Kanchanaburi is the capital of freshwater fishing in the country.
A favorite spot for anglers is at Phae Nam Jone River, a two-hour
boat ride from Sri Nakharin Dam. A valley now submerged under
dam water near the resort provides one of the better inland fishing
spots in the country. Edible and popular fish include the Giant
Gourami, the Transverse Bellbarb, the Giant Snake-head Fish and
the Striped Tiger Nandid. Each is delicious when freshly cooked,
either simply fried or in Thai culinary styles.
Several river rafting trips operate in the area and these are
an excellent way to travel along the jungle waterways. There
are also a few raft bungalows that one can stay in. A wonderful
way to get ' back to nature' without too much discomfort. There
are also numerous 'long-tail' boat trips on offer where, if
you are short on time, one still has an opportunity to experience
real jungle.
The natural trails in Kanchanaburi are in pristine environs
and what better way to see them than on horse back. There are
two trail riding stables with a good choice of horses just outside
the town.
Kanchanaburi's aforementioned parks offer opportunities for
either camping, and/or fishing, or trekking along nature trails.
Camping facilities, which customarily provide cold running water
and simple toilet facilities, are available at Chaloem Rattanakosin,
Sai Yok, and Erawan National Parks. Trekking along either well-defined
waterfall trails, or nature trails, to visit caves or appreciate
local flora and fauna is a popular activity at all national
parks. Some travel agents offer one-day elephant trekking in
combination with rafting tours in the vicinity of Thong Pha
Phum and Sangkhla Buri. Visitors are advised to contact either
local travel agents or TAT's office in Kanchanaburi for details.
Undulating fairways and mountain backdrops characterise the
terrain of most Kanchanaburi golf courses. Golfers can test
their skills at eight 18-hole or 27-hole courses scattered throughout
the province, and at two smaller courses operated by the Electricity
Generating Authority of Thailand at the Srinagarindra and Vajiralongkorn
(Khao Laem) dams.
Some courses are attached to resort hotels. Most have sports
complexes and swimming pools, particularly important for non-playing
spouses and children. Few are fully booked during weekdays,
meaning that walk-ins are almost always assured that greens
are available. Because of Kanchanaburi’s comparative proximity
to Bangkok, bookings are recommended during weekends and public
holidays.
Rafting & Canoeing Trips are available from the provincial
capital and several holiday resorts. Raft trips leave from the
famous bridge over the river Kwai , or the waterfront Song Kwai
Road area. Trips may entail 7-10 hour return journeys, or include
an overnight stay on either the Kwai Yai or Kwai Noi rivers.
Railway enthusiasts may travel along one of Southeast Asia's
most historical tracks, namely the surviving stretch of the
'Death Railway', from the provincial capital to the Nam Tok
Railway Station near the Sai Yok Noi Waterfall. The winding
track crosses the world-famous bridge and provides a clear indication
of how difficult constructing the original track (long since
repaired and restored) must have been. One particularly exhilarating
stretch sees the line parallel the curving Kwai Noi on a wooden
viaduct towering above the river and hugging a steep, cave-ridden
cliff.
Fly over the mountains, waterfalls and jungles in a small plane.
Enjoy an eagle's view for 30 min. or so, that will leave you
breathless and in total awe of natures artistic hand below.
Telephone: 034-513971 for more information.
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