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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Tham Lod

Pang Mapha, Thailand

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 84 2026
Tham Lod

A limestone cave system with a river running through it, made up of three caves holding stalactite formations, shapes resembling animals, bats, fish and ancