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Tham Laplae Monastery

Tourist attraction

One of the Best Places To Visits in Ban Nong Phlap


Address

370 หมู่2 บ้านหนองพลับ หนองพลับ Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

Contact

+66 85 703 8417

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (252 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Kev S. 6 years ago on Google
    This place is a gem , it's off the beaten track but well worth it !! The caves are well lit amd it's so quiet and peaceful - almost spooky ! With the odd sound of a bat or drip of water. The caves are stunning. When we arrived we were greeted by a man who gave us a torch each , we never had a guide like others ha e mentioned so we were left to our own devices. Defiantly worth a visit
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen S. 4 months ago on Google • 222 reviews
    So beautiful. We were totally thrilled. It's a bit out of the way but easy to reach with a scooter. At the gate you are given flashlights and you can decide for yourself what it is worth to pay. We recommend. And once you're there, drive another three km where you can also marvel at a cave.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthias 1 year ago on Google • 252 reviews
    This cave should not be missed. Easily accessible via 200 m dirt road. Large vaults, stalactites and bats, everything is well lit and flashlights are available at the temple for a donation, please be generous, free of charge.

  • 5/5 Hubert H. 1 year ago on Google • 193 reviews
    A great experience. You can definitely walk hundreds of meters from one hall to the next. Bizarre, powerful, wonderful shapes emerge in the light. In an intermediate corridor, hundreds of large bats hang from the ceiling. Be sure to visit!

  • 5/5 Ekbakin K. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Located in Nong Phlap Subdistrict, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, the road is very convenient, paved throughout. There is a section to enter the monastery about 300 meters along a gravel road. Before entering the cave, there is Temple staff are available to lend flashlights. When you're done using it, you can return the flashlight, or you can have an official be your guide to take you on a tour of the cave. The inside of the cave is naturally beautiful. It is not difficult to visit. The head of the monastery had his duties in order. You get to travel and make merit at the same time. I recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Glen W. 7 months ago on Google
    Also known as Lub Lae Cave. A trip up a one lane, rocky dirt road leads you to the 'Monastery' where you make a donation & are given a torch to explore on your own. You could spend anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour underground, dependant on your tolerance of bats, the heat & enclosed spaces. You can walk the well defined trail or crawl though tiny spaces to reach on amazing cavern. You will generally have the caves to yourself as it is not designed as a tourist attration
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 INTERLUDE 1 year ago on Google
    I arrived in front of this cave about 9:20 am on a Saturday. It takes about 35 minutes by motorcycle from downtown "Hua Hin" to this cave. There is a small temple in front of the cave, guarded by a young monk. The monk lends a small flashlight before entering. Of course it's free. I was alone when exploring this cave. There were no other travelers. And there are very few lights in the cave. Perhaps the light bulb inside the cave had reached the end of its lifespan. So I was able to explore the cave with a more terrifying feeling. Hundreds of bats are sleeping on the ceiling near the end of the cave. And a lot of bats are flying around in the cave. But the bats didn't attack people. Rather, bats will be stressed by people. Because people are always uninvited to nature. If you are planning to stay more than 4 days in "Hua Hin" city, I definitely recommend this cave tour. And I recommend coming early in the morning. Exploring a dark place deep in a cave alone in an uninhabited place is really very, very insanely thrilling. Finally, when you've explored the cave and come out, the monk asks for a small donation. If you really enjoyed caving and felt grateful to nature, I recommend making a donation. It was the best adventure ever. I really recommend it to anyone who likes adventure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeroen S. 1 year ago on Google
    The route itself is already a journey. Around October you will cross large fields of pineapples. When you arrive you are greeted by a friendly man who will give you a torch for free. The cave is pretty deep but not cold. Don't be afraid of the bats and insects living in the cave they won't harm you. In the cave the path is clearly visible and easy to follow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theodore R. 5 years ago on Google
    I will definitely visit again. All visitors. This place is for eyes only. If you touch any of the stones, it will bruise and change color. Please visit this place respectively and do not destroy the nature of the environment. The picture of which you see my fingers..It takes years for just that two inches for the rock to grow. If you touch it or break the tip by just 1 mm. It will take even years longer because the cycle is disturbed. However, do enjoy the site!!!😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SpeedingChang 6 years ago on Google
    Large cave and easy to explore. People there were very friendly and even gave a free torch. Free entrance although a small donation to the temple is appreciated. ( received free drinking water on our way out). Very nice experiance
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Анастасия �. 2 months ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    I liked the cave. There is no one, no tourists, no excursions. It is important to note: to get to the cave from the road you have to walk through the fields. And you can’t call a taxi there. We took a taxi there, and then we couldn’t go back. You need to think about this in advance.

