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Wat Tamkhao Tapab

Wat Tamkhao Tapab

WatTamkhaoTapab It is located on a small mountain in the area of Tambon Wang Hin, 56 kilometers off the city. You can travel by personal car along High way number 333 (Uthaithani- Banrai line). Once arriving intersection on the right hand, you can use Highway number 3213, drive into about 1 kilometer then you will see WatTamkhaoTapab on your right hand and TamkhaoTapab (literally KhaoTapab Cave) is about 10 meters above ground. Additionally, if you want to visit WatTamkhaoTapab, you can travel to other places to admire natural scenery of countryside. The front of the cave is allocated into the area for Buddha’s images and for monks’ area. At the back of the cave they will see Tong Prarong, Kaew, Prasart and Rue Cave. If you turn left, you will see the exit at the back which is a deep cave way and ladders for further. Moreover, the tunnel in the back cave is composed of rockswhich are the same as soft-shelled turtle.Rocksused as tool in prehistoric periodwere also discovered and each of the caves is full of bats living inside. However, you can travel easily and safely as there are enough flashlights along the wayfor your convenience. You can travel, admire the beauty in the forest temple and such rare animals as bats.