Khun Korn Waterfall
Khun Korn Waterfall
4.5

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  • Alex H
    Port St. Mary, United Kingdom1,319 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing high waterfall
    A little bit out of town and free entry. Recommend taking a scooter and then doing the 1.4km walking trail to the waterfall. Walk isn’t difficult so physical fitness isn’t required. Waterfall itself is the reward, and you can swim in the small pool beneath it. Very cool and highly recommend visiting.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 March 2023
  • Regine v
    183 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quiet and peaceful walk with a nice reward
    Nice waterfall, don’t go if it has been raining. The path can be very slippery. It is a nice walk of 1,4 km uphill, the waterfall is an amazing reward. Just book a taxi or a guide, be aware that you don’t have internet in the jungle so you can’t order grab.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 November 2023
  • John K
    Costa Mesa, California1,396 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the trip
    This was my second visit to this waterfall, the first being 5 years ago. Easy access from Chiang Rai, a 35 minute motorbike ride along well maintained roads. Access is free! The only toilets are located at the parking area. They were clean enough and had both squat and sit down style with water hose, but no paper or soap. The hike to the falls is around 3km round trip from the parking area. It's a little steep in some areas but easily achieved without training or special footwear. When you first pass under the entry sign, the trail splits left and right. Both trails end up at the waterfall, so you can take one path on the way up and the other path on the way down. And when you get about 200 meters from the waterfall the trail splits again, with both trails ending at the waterfall. The trail is well marked and well maintained all the way. It is slippery around the falls, as the water drops with such force that a misty wind is created and everything here is wet. The only negative I could add is that there isn't much space around the falls, so if it's crowded you may have to wait a bit for photos. Warning signs for snakes, but I didn't see any here on this day. I have seen the green pit vipers at other locations nearby though, so it's good to keep an eye out for them.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 28 November 2023
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Sanne R
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
This was my first hike alone in Thailand and I absolutely loved it. The route and the views were amazing.
Written 29 November 2023
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John K
Costa Mesa, CA1,396 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
This was my second visit to this waterfall, the first being 5 years ago. Easy access from Chiang Rai, a 35 minute motorbike ride along well maintained roads. Access is free! The only toilets are located at the parking area. They were clean enough and had both squat and sit down style with water hose, but no paper or soap. The hike to the falls is around 3km round trip from the parking area. It's a little steep in some areas but easily achieved without training or special footwear. When you first pass under the entry sign, the trail splits left and right. Both trails end up at the waterfall, so you can take one path on the way up and the other path on the way down. And when you get about 200 meters from the waterfall the trail splits again, with both trails ending at the waterfall. The trail is well marked and well maintained all the way. It is slippery around the falls, as the water drops with such force that a misty wind is created and everything here is wet. The only negative I could add is that there isn't much space around the falls, so if it's crowded you may have to wait a bit for photos. Warning signs for snakes, but I didn't see any here on this day. I have seen the green pit vipers at other locations nearby though, so it's good to keep an eye out for them.
Written 29 November 2023
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Regine v
183 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Nice waterfall, don’t go if it has been raining. The path can be very slippery. It is a nice walk of 1,4 km uphill, the waterfall is an amazing reward. Just book a taxi or a guide, be aware that you don’t have internet in the jungle so you can’t order grab.
Written 12 November 2023
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Roop C
Perth, Australia57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
We got up early to beat the heat but arrived to discover this area/national park is closed over the quiet season.

Still, a beautiful drive up there regardless.
Written 27 September 2023
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK1,319 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
A little bit out of town and free entry. Recommend taking a scooter and then doing the 1.4km walking trail to the waterfall. Walk isn’t difficult so physical fitness isn’t required. Waterfall itself is the reward, and you can swim in the small pool beneath it. Very cool and highly recommend visiting.
Written 26 March 2023
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M.C
London, UK50 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
After reading through some reviews I thought it was going to be a long and hard trek to reach the waterfall...it was not though. Drove up on a scooter from Chiang Rai, which took around 35mins. We left around 7.20 and arrived by 8am just when it opened, signed in, parked up and started the walk. The walk only took us just under 25 mins. I would recommend wearing trainers and not flip flops as some parts can we a bit slippery and some steep steps up and down. It was great when we arrived by 8.25 as noone was there and we had the place all to ourself. Well worth a visit...it's free and if you get there early enough you'll be the first people there. When walking back, we walked past about 6 other people in different groups along the way. Bring some insect repellant as there are loads of bugs and flies hovering around you constantly.
Written 15 November 2022
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Emily T
12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
Beautiful waterfall after a hot and challenging walk through rainforest. Lots of mosquitoes, rough path including wobbly bridges and some river crossing requiring jumping over slippery rocks. Not suitable for young kids, elderly, anyone with mobility issues.
Written 24 June 2022
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Dean P
Ko Kret, Thailand5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
A steep climb of 1,400 meters through the gorgeous jungle on a well-maintained trail yields a lovely waterfall setting. Have lunch sitting in the stream afterward.
Written 23 April 2022
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Robert D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
Great hike for any outdoorsy type or seasoned hiker, it is an easy ramble. I am 62 and did not have a problem, and I am getting fat and lazy. But for the rest of us…It is still a 1400m hike up hill or 1.4 Kilometer and a round trip of say 3 kilometers! And it gets steep at times…You might need both hands and feet to navigate the more difficult areas. I had a few people that wanted to turn back and met a family from India that were struggling, I encourage them on with only 500m to go. Still, it is well worth the pain, and there is no danger. The treat at the end when you arrive at the falls is a swim and shower.
With COVID you may very well have the place to yourselves………………
Written 23 February 2021
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SwampeastMike
Cape Girardeau, MO3,207 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
The 1,400 meter hike along a narrow and at times slightly treacherous path to the falls ensures that large tour groups do not visit. You'll need private transportation or taxi from Chaing Rai to visit.

The up-and-down path to the falls goes through a beautiful jungle filled with banana trees, giant bamboo and other attractive flora. While there are some rather steep sections any reasonably sure-footed and fit person will have no problem.

While not particularly high volume (particularly in the midst of the dry season in January) the waterfall is very tall and quite attractive. The trail proper ends at a point about half-way up the falls. There is a steep trail down to the bottom and you can wade/have a natural shower in the small pool at the base. I suspect that the rainy season finds this difficult/dangerous/impossible.

Personally I enjoyed the jungle hike as much or more than the falls themselves as it was quite different than other tropical places I've visited.
Written 26 January 2020
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