Hiking Through Thailand’s TIGER COUNTRY - Kanchanaburi

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I join a group for an organised trek to the top of the highest mountain in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand.
Khao San Nok Wua is virtually unknown amongst foreigners, a truly spectacular hike through genuine tiger country in Khao Laem National Park. I show you all the key stages of this once in a lifetime adventure.
Every visitor to Kanchanaburi knows about the bridge on the river Kwai but Kanchanaburi Province has so much more to offer. In this and other videos I show you the “Real Thailand” that most never get to see. เขาสันหนอกวัว
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@TheDannyp86 Год назад

Great video Karl. You have so much to offer RU-vid. Not just your national park knowledge but your broader view of Thailand. Many good Thai vloggers only touch a small aspect of the place. Hopefully you rightfully receive more recognition for what you do and big respect to @Daystate Fox for his support 👍

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks Daniel, we’ll see eh? Yes, I’m grateful to Daystate Fox

@andrewmcneill4107 Год назад

Excellent comment, Daniel. He sure is too unrecognised for the work he does. Karl's reportage is unique and he deserves so much more recognition.

@davidhenderson9707 6 месяцев назад

Flawless hike editing mate… another one I didn’t know about to add to the bucket list 💪

@karlsthailand 6 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed that one Dave, thanks, happy you enjoyed it too

@31interact 4 месяца назад

That’s an amazing hike to watch I’m not surprised you powered ahead of everyone else lol the sunset was amazing

@karlsthailand 3 месяца назад

I was on form that day John. Definitely a hike I intend to repeat mate

@villagefarang5733 Год назад

We just got back from Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, the second highest peak in Thailand at 2285 meters. The campground at Kiewlom is the highest in Thailand at 1924 meters. It is cloud forest and is beautiful in its own way but we didn't have the wide-open view that you got in this video. For anyone who hasn't visited Pha Hom Pok I highly recommend spending the night and hiking up to the peak in the dark for sunrise, even if you are unlucky like us and there is no sunrise. Check the weather because it can get very cold. This time it was only around 14c but we have been up there at 2c and nearly froze.

@karlsthailand Год назад

I’ve visited the National Park but we never camped there. Yes I have experienced 0c before overnight at Doi Inthanon which can be quite a shock to the system

@nurotracker6061 Год назад

After I watched this I got off the couch and took a walk around the block. Very inspiring thanks Karl x

@karlsthailand Год назад

Lol. I’d love to do a bit of hiking in Oz myself

@baldybrian Год назад

Great vid, Karl. I can't wait to do this one, the views are amazing. The campsite at the base is lovely too.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Yes Brian, you will love it for sure

@piratepete5001 Год назад

2:02 magical sky wow, great idea putting that map in. Great video, thanks for sharing and cheers to Daystate fox for sponsoring.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers Pete and yes thanks to Daystate Fox

@JG-ke7gj Год назад

What an amazing place. As beautiful as it is on camera it's a whole other thing to experience the sounds of the forest and freshness of the air in real life. Thanks for bringing us along this trek and reminding us what is out there.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks JG, my pleasure, Thailand does indeed have lots to offer

@exploring_thailand Год назад

Really enjoyed that, Karl. Looks like a great hike.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks Exporing Thailand, it is a fantastic place.

@mal3519 Год назад

Great hike Karl the views are spectacular, thankyou and your fellow hikers for sharing it with us.

@karlsthailand Год назад

My (our) pleasure Mal, glad you enjoyed it

@ervinslens Год назад

Absolutely breathtaking my friend, opening shots are just gorgeous! Thailand looks insanely beautiful here. 🔥🔥

@karlsthailand Год назад

It was stunning and the weather was with us too. Thanks for your comment

@kevinfrancismcmahon2619 Год назад

Another great vid Karl always look forward to your vid be safe

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks very Kevin

@driedekker Год назад

Another great video Karl keep them coming.👍👍

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers driedeker and I’ll try my best

@JBWanders73 Год назад

Addaboy Karl! EPIC hike and a really enjoyable video!

