Chantara Falls
Autumnal Shot
For the sake of comparison, this is the same location photographed last autumn. You can see there is more water, and observe the brown hue I mentioned earlier.
Let's Go Up
To ascend, your best bet is by climbing up the roots on the right. If you follow the route described in this blog, there is a chance that you will get your feet wet at some point. If that happens, just accept that you have a wet foot. It is far better to get a bootie than to try and avoid it by leaping onto a random rock. A wet foot heals a lot more quickly than a sprained ankle.
The Big Pool
If you fancy cooling off, then this pool will do the trick, as the water is freezing.
Now, most people will stop at this point. Indeed, I have deliberately avoided taking a picture of the group of people who were sat just to the left of this picture. One of them had been for a dip.
However, our journey is just beginning. When we first visited the Falls, I wanted to place a geocache here somewhere, but I wanted to make it an adventurous one, which people would have to work hard to find.
Climb Up There
So, I realised that it was possible to climb up this waterfall, on the left, using some vines. It is easier than it looks, and both my daughter (then aged 10) and I made it up without issue. All I would say is watch out for brambles. They can be a bit painful but are easy to avoid.
The Hardest Bit of the Trek
If you can make it up that, and it is easier than it looks, you shouldn't have any problem with the rest of the route.
Before we continue, I should clarify a few points. The route we are going to travel will take about 45 minutes. It can take longer depending on how adventurous you are, and how many pictures you stop to take. However, if you allow at least 45 minutes then you will need to make sure you bring sufficient drink with you. It is fairly cool up in the forest, but you will still sweat a lot, and keeping yourself hydrated is important.
I would also suggest decent footwear. These rocks can be slippery, so take care. That being said, I have done this route several times, and so has my wife and daughter. Just make sure you take due care.
If you really don't think you can stomache the route, then just sit back and read the blog. You can also get a more visual experience by viewing the Chantara Falls 360 tour I created.
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