Let’s Explore Uthaitani…

At Hup Pa Tad is the great place to relax with nature. The inside is mini Jurassic jungle of Tad tree, (palm). Walk carefully as there are rocks you might stumble upon.  A variety of trees and animal some very rare and you may never see them anywhere else, pink millipede Ging-gur.  And some rare animals, and birds and to preserve them, this area has been declared a sanctuary. 40 minutes walk. Ticket is required. Open 0830-16:30 hrs. 

Ban Chai Khao is one of the most beautiful natural scenic where is panoramic viewsurrounded by limestone mountains. The beautiful place with cool breeze mind blowing and feeling like in Switzerland. There is an elevated terrace that brings us closer to the mountain and get some unique pictures.

The entrance to the trail for the cliff paintings is just a few hundred meters from Hup Pa Tad. The paintings are on the top of mountain, The trail is approximately 1.3 Km traill with 450 meters in elevation. The trail covers a rocky forest floor where good strong ankle support is recommended. The trail winds you up the mountain pass through verdant forest to a clearing at the mountain top. Once at the top the pathway starts to descend once again for about a hundred meters before bringing you to spectacular view point and ultimately the prehistoric paintings. The paintings cover a wall stretch about 8 or 9 meters in width and are truely interesting. Also there is an unmarked but impressive cave with 3 light orifices about 20 meters below the paintings on the trail. Be sure to pack plenty of water and a snack as the route down is possibly more difficult than the route up because of the loose rocks on the trail. It is definitely worth the hike.

This scalding hot water spring bubbles to the surface from an underground source, forming a charming stream that flows down to Than Khok Khwai or Huai Khun Kaew Reservoir. Visitors should be warned: the water is beautifully clean and clear, but so hot it can boil an egg in 5 minutes and has the typical odor of sulfur, believed by some to be therapeutic.A mineral bath is on offer for tourists, and nearby is a 20 metre-high Buddha image seated high amongst the peaceful scenery of the area. The creation of the reservoir flooded the stream and the source of the spring; however, an earth levee was constructed and natural landscaping developed around the area. To get there, from Amphoe Ban Rai, take Highway No.3282 (Amphoe Ban Rai-Amphoe Huai Khot) to Km. 41, and then turn right to Ban Wang Yang Samo Thong for another 24 kilometres. The total distance from the 101 Space Station resort is 15 kilometres. The hot spring is open daily for visitors between 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.

Botanical Garden, a verdant oasis that showcased the incredible biodiversity of Thailand’s flora. Enveloped by a kaleidoscope of colors, from the vivid hues of exotic blooms to the rich greens of towering trees. The garden’s thoughtfully curated collection of plants was a true feast for the senses, with each turn revealing a new botanical wonder.

Visit to the awe-inspiring Sacred Giant Tree, a towering presence that has stood as a silent witness to the region’s history for centuries. Approached this ancient wonder, you feel a sense of reverence and humility in the face of its sheer magnificence. The tree’s gnarled trunk and sprawling branches seemed to whisper tales of the countless lives that have passed beneath its canopy, each leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of this land.

A profound sense of gratitude for having had the opportunity to commune with this living monument, a reminder of the enduring power of nature and the importance of preserving our planet’s wonders for generations to come.

Physical Height  : 53 meters

Diameter : 45 meters