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers Jimmy

@markp5056 Год назад

Spectacular Karl, even the view from the campsite was stunning with the sunset. Looked a grueller though but amazing views, excellent video again 👏 Big ups to Daystate Fox too 👌. Look forward to seeing the next.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Happy you liked it Mark, it was a tough one but totally worth it and yes big ups to Daystate Fox

@MarkDenson-ld8bf 8 месяцев назад

I do enjoy your videos Karl they are very interesting and I like how you seem to talk from your heart not scripted you obviously enjoy the country and you respect the people Thank you 👍

@karlsthailand 8 месяцев назад

Yes Mark. Thailand still leaves me in awe. Thanks for noticing. Cheers

@lt9413 Год назад

Fantastic hike, great view Another great adventure!

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers LT, I really enjoyed it

@dubsdolby9437 Год назад

Another awesome trip to add to the collection. 🙂 looks a stunning place still frozen in time.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks, it’s indeed an awesome hike DD

@susu697 Год назад

I love these videos about relatively undiscovered places, especially in terms of foreign tourists. A great watch Karl !👏 😃

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks Sam697. Yes, I prefer not to follow the crowd any more than I have to

@heavyd9154 Год назад

thanks for sharing. great video. its one of our favorite areas for adventure

@karlsthailand Год назад

My pleasure Heavy D, Kanchanaburi is a great Province to explore and I have more content from there coming up very soon

@mariettathornton5924 Год назад

Wowwww this place is awesome Karl! What a spectacular view and the campsite is not bad at all! 🏕 We would love to try this hike one of these days……Thanks for sharing:)

@karlsthailand Год назад

It’s well worth giving it a go Marietta and the beautiful campsite is a great place to start the hike

@johncox3076 Год назад

Love your videos this was absolutely fantastic great challenge well done

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers, I’ll take that as a double compliment because you know what’s involved in the making of them

@paulquick8670 Год назад

Very interesting, Karl. Beautiful scenery.

@karlsthailand Год назад

It’s a stunning place Paul, hope you are well

@jjjjjjjjooolllllllllll8395 Год назад

Amazing content Karl, thank you so much. You are an inspiration to me.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks so much, I really enjoyed this one

@sweatycap3939 Год назад

Just spectacular Karl, something for the bucket list... I'm gonna need a bigger bucket 😎😎😄😄

@karlsthailand Год назад

“I’m gonna need a bigger bucket” lol. Good twist on the famous line from “Jaws” Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

@ignacio_the_coralbiologist 7 месяцев назад

This is a phenomenal video! So beautiful.

@karlsthailand 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, it's one of my favourites of my own videos. Cheers

@Artiz... Год назад

I ooo'd and aaah'd all the way through this brilliant video Karl... thanks! Living in this astonishing country is a genuine privilege and your unique insights are outstanding... crack on mate!

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks for the kind words Artiz, yes we are indeed privileged to be living here

@ManOfAdventure2011 Год назад

Karl, this the kind of video i love seeing, since id love to do more mountain adventures myself. Keep up the good work! Im hoping by the time i make it there in 2024 perhaps i can tag along on one of your treks 🙏

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers Neil, keep in touch and maybe we can do that

@dustyrider244 Год назад

Great achievement Karl, you were lucky to spot that Martin. I always notice that with a combination of your fitness, good nature and enthusiasm you are a fantastic ambassador for the rest of us travelers in this very special country. I am now on route again and heading towards Sirikrit Dam. lets keep in touch as it would be great to link up for a cold beer again, Kudos mate and keep the videos coming.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks Nick, myself and that Marten spotted each other at exactly the same time, I had a pretty good idea what it was straight away but it seemed larger than I thought it would be. I showed the video to a ranger who thought it might be too big to be a Marten. Later I did a freeze frame and he then agreed with my ID. I’d love to meet up again Nick next time we’re in the same vicinity

@gerardwise67 Год назад

On my bucket list of Thailand's best destinations. Thanks for sharing. 💚 🇹🇭 🙏

@karlsthailand Год назад

My pleasure Gerard, I hope that you enjoy it

@MrSchijtzooi Год назад

Great stuff. Thanks.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, it's a tough but very rewarding hike

@mythai9593 Год назад

Stunning. Your videos never cease to amaze me Karl, 👍. That's a close one to me (Saiyok) but I think it might be a hike to far, hardness wise.

