Oh no! Before I knew it, it was already winter. Who would go to a waterfall in the winter? But anyway, I had so much fun playing in the water during the rainy season. I'll find out soon enough!
Let's start with the most famous waterfalls in Saraburi, such as Sap Takian Waterfall, Krok E-Dok Waterfall, and Chet Khot Waterfall. However, we will challenge ourselves to explore these waterfalls in a one-day trip. Let's research and gather information to see if it's possible.
In just one day? Where can you go? Of course, you don't believe me, do you? Come follow me to the "Seven Maidens Waterfall". Let's go!
This is a long day, and it's not necessary to go alone. Two people is the perfect number for a long day out.
>> Starting the journey << This kind of trip, if we drive our own car, it will be fun for the two of us. So, we chose to travel by train.... train, dear. We called to ask about the time. The time we will leave has 2 stations, right? My friend is coming from Bang Sue (the train leaves Bang Sue at 7.20) and I am from Don Mueang (leaves Don Mueang at 7.39).
It's a blast to ride the train, but the seats aren't assigned. You can sit wherever you like, just don't accidentally sit on someone's lap.
The ticket does not specify a seat number, so you can sit anywhere you like as long as you are not in someone else's way. The fare is 30 baht, which is cheaper than taking a motorcycle taxi from home to the train station.
Once we got on the train, we looked for our friend who was already waiting for us. We sat together for a while, about an hour or an hour and a half, before we decided to get off at Saraburi station. We were both hungry and wanted coffee, so we decided to find a cafe or restaurant to eat.
Upon arriving at Saraburi station, our comrade urgently needed the restroom. We allowed her a moment of relief.
She came out and winked and squinted at the camera (the glasses are very reflective).
Then we walked to the market. My friend who lives in Kaeng Khoi told me there was a market, but I can't remember the name. If you go and want to know the way, ask the motorcycle taxi driver in front of the station. It's not far to walk....
Walk past the "Thongsuk Radio" shop first, just a little bit more and you'll be at the market.
The atmosphere in the market is bustling with vendors, mostly Thai people of Chinese descent.
We're on the hunt for an old-fashioned coffee shop, any one will do.
Follow along for more photos!
I wanted to buy a cup and a lunch box, but I planned to come back later. In the end, I forgot!
Next to it is a Chinese medicine shop. Walking past, the smell of Chinese medicine hits you in the face. Bang!!!
Super cool, huh?
Another shop on the storefront offers "mole and freckle removal" services.
The fan is still a classic model. Imagine that, dear viewers!
So chic!
This is called "Honeycomb" dessert, right?
After much deliberation, we decided to settle down for a cup of hot coffee at this very establishment.
There's a certain chic and cool vibe to it, especially when you're enjoying a cup of traditional coffee.
It's hard to find these days, everything seems to be instant coffee.
This is a truly ancient coffee shop.
The taste is delicious, crunchy, and strong enough for coffee lovers.
When the caffeine hits your bloodstream, you'll feel energized and ready to go.
From the market, walk to the bus station. We will take a bus to the waterfall.
From the market, you can walk through the train station and continue walking.
(You can ask for directions from the people around you. There are many vendors.)
Hey, comrade, what are you doing standing there? We're going the other way.
(She is holding a train timetable in her hand. You can get one at the ticket office. If you are returning by train, I recommend picking one up.)
On the way to the bus terminal.
We have arrived at the bus terminal. Before you sit down and wait to take pictures, don't forget to ask the information counter where to wait for the bus to the waterfall.
I waited for almost an hour. At first, I thought it would be a bus, but it turned out to be an orange shared taxi. When I got on the bus, I found out that if it was around 11 am, it would be a shared taxi.
A car with this appearance is labeled "7 Girls".
One thing we noticed while riding the songthaew was the unique atmosphere. Unlike city commutes where everyone is glued to their phones, brows furrowed in concentration, here, despite being strangers, the passengers engaged in lively conversation. It felt as if they had known each other for years, and they even included us in their discussions, offering directions and local insights. This unexpected camaraderie made the experience truly memorable.
As you can see from the picture, we couldn't stop talking the entire journey. (We didn't expect our friend to capture such a candid moment!)
In the end, the two of them sat in the car like they owned it.
Upon reaching the designated parking area, refrain from crossing the street immediately. Instead, approach the driver and inquire about the available train schedules. Determine the specific train you will be taking for your return journey and the corresponding station where you will disembark. This information will enable you to accurately estimate the time required to walk back from the waterfall, ensuring a seamless transition.
No entrance fees were required during our visit, but I understand they may begin charging in November. Our first activity will be to have breakfast and lunch together.
Crispy pork with basil and rice. This is not white rice, it's brown rice.
The taste is delicious and crispy again.
As for the bottom, my friend ordered some kind of fried rice, I can't remember.
At first, I said, wow, that's a lot.
In the end, it's all gone....hungry, right?
After finishing our meal, we chatted with the vendor. She informed us that there were two paths to the top, and encouraged us to explore them. We were filled with excitement, dreaming of reaching the seventh heaven. As it was a weekday during school holidays, the place was packed with people. The vendor revealed that the park had just reopened that day after being closed due to heavy rainfall. The water flow must have been intense, so the park authorities had closed it for safety reasons. We were fortunate to be there on the first day of its reopening.
