Duration
Half day (2-3 hours)
Category
Temples & Spirituality
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
Wat Tham Sua is a working Buddhist monastery set into limestone cliffs, with a summit reached by 1,260 steps that takes 45–60 minutes each way. The climb ends at a gilded Buddha statue and golden stupa with views across Krabi Province to the Andaman Sea. The lower grounds hold forest meditation caves and a resident population of long-tailed macaques. Shoulders and knees must be covered — sarong hire available at the entrance for ฿20. Open 8am–5pm; last entry for the climb before 4:30pm.
Highlights
1,260-step summit climb
Panoramic views from 300m elevation
Gilded Buddha and golden stupa at the top
Forest monastery with meditation caves
Wild macaques on the lower grounds
What's included
Guide
Water
Sarong (฿20 hire at gate if needed)
Where to stay nearby
Tiger Cave temple is a day out. The closest hotels we list are in Krabi Town, about 5 km away. Prices move. The Agoda link is the live rate.