@karlsthailand Год назад

It’s pretty tough but most people take more rest stops than I did lol. I have another few videos coming up from up your neck of the woods very soon

@hellebangsbo Год назад

Hi Karl I hiked Samaria gorge on Crete it's all downhill you get of at top and you hike 8 hours down hill it's the most beautiful thing I ever did.

@karlsthailand Год назад

I’ve never heard of it Jon, I will Google it

@dannyho6786 Год назад

Looks like fun !

@karlsthailand Год назад

I thought so Danny. Cheers

@31interact 8 месяцев назад

Great video

@karlsthailand 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! That hike was a great experience

@JB_FLYA69669 11 месяцев назад

Great video you have inspired me to go here

@karlsthailand 10 месяцев назад

Go for it! It's a very real experience and directions have always been easy to find on Google maps for anyone interested in making the journey.

@lozaroundpattayacity2044 Год назад

great vid karl . i will stick with my hike to soi 6 mate .

@karlsthailand Год назад

I wouldn’t mind doing that hike again myself Loz, hope you are well

@nigelchnzl5355 Год назад

great work mant i like it mant

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers Nigel, regards to Colin

@1robertmkelly Год назад

Thanks!

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thank you once again Robert

@andersbergman7241 Год назад

What a pleasant but difficult hike, Kalle. You have an advantage knowing Thai so well👍

@karlsthailand Год назад

Unfortunately my Thai didn’t make hiking up that hill an easier lol. Thanks Anders

@andersbergman7241 Год назад

I know Kalle, everything is in the bones.

@christophergale9438 Год назад

Hi campsite looks great,think you need good walking boots. Nice one 👍

@karlsthailand Год назад

It’s definitely one of the best National Park campsites in Thailand I have stayed. Boots? Lol. I turned my back on them many years ago, much prefer hiking shoes these days or even trail runners. Cheers

@chrisyarnold6205 Год назад

Another great hike Karl, what was the height of tallest peak? Just the style of camping that I love, but never seen a view like that sunrise before.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Cheers Chris, hope you are well. It’s a great hike and the views blew me away. I’d seen plenty of pictures and videos but nothing touches being there. I just just finished another similar one and the video should be out next weekend

@daviddenham1511 8 месяцев назад

Spectacular none the less…

@karlsthailand 8 месяцев назад

It really was Dave. Like many places the scale of it only really hits you when you are there.

@daviddenham1511 8 месяцев назад

@@karlsthailand the hidden places never fail to amaze me…..I lived and travelled Africa 23 years but Thailand blows me away!

@user-oh9ps4id4r Год назад

ยินดีต้อนรับ🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

@karlsthailand Год назад

ขอบคุณครับ

@vaughngrech1880 9 месяцев назад

Wow looks breathtaking Carl ,great place.

@karlsthailand 9 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍Definitely one of the more spectacular hikes in Thailand

@markdumbrell2618 Год назад

One of your best Karl, really enjoyed that. 3 things though, firstly it was great to see you with a hat, but try wearing it next time 😂😂 Was that guy really wearing sandals for a hike like that??? And damn it looked cold in the morning, any idea what temperature it was overnight?? Cheers

@karlsthailand Год назад

I do actually wear hats lol. Thais will go almost anywhere in sandals…even flip flops. It was indeed a cold night by Thai standards, I reckon it got down to a chilly 10C

@cnxtrailrunning Год назад

The mountains of Kanchanaburi are high on my list of things to do in Thailand, San Nok Wua, but also Khao Chang Phueak which is supposed to be stunning. Great to see videos like these to keep me excited 😆But highest on the list is doing a multi-day hike or run from Sangkhlaburi to Umphang (Tak province). It's right through tiger country too, so not something that one just does. If you would have any leads on how to go about this, I would love to know more!

