Dong Lakhon Archaeological Site, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province Thai Flag


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TOUR SECTION: 2014-2024

Tours Section by Province
Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Nakhon Nayok Province
Bang Pakong River 16C River Google Map 7 July free flows from the confluence of the Nakhon Nayok River and Prachinburi Rivers at Pak Nam Yothaka in Ban Sang District, Prachinburi Province and empties into the Gulf of Thailand (E,3)
Dong Lakhon Archaeological Site 17G Archaeological Site Dvaravati Mueang Nakhon Nayok District Google Map 6 Dec 2017 n/a ruins, moats, wells, ponds etc. from an ancient civilisation (M,4,1h)
Ganesha Park 16C Hindu Temple recent Prommani, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District Google Map 7 Jul 2016 accepts donations dedicated to Pra Pikanetr a prominent Hindu God (M,3,30m)
Khao Yai National Park 16C/D National Park Hin Tung District Google Map 6 & 11 July 2016 400 a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO covering more than 2,000 square kilometers of forest and grassland in central Thailand (M,5,1d)
Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam 16C Reservoir and Dam Pak Phli District Google Map 6 July 2016 free lovely location.....completed in 2005, the largest and longest roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam in the world. (M,4,1h)
King Taksin the Great Shrine 24I Shrine
recent Nong Saeng, Pak Phli District Google Map 5 April 2024 donations welcome (Moderate - Prachin Buri station,20km,Impressive,15 minutes).....This shrine is to the commander Taksin, victor over the Burmese who had sacked Ayutthaya in 1767, who would then become king. Shrines to Taksin are popular in Thailand especially at historic locations related to his exploits.....Wikipedia
Lum Muang 16C ancient temple site Dvaravati Si Maha Phot District Google Map 8 July 2016 free foundation stones for a building with no provenance (M,2,10m)
Makha Bucha (Magha Puja) Buddhist Memorial Park 16C Buddhist Temple new construction Sarika District Google Map 7 Jul 2016 accepts donations located before the entrance of Sarika Waterfall in 53 rai on the edge of Khao Yai National Park....Makha Bucha Day is the 2nd most holy day in Thailand (M,4,1h)
Nakhon Nayok River 16C River Google Map 6 July 2016 check for rafting originates in the Khao Yai National park and passes through three districts of Nakhon Nayok Province.....ideal location for rafting (M,4,30m++)
Nang Rong Waterfall 16C Waterfall Hin Tung District Google Map 6 July 2016 200 + 50 for a car multi-tiered waterfall will pool for bathing and accommodation (M,3,1d)
Ongkharak Railway Station 16C,24Aug Railway Station not stated Khlong Yai, Ongkharak District Google Map 29 August 2024 n/a Moderate - Rangsit rwy station,48.1km,remote..... The station lies on a freight line connecting the SRT Eastern Line at Chachoengsao to the Northeastern Line at Kaeng Khoi. There is no passenger service.
Sarika Waterfall 16C Waterfall Sarika District Google Map 6 July 2016 200 a beautiful 9 level waterfall but unfortunately not free for foreigners (M,3)
Wang Bon Reservoir 16C Reservoir and Dam Pak Phli District Google Map 6 July free peaceful spot to just relax watching butterflies (M,4,1h+)
Wang Takhrai Waterfall 16C Waterfall Sarika District Google Map 6 July 2016 check a resort, campsite and a botanical garden set in 600 acres beautifully landscaped (M,4,#h)
Wat Maneewong 24C Buddhist temple
late 20th Century Dong Lakhon, Nakhon Nayok District Google Map 6 Feb 2024 donations welcome (Moderate, Impressive - Nakhon Nayok 8.9 km).....An unusual and colourful Thai/Chinese temple with interesting features principally the naga cave complex containing a huge display of Paya Nagas (serpants) and worldly treasures.
Wat Tham Sarika 16C Buddhist Temple 1917-1920 Sarika District Google Map 7 Jul 2016 accepts donations Sarika Cave used to be a sanctuary where Luangphu Man Bundatto practiced Dhama preachings between 1917 and 1920.....here are the usual monks’ quarters, ubosot and viharn as well as a shrine to Luangphu Man (M,3,30m)