Umphang Things to Do

Thi Lo su waterfall is the biggest and the most beautiful waterfall in Thailand, also considered the sixth biggest waterfall in the world. The waterfall located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which links with the Thung Yai Naresuan and Huay Kha Kaeng Reserves, as well as Khlong Lan and Mae Wong National Parks. Together, they form Thailand's largest wildlife haven and Southeast Asia's top virgin forest. The water streams along limestone cliffs at the height of 200-300 meters down to cascading tiers which are surrounded by intact natural forests. All around the area behind the waterfall worth exploring, there’s a cave and several levels of pools for swimming but we couldn’t swim, too cold in December. I think the waterfall is the most beautiful at the end of rainy, start the cold season of Thailand (Nov-Dec) and that time you will found a lot of Thai visitors, it’s very popular destination in this time of the year. Many visitors usually buy package tour of resorts in Umphang.

Umphang is populated mostly by Karen people and former is a Karen settlement. Today Umphang still home of hill tribes including Lisu, Hmong, Mien and Lahu. Along some trekking trails you can see remote hill tribe villages, in valley. They have unique culture and simply living in nature.

If you go to Umphang, shouldn't skip checking out Tham Takhobi or Takhobi cave. It is a beautiful cave with decoration of stalagmites and stalactites. There’s a walk way and a large chamber inside. We were so much enjoy the area within the cave, so beautiful!

Doi Hua Mot or Hua Mot Hill is definitely different from others typical hills, it’s limestone hills without single large tree but carpeted by blossoming shrubs and wild flowers stretching for approximately 30 kilometers. The peak of Doi Hua Mot is ideal place to appreciate the Sea of mist and spectacular sunrise at dawn. The lookout point provides a panoramic view of Umphang and the breathtaking lush, fertile forests.