The name "Tee Lor Su Waterfall" is instantly recognizable to many, especially seasoned travelers. Its captivating charm acts as a magnet, igniting a wanderlust that compels one to embark on a journey upon hearing its name.

The Ti Lo Su Waterfall, located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, is a breathtaking waterfall ranked among the top six in the world. "Ti Lo Su" is a Karen word meaning "black waterfall." Reaching the waterfall requires traversing a challenging route with 1,219 curves.

The journey was amazing! Let me tell you all about it.

- Bangkok to Mae Sot by private van, 8.30 hours

- Mae Sot - Umphang by shared taxi, passing through 1219 curves in 4 hours.

• 3-hour tour from Umphang to Tha Ruea Yang, including hot springs and Pha Lue viewpoint

- Blood Cliff Viewpoint - Wildlife Sanctuary by 4x4 vehicle 11 kilometers 2 hours

- Wildlife Sanctuary - Waterfall 1.5 km 30 minutes

We departed from Bangkok at 9:30 PM on Friday, heading towards Mae Sot district, Tak province. We rented a van for 7 people and the journey took approximately 8.30 hours.

We arrived at Mae Sot Bus Terminal around 6:00 AM, just in time for the first shared taxi. The fare was 130 baht per person.

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Original Thai:

แนะนำให้ใช้วิธีขึ้นรถสองแถวนะคะเพราะคนท้องถิ่นจะชำนาญทางมากกว่า จะเป็นแบบเหมาก็ได้หรือไปแบบพวกเราก็สนุกดี พี่กรคนขับรถจอดรับคนตลอดทาง

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"Taking a songthaew is recommended, as locals are more familiar with the routes. You can either charter one or join a group ride, which can be quite enjoyable. The driver, Mr. Korn, frequently stops to pick up passengers along the way."

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Initially, I was excited and smiling all the way. However, the person next to me who didn't understand Thai kept crowding me, making my waist ache.

Despite the crowded conditions, the driver continues to pick up passengers. As you can see, the vehicle is quite full.

The road was full of curves, steep inclines, and people packed tightly together. However, Mr. Korn was very familiar with the route and drove comfortably, cutting corners and making sharp turns.

After approximately two hours of driving, we arrived at a rest stop. Passengers were free to use the restroom and purchase food. The driver, Mr. Korn, casually prepared his own fried rice, seemingly unconcerned with the passengers' needs.

After the car stopped, passengers gradually got off. This is one of the most impressive scenes during the journey. The younger siblings ran to greet their brother who was returning home, their faces full of excitement as they saw him get off the car. They even ran ahead before the minibus stopped. It was so adorable.

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People are getting on and off the train all the time. We've been picking people up all along the way, but we haven't reached our destination yet.

Beyond the rest stop, you will find the Umpiem Refugee Center in Phop Phra District. This center houses various ethnic groups, and each month, they receive a distribution of rice.

After enjoying the view for less than 30 minutes after eating at the rest stop, our friend who had just finished eating saw a child on the bus vomiting all the way, plus the bus was swaying up the steep curves. Our friend immediately threw up. Haha, we barely had time to grab a bag for them. Everyone on the bus was startled by our laughter, and everyone immediately offered bags to help us with the vomit. Thank you very much everyone.

While one side was taking care of their friend, the other side was about to vomit in sympathy. Tears and snot were flowing everywhere. Haha.

After a few minutes of reflection, the drive continued, revealing stunning scenery on both sides of the road. The view was truly breathtaking.

After a four-hour journey, we arrived at the Suksetha Camp around noon. We had previously contacted our friend Pu to arrange the rental of an inflatable boat and a Pho Wieng car. We called to confirm the price again, which was a fixed rate for seven people. The camp required us to sign in before we could leave. We had lunch there, as we would be on the inflatable boat for another three hours.

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We have already contacted Brother Korn to rent a songthaew for the return trip. The price is 2,000 baht, but Brother Korn reduced it to 1,800 baht because he saw a lot of girls. Haha.

Phone number of Mr. Korn, the Songthaew driver for Mae Sot - Umphang route (085-606-1764)

After lunch, we packed our belongings and boarded the FWD vehicle arranged by the camp. Before boarding the rubber boat, we asked the driver to stop by a convenience store to buy fresh ingredients for dinner.

The 4WD vehicle will transport us to the starting point for the rubber boat trip at Tha Sai Pier. From there, we will embark on a boat journey to Tee Lor Su Waterfall, covering a distance of approximately 10 kilometers and taking approximately 2-3 hours.

The helmsman, whose name is Sunday, was in a good mood the whole way and sang songs for us.

As we sat for a while, we noticed that the seats were becoming deflated. We decided to pump them up, and the person with the most strength had to do the pumping.

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic float down the river on an inflatable raft, taking in the beautiful natural surroundings. Feel free to lie down and take photos, as the water is calm and gentle.

As we continued paddling, we came across the Tee Lor Jor waterfall. Our guide, Phi Fee, led us under the waterfall, where the fine mist felt incredibly refreshing. Be careful with your cameras, Phi Fee would remind us, letting us know when to put them away.

Rainbow Waterfall, but unfortunately we arrived in the afternoon and didn't see any rainbows.

We have reached the halfway point of our journey to the hot springs. We will take a break here to soak in the hot springs. There are vendors selling Ovaltine, iced tea, and instant noodles.

Take a shortcut through the bamboo forest, just cross the small bamboo bridge.