@karlsthailand Год назад

I’ve done Khao Chang Phueak recently and the video should be out soon. I did the Sangkhlaburi to Umphang hike over 4 years ago, before I had started my channel. If you send me an email to thailandkarl@yahoo.co.uk I will try to find the email address and maybe even the mobile phone number of our Karen guide. Now is the time of year for that hike, we did it in the Rainy Season which made it a fair bit harder

@andrewsrealworld5494 Год назад

Absolutely marvellous video Karl, well done. I am going to seek out that trail when I go to Kanchanaburi and do the trek myself. I wonder how I will get on, as I am 56 Years of age and have been smoking for 43 years. This could be my greatest achievement.

@karlsthailand Год назад

You can only try Andrew, most of the group took their time and had plenty of rest breaks so I would certainly give it a bash

@michaelstuart8775 Год назад

Amazing Best vlogger on you tube Krap Pom 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇹🇭

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thanks so much Michael

@MarkSantaCruz Год назад

Beautiful sunset and sunrise Karl, and it's more rewarding when you have had to work hard for something. The yellow throated marten is an omnivore according to Wikipedia, with an unpleasant odour....Are you more of a rice man than noodle?

@karlsthailand Год назад

I tell you what Mark, that Marten was a pretty good size. When I first saw it it was just staring at me and I had a pretty good idea what it was. I showed a NP ranger and he said it was too big for a Marten but when I did a freeze frame he agreed with my ID. Hope you are well

@gordon3063 Год назад

Hi Karl, where is that campsite, I am coming out again in late December for 3 weeks might be worth a visit, good on you for taking the lead, did you notice any difficulty in breathing considering the height above sea level,

@karlsthailand Год назад

The campsite is called ‘Pom Pee’ and it’s part of Khao Laem National Park. It’s a great hike Gordon. It’s about 6200 ft high so altitude not particularly a problem.

@coolhand4114 Год назад

Hey great Vid. What is the name of that Garmin device that you are using to track distance and elevation?

@karlsthailand Год назад

It’s a Garmin 60cs coolhand

@coolhand4114 Год назад

@@karlsthailand Thanks for the info.

@baja2bali 5 месяцев назад

Wow, it looks stunning. We are looking to do some hiking in Kanchantaburi next month, so this is good research for us! Did you have to book anything in advance, and if so, how? Or can we just rock up and sort it all out when we arrive?

@karlsthailand 5 месяцев назад

Contact them well in advance. When I did the hike it was Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, I think all year around. If it's the same I would try for the Thursday as it's likely to be quieter, it can apparently get very busy the other days. When I did it I was able to register that morning but I just tried to book a hike at another NP and it needs to be bookd a full month in advance. Like I said, call them in advance. According to Google Maps the number is +6634510431.

@baja2bali 5 месяцев назад

@@karlsthailand That's so helpful, thank you very much. Fingers crossed we get to do it!

@supernanny82 Год назад

what a great video Karl mike was a bit muffled at times take care what a great lot of people luved it xxx

@karlsthailand Год назад

I had fun suffering while I made it lol xxxx

@ChucknMcNuggets Год назад

I got dropped off at Monthathan Waterfall up in the mountains at Doi Suthep. I was only ten minutes away from the parking lot, and the only one there, as they just opened the gate for the day. This was my first time on any trail, and alone in Thailand (or any country besides the US) haha. I was taking pictures of the upper falls and standing in the shallow water, and just became hyper aware of my surroundings. The bugs and bird sounds were insane, and the forest so dense you couldn't see more than a few meters into it in any direction. That was one of my favorite experiences with nature that I've ever had. I just had an epiphany... "Holy shit, I'm in Thailand in the forest alone, and there are so many animals that can kill me here!"

