Waterfalls & Hidden Pools of the Andaman Hinterland

Beyond beaches, Khao Lak’s hinterland hides waterfalls cascading in forest shade. Ton Chong Fa flows in multiple tiers, its pools clear and cool. Sai Rung — “Rainbow” — drops dramatically into jade basin, mist catching light in fleeting arcs. Reaching them is part of joy — trails winding through bamboo groves, orchids and butterflies along way, cicadas humming in heat. Swimming in pools beneath falls is refreshing, water cool after forest climb, rocks smooth underfoot. These waterfalls are places of pause. Locals picnic nearby, children splash, and birds call overhead. The atmosphere is communal yet serene. Visiting them reveals balance of Khao Lak — coast and forest, sea and stream, silence and play. Each waterfall feels like secret shared by land itself.