Amphoe Krok Phra
Khao Tham Phra
Khao Tham Phra is at Mu 8 in Tambon Noen Sala. Inside
are stalactites, stalagmites and Buddha images. During Songkran
Festival locals will take flowers, candles and incense sticks
up the 100 steps from the foot of the hill to pay homage to the
images. A great view of Amphoe Krok Phra can be seen from the
peak.
Getting There : Take the Nakhon Sawan-Krok Phra road for
about 16 kilometers, then turn right onto the Krok Phra-Thapthan
road for about 10 kilometers and a left into the cave for about
4 kilometers. The road is a laterite road. The total distance
from the city is approximately 30 kilometers.
Wat Bang Mafo
Wat Bang Mafo is an old temple built in the late Ayutthaya
period. The most striking aspect is the main hall that has unique
doors and windows designed by the monk Luang Pho Sun. Inside is
an image of Rachathipok that was given by the king. The inner
walls have murals of a Buddhist tale, while the hall directly
opposite has murals of the life of Lord Buddha. They are the works
of ancient artisans. The main Buddha image in the Man Wichai posture
is strange in that it also holds a palm-leaf fan. Under the multi-tiered
roof is a lovely replica of Lord Buddha’s Footprint. An annual
temple fair is held on the 9th and 10th crescent-moon nights of
October.
Getting There: Use the Nakhon Sawan-Krok Phra route. It
is about 3 kilometers from the district office. The route goes
past Ban Hua Hat, which is a handicrafts village that makes basketry
of Tambon Dong Chaphlu. Basketry items are made of bamboo because
it is easy to find in the area.
Wat Bang Pramung Floating Market
Wat Bang Pramung Floating Market is on the bank of Bang
Pramung Canal in front of Wat Bang Pramung, about 14 kilometers
from the city on the Nakhon Sawan-Krok Phra road. Locals will
paddle to the market to sell goods and agricultural produce every
weekend during 07.00-16.00 hrs. In addition, there are other services
like traditional Thai massage, boat tours of Bang Pramung Canal,
tours of orchid farms, and boats and water bicycles for hire.
For more information, please contact Krok Phra District Office
at tel. 0-5629-1006.
Getting There : Take the Nakhon Sawan-Krok Phra road for
around 9 kilometers, then turn right for about 7 kilometers into
Wat Bang Pramung. The total distance from the city is around 16
kilometers.
