“Tiger Temple” or Tiger Cave is one of the favorite tourist spots in Krabi Province. It is often suggested to tourists looking for interesting places to visit in Thailand. The bonus to this excursions in Krabi often adds a visit to the hot springs. However, rare tourists after a long exploration of the cave Temple are happy with such a “hot” addition. Followers of the Buddhist religion come to Tiger Temple in Krabi with a pilgrimage mission.
What’s attractive about tiger cave?
Tiger Cave in Krabi is a Temple located under the “claw” of a cliff 270 meters high. The temple rock is shaped like a tiger’s claw, hence its “predatory” name. The surroundings of the Temple are incredibly beautiful, the rock blends neatly into the surrounding scenery.
For the idle tourist, the main “exhibits” in the Temple of the Tiger are the statues, of which there are many, as well as the walls themselves, intricately carved by time. Buddhists come here not for the temple itself, but for the “path of purification. Not far from the sacred place there is an ascent to the mountain. According to local legends on it left the footprints of Buddha himself. Climbing the mountain Tiger Cave you can see almost the entire province of Krabi.
No other than the “ramp,” which is a staircase of 1,237 steps, there is no way to get to the top of the sacred mountain. So you must travel the hard way to pray at the statue of Buddha, seated amidst impressive views and panoramas.
Panorama taken from the sacred mountain in Krabi
Modern infrastructure has ennobled the place with several free parking lots located near the Temple. Visiting the Tiger Temple in Krabi is also completely free for everyone. There are special garbage cans for voluntary donations.
“Cleansing Trail”
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After visiting the Tiger Temple in Krabi (one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand), it is worth climbing the sacred mountain, you should prepare for this. It is necessary to go to the toilet (read more about the features toilets in Thailand), and stock up on a bottle of Thai drinking water. The road to the Buddha statue will take a long time, usually enough for 30-40 minutes, but everyone has his own pace. At first it can be scary to climb, but then you get used to it. There is only one toilet on the stairs of the Tiger Temple, and it is almost at the top.
It’s not as scary tiger cave in Krabi as the first few dozen steps up the mountain. But as you ascend, the stairs become more comfortable and easy to walk. It is important not to rush. A quick ascent can be very tiring, and it will spoil the feeling of visiting the sacred place. It’s better to walk to Tiger Cave slowly, keeping breathing smoothly and not overexerting yourself. Then you will have the strength to enjoy the beautiful views from the mountain top.
At the top, guests were taken care of and installed a gazebo with benches and several sinks with cool water. But there are sure to be pilgrims and tired tourists who have already climbed.
Conclusions
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For visitors to Ao Nang resort, the Tiger Temple in Krabi is one of the first places to go. It is not necessary to choose a paid tour, you hardly want to go to the hot springs after the walk. It’s cheaper and easier to get to the place by cab, by renting a vehicle (bike rental in Thailand), or by Thai taxi. It will allow you to save a lot of money, because the visit is completely free. You will have a lot of impressions. On the one hand this place attracts thousands of Buddhists who believe in the sacred energy of the cave and the mountain peak. On the other hand – the view from the mountain offers an indescribable, it is unlikely anywhere else near Ao Nang there is the same observation deck, opening the panorama of the greater part of the province of Krabi.
In addition, the view of the mountain offers a great view.
Video-shooting the temple from the quadcopterDefinitely recommend the Tiger Cave Temple
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