeys.
Do give the dog(s) at the top some of your food since
they come to the top to escape the other dogs that fight with them at
the bottom over food.
Tiger Cave Temple, Southern
Thailand - Wat Tum Sua. Visit!
