Khao Chan Ngam Cave and temple in Korat

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 Khao Chan Ngam Cave and temple  

You will find this temple and cave in at Ban Loet Sawat, near Sikhiu, about 45km from Korat. It’s not easy to locate from Mittrapab (Road 2). You will see that inscription near kilometer 200-2001. Then, you must do about 3 kilometers to reach the temple.

 The temple is known for its rock paintings found in 1938. They are located near a cave. The temple offers free parking and free admission. They made a concrete road around 2011 and it is easier to reach the paintings. You will also find some buddha statues in that area.

The temple is in the forest. A new golf development called Mountain creek is under construction just beside. There isn’t much to see except the paintings but if you wish, you can walk in the forest. It’s written at the entrance to take your hat (cap) off, not to smoke and to follow other rules.  

This is the small cave. The old drawings can’t be seen on that picture.

They are located on the upper left, about 5 meters up.

Here are the prehistoric rock paintings (pictograph) dated about 3,000 to 4,000 years old.

The pictures show men, women and children with bows, arrows and dogs. It reflects the day to day life, like hunting and dancing, painted in a red coarse paint. It is believed to have been done by an agrarian community living in that area 3,000 to 4,000 years ago.

For more pictures of that place:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50651722@N03/sets/72157651342104250/

Visitor Tips

Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.

Getting There

Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.

About Isaan Cuisine

The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.

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