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Amphoe Pang Mapha
Tham Lot
 Tham
Lot is a huge cave system once a dwelling place of pre-historic
man. Archaeologists have discovered ancient clay pottery and a number
of carved wooden coffins inside the “rooms” of the cave.
Tham Lot is located some 77 kilometres from town. Between Km.138
and Km.139 of Route 1095, a small roads lead to the cave after a
9-kilometre drive. Here nature has created an exotic subterranean
wonder of darkness and mystery.
A brook runs from the cave mouth through to the other side of the
mountain. It is a route where visitors may travel by raft or by
foot to explore the 1-kilometre-long cave full of stalactites and
stalagmites. There are services provided by villagers to guide visitors
in their exploration at 100 baht per group. Accommodation as well
as camping site is available near the Tham Lot Nature Study Centre
in front of the cave mouth.
Tham Mae Lana Cave
Another cave in Pang Mapha where stalactites and stalagmites
can be found is the Mae Lana Cave. The stream inside the cave is
habitat to eyeless and colorless fish that live in dark environment.
This cave is suitable only for adventurous tourists. Travel along
Route 1095, then branch off into Route 1226 to Ban Mae Lana where
a local guide is available. Mae Lana Cave is 4 kilometers beyond
the village.
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