It seems the boat is about to deflate again. Everyone, please help pump it up. After the hot spring, we need to get on the rubber boat again.

The journey is filled with breathtaking sights on both sides, including the exciting rapids of Takoh Big, Pha Phueng, and Pha Haeng.

This section is called "Million-Year Turtle" because it looks like a turtle. We are nearing the end of the inflatable boat ride.

The stern oarsman's name is Mak.

After a three-hour journey, we disembarked from the rubber boat and boarded a waiting Fovi car arranged by Suksatheera Camp at the Pha Lue viewpoint. The Fovi car had been waiting for us at this location.

The road to the waterfall is treacherous during the rainy season, with mud, potholes, and heavy rain. The journey is so bumpy that it feels like your insides are being churned.

The journey from the Pha Lueat viewpoint to the wildlife sanctuary takes 2 hours by 4WD vehicle, covering a distance of 11 kilometers.

We stayed at a ranger station within the wildlife sanctuary, not in a tent. We are grateful to the generous senior official who contacted the head of the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary for us. There was no accommodation fee.

I arrived at the accommodation around 5 pm after encountering rain and landslides throughout the journey. The road was quite frightening, and I was worried about flash floods. I then prepared dinner and cooked rice, as it was impossible to reach the waterfall today.

There were many women, but none of them knew how to cook rice. Thank you to the driver, Boy, for cooking the rice.

When it was time to eat, we gathered around the table and enjoyed a meal together. Afterwards, we went our separate ways to shower and relax.

The group woke up early at 5 am and headed to the waterfall.

A 1.5-kilometer distance takes 30 minutes to walk.

The access road is easy to walk on and paved throughout, making for a pleasant journey.

Encountered small and large waterfalls before reaching

The long-awaited 30-minute journey finally brought us to Ti Lo Su Waterfall. The first moment we saw it, we were speechless! Before we could even process what we were seeing, we were already captivated by its beauty.

Words fail to describe the beauty of this place. The vibrant colors of the water are truly breathtaking, living up to its legendary reputation. I am grateful for having persevered through the challenges and enjoyed the journey to reach this incredible destination.

The air is filled with mist, and we arrived early in the morning before anyone else.

Exquisite beyond description. Words fail to capture the beauty of that moment.

After admiring the waterfall for about an hour, we hurriedly packed up to leave. Despite traveling for almost 18 hours, we only had an hour to see the waterfall. However, it was an incredibly worthwhile hour.

I came down to meet the rangers who were patrolling the forest. Thank you to all the officers who are taking care of the forest for us.

The morning commute was met with rain and muddy roads, requiring raincoats for the journey.

Call Brother Korn to pick us up after we arrive at Suksatheera Camp.

Everyone is exhausted and can't take it anymore.

The return trip was great because we rented a car with VIP sleeping accommodations. Haha!

Exhausted and famished, I asked P'Korn to stop by a papaya salad restaurant. He brought me to this place, where everything you see cost only 450 baht. It was incredibly cheap, and we ate until we were about to burst. Surprisingly, the papaya salad on this mountain was delicious. The papaya salad with fermented fish and crab paste was particularly outstanding.

The Way of Life of the People of Umphang

After enjoying a delicious papaya salad, our friend vomited again on the way back. This time, it was chunks of papaya! Luckily, we had asked for a bag from the papaya salad vendor to catch the vomit.

On the way back, P'Korn drove very fast, not even braking when cornering. He was driving at 120 km/h on a mountain road, which was quite scary. He did this to ensure that we would reach Mae Sot by 4:00 PM, as we had an appointment with the van driver.

If you're visiting Mae Sot, don't miss the Rim Mae Market, located just 4 km from the Mae Sot Bus Terminal. It's only a 15-minute drive away.

This is a typical scene along the banks of the Mae Nam Moei River, where you'll often encounter Burmese people like these.

The goods sold are typically Burmese-style, and the prices are relatively low.

We left the Rim Mae market and headed straight back to Bangkok. Everyone looked like walking zombies, with messy hair and dark circles under their eyes. We arrived in Bangkok around 2 am on Monday morning.

Most reviews recommend a 3-day, 2-night trip, but we only had 2 days and 1 night. Although it was a bit rushed, it was still worth it and allowed us to return to work on Monday.

Expense Summary

• Van rental from Bangkok to Mae Sot: 10,000 THB / 7 people = 1,428 THB per person
• Shared taxi: 130 THB one way, 1,800 THB round trip for the group (1800/7 = 257 THB per person)
• Lunch on Day 1: 375 THB / 7 people = 53 THB per person
• Rafting and 4WD transportation: 5,000 THB / 7 people = 714 THB per person
• National park entrance fee: 20 THB per person
• Vehicle entrance fee: 50 THB per car / 7 people = 7 THB per person
• Food, fresh produce, and alcoholic beverages: 1,525 THB / 7 people = 217 THB per person
• Som Tum lunch on Sunday: 450 THB / 7 people = 64 THB per person
• Tips: 100 THB per person for the rafting guide and 100 THB for the 4WD driver (total 300 THB / 7 people = 42 THB per person)

Total expenses: 2,932 baht

As a seasoned traveler, I embrace the challenges of exploring new destinations, even during the rainy season. Obstacles along the way should not deter us from seeking enriching experiences. The rewards that await at our journey's end far outweigh any temporary inconveniences. Embrace the adventure, and let the rain enhance your exploration!

Thank you for the good friendships that have formed along the way.

Thank you for reading to the end.

See you again.

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