  • 5/5 Kai L. 1 month ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    A wonderful experience and a real adventure for children and parents! Definitely worth a visit. The monks are super nice and gave us water and fruit when we took a short break at the tables. We recommend!

  • 4/5 Emilia N. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Easy to come by navigator. There were no other visitors besides us. You get flashlights at customs and you can leave a donation when you leave. The cave was cool and lit.

  • 5/5 Dieter H. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    A respectable must-see place, highly recommended. And all without admission!!

  • 5/5 Raymond P. 3 months ago on Google New
    Extremely exciting. A lot of bats and the Lightning was wonderful.

  • 5/5 Lyneo M. 11 months ago on Google
    It was a very wonderful cave! The man at the front was very friendly and gave us a torche and water at the end of exploring. It was all free! But you can give a tip:). The cave was incredibly big and had a lot of stalactites and stalagmites! Would definitely recommend!!

  • 5/5 Rowena S. 9 months ago on Google
    Must do its adventure getting there as its does not have a proper road and quite bumpy though the pineapple fields, once you get there its twenty bahts and you get a touch for when your in the cave and loads of bats hanging and flying around .

  • 4/5 stuart c. 9 months ago on Google
    This is a crazy place this was my 2nd visit it's a bit tricky to find but if you drive past the big Buddha on the left go about 1/4 mile on the left there's a blue sign turn left onto the dirt road and follow it all the way to the top. When you get there you will see someone and they will offer you a torch to use leave a donation and off you go I'd wear decent foot wear as there is a lot of bat droppings

  • 5/5 Ken F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cave 30 minutes west of Hua Hin. Free admission, but donations are suggested. Monk will provide you with flashlight. Difficulty scale 2 out of 5.

  • 5/5 Lita S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful Cave. Mysterious and secluded. Very Air with unexplainable stalagmites and stalactites figures. Lots of bats though. The care taker of the temple is very helpful. Please guys, make a small donation upon leaving. It is for the electricity of the cave. Cave is lit but if u need flash light its free.

  • 1/5 Chocolate 1 year ago on Google
    Unusually unpleasant experience while sight seeing ! The caretaker shouted at my daughter for throwing her rubbish in a rubbish bin. Does he like the public to throw the trash on the floor to give him something to do? Possibly! His reaction left us confused. Don't go here alone the caretakers vibes are that he may not be trustworthy. Horror movie vibes from him

  • 4/5 Bob K. 2 years ago on Google
    Easily accessible cave complex, free to enter and torches available for a small donation. Interesting rock formations the children will enjoy.

  • 5/5 Redneck R. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best caves,lights weren't working which made it more interesting!I got lost but eventually found my way through to otherside,brilliant adventure

  • 5/5 sze kin c. 1 year ago on Google
    Looks scary at the beginning. There are lights inside the cave, feel safe after walking for awhile. There are a few bats flying around, but they don’t attract people. Good place to conquer your fears.

  • 5/5 trevor l. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and these caves go a long way and have many bats flying around.well worth a visit

  • 4/5 Eyal G. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice Cave, take care by the monk, No need to walk all the way

  • 4/5 MC V. 5 years ago on Google
    This cave is creepy, dark and amazing! This natural cave would be a cool place for a large Halloween party, a celebration, horror movie set, or anything you can think of on a grandiose scale.

  • 5/5 Dan B. 6 years ago on Google
    Massive cave with impressive rock formations. Easy to explore, well lit. Was the only tourist there on my visit

  • 4/5 Peter S. 2 years ago on Google
    Explored the cave with a complimentary torch. Very impressive, lots of bats hanging down the ceiling! Don't forget to leave a tip. The friendly staff deserves it!

  • 5/5 Sakdakhom L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the must visit place in huahin. Amazing caves. Unbelievable. Strongly recommend.

  • 5/5 Roland W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice cove with many microbats in. Nice and helpful people.


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