We are ready to go. Heaven awaits us.
Let's go left. Go straight to Saphan Dong Phaya Yen.
Oh no! We came across this sign: "Do not cross. Flash flood."
The water was indeed flowing rapidly, but we didn't realize the park would be closed and wouldn't allow us to cross.
We wanted to cry out loud in Spanish.
We looked at each other and said, "If we can't cross, let's take a picture of the grass in front of the bridge."
Even if we don't cross the road, there are still seven heavens waiting for us.
Tell yourself it's okay, just walk the other way, okay? Okay, comrade!
Our friends couldn't cross the bridge, they looked stressed.
So we went another way, but then we wondered if the other bridge was closed too.
We asked an officer,
The answer was "Today, only the first level is open for playing in the water. The water is strong."
Oh!!! Mission Failed.
But for the safety of tourists, please follow the instructions of the officers and the park.
We sat and soaked our feet, taking pictures on the first level.
Young girl 1
We chose to sit next to each other from the life-saving equipment because the other places were full.
Come on, let's spread the cloth. You don't need to rent a mat, just bring your own cloth.
But the cloth is thin or the stones are big, I don't know, it hurts my butt a lot.
The terrain is a bit uneven and sloping.
Before entering the waterfall, we stopped to buy some fruits to enjoy. It was a refreshing and delicious snack.
The front view shows a pair of children's shoes.
And this is the value.
The cove is where families take their children to play in the water. Looking beyond, there is a bridge. The bridge is closed.
I'm enjoying this moment. I spread out the blanket and asked her not to sit down yet because I wanted to take a picture first.
Bananas from Bangkok, carried back and forth until they reached their destination, only to turn black upon arrival.
Let's sit and watch the waterfall for a while.
The field is spacious and comfortable.
We asked to take a picture of the young boy playing in the water.
Different perspectives.
No one sits on the spread cloth, in conclusion.
Hey, comrade, are you going to be in a daze for much longer? Huh!!!
The water is very cold.
If you jump in, it will be very refreshing.
The water is still flowing rapidly, with the recent flood leaving its mark.
My companion and I stayed until around 3 pm, if I recall correctly. As previously mentioned, if you intend to return by train, double-check the train schedule and inquire about the bus or songthaew (shared taxi) timings. If memory serves, there will be a gap in service around 4 pm for buses. I'll provide you with some cool bus options shortly.
Let's go! It's time to leave. Actually, if we could walk up to the 7th floor of heaven or go down to play in the water, there would be more activities for our friends to do. This time, we'll just relax and take it easy.
Before leaving, I stopped by the bathroom. My friend asked for a picture behind the bathroom.
Then I sat there in a daze like this.
My face looked like I was about to cry.
Before heading back, let's grab some refreshing drinks.
We ordered a watermelon and lime smoothie.
Loving the stylish and unique glasses from Auntie Mani's shop.
We got water, let's go. Cross the road and wait for the car.
We crossed the road for a while and an uncle on a motorcycle stopped.
The uncle is the uncle who drove the boat.
But in the cuteness of the uncle's vehicle, we asked for a picture with his car.
And here is the front of our bus.
We're going to get off at Muak Lek Railway Station. It's a short ride and the fare is cheap.
Arriving early before the train departs is cool and chic because there are no people around. Then we'll have time to take photos and play on the train.
Standing or sitting, it's always super cool.
We didn't have to wait long before we arrived and went to check our tickets.
When we asked about the ticket and time, we were about to pay, the officer said, "The train is free."
We looked at each other. This was my friend's first time riding a train, and I asked her to pay for the ticket, but on the way back, I took her on a free train.
It was my first time on a free train too. We went near the end of October, and at that time, we heard that there would be no more free trains. Well, it was fun for once... But while we were waiting for the train, we still had time to walk around the station. There were restaurants, and if we walked further, there was a coffee shop, but it was closed. We couldn't go in or eat.
Free ticket from "Mawk Lek" station.
This station is very colorful with red, yellow, and green trees. It's a great place to take photos.
I've been feeling lonely lately, looking up at the sky and down at the ground, just staring at the floor.
Let's go out and have some fun, my friend. Smile a little.
Why don't you try to zone out for a bit?
Let's move to the front of the station.
Here you go, comrade.
And when friends demand a signature pose,
where can you refuse?
Then we went downstairs to walk around.
Pastel blue is also coming.
This is a coffee shop that I want to go to.
But it's closed, so I can only take pictures of the side of the shop.
After wandering around with nowhere to go, we returned to the station.
We then heard an announcement that the train would be delayed by approximately 30 minutes.
From 5:30 pm, it was around 6 pm, a little bit.
The train came from the northeastern line, right?
But when we asked people who had taken it before, they said that on weekdays, there wouldn't be many people going to Bangkok.
It turned out that
Standing for half an hour, tightly packed together.
Walking from the front to the back of the procession, all I could do was stand and wait for an empty space.
Still smiling
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We were crammed together on the train, our legs aching the whole way.
(Sorry for the blurry picture, it was taken on my phone.)
I told you this trip would be a long one.
Luckily, we got to ride the train for free.
In the end, we all arrived home safely.
The total cost per person was less than 300 baht.
That's all for this trip.
Ending with a picture of the friend who smiled the widest on the trip.
Thank you for taking me on a tour.
Saraburi in 1 day, I get it.
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