@karlsthailand Год назад

I love the jungle here, everything is so alive just like you describe. Add some elephants and a few wild tigers and you have a full scale adventure on your hands. Glad you enjoyed your hike

@user-oh9ps4id4r Год назад

สวัสดีค่ะ

@karlsthailand Год назад

สวัสดีครับ

@coolhand4114 Год назад

One more question Karl, at the top of the climb were the tents already there or did the staff hike up with them?

@karlsthailand Год назад

I hired the tent and sleeping bag as mine is in Pattaya right now and I had to carry it up myself. If you hire a porter (1500 Baht) they will carry up to 30kg up for you and put the tent up and take it down for you and even help prepare meals

@claraasta Год назад

Person with the sandals/ flip flops chose the right footwear lol

@karlsthailand Год назад

I really think that some Thais are just more at home in their flip flops regardless of the terrain lol

@kheanrattharet6532 10 месяцев назад

Hi Which app did you use to draw the Hiking Trail map

@karlsthailand 10 месяцев назад

I use Google Earth Pro to draw the hiking trail maps using the file from my Garmin GPS unit. Cheers

@kheanrattharet6532 10 месяцев назад

@@karlsthailand Thanks

@gregoryfrancisjames5071 Год назад

Hang on a minute Karl. Just let me top up my Hong Thong, grab some Pringles and watch you suffer from the comfort of my sun-deck. :)

@karlsthailand Год назад

It was tough but beautiful and I totally enjoyed it at the time. As it happens they have a type of biting fly there called 'Khun', imagine a Scottish midge but much bigger. When they bite I initially just get a bit of swelling and irritation but just like Scottish midges I suffer a day or two later, my bites from this hike irritated me for well over a month.

@billshuey7422 Месяц назад

Did you buy the Garmin here(Thailand) and how is the service here?

@karlsthailand Месяц назад

I bought it in the UK and satellite reception here is fine. There are maps available to download on various websites and they’re usually good enough if not perfect.

@billshuey7422 Месяц назад

@karlsthailand thank you. I have shopped without success. Maybe a cheap set from Aliexpress if I can find one.

@kcl2862 Год назад

Can you do the hike on your own?

@karlsthailand Год назад

Officially no, the only access is through the tours organised by Khao Lam National Park. The treks are good value for money though

@malin5468 Год назад

Who carried the water up the mountain?

@karlsthailand Год назад

There’s a fresh water spring right near the top, believe me clean water isn’t an issue up there, as if the place wasn’t perfect enough as it is lol

@andersbergman7241 Год назад

What a pleasant but difficult hike, Kalle. You have an advantage knowing Thai so well👍

@traveler7249 Год назад

Did they have Electrical outlets or huts with electricity? - I have a medical device.

@karlsthailand Год назад

They certainly had a hut in which campers were welcome to charge things at the campsite but nothing up the mountain. I took a good power bank with me on the hike as do many but if it needed to be a mains electrical supply…

@thainorstimes Год назад

❤️🙏 kap kon krap Karl

@karlsthailand Год назад

Thank you TNT

@aussie-kiwi Год назад

At 76 and not very fit you would have to carry me.

@karlsthailand Год назад

Sure, it’s not for everyone. Hope you enjoyed the video anyway

@daviddenham1511 8 месяцев назад

Sad that 20 year olds need walking sticks and a rest stop after 500 metres……welcome to the Tik Tok generation

@karlsthailand 8 месяцев назад

Yes, sometimes they shock me...and they're the ones with enough gumption to even try!

@daviddenham1511 8 месяцев назад

@@karlsthailand sounding old but these young backpackers are mainly clueless……real adventure was back in my day when you didn’t have internet and Snapchat at the top of a wilderness mountain and couldn’t get mummy and daddy to top up your funds via a text message…..and god forbid they’d have to actually use a map to get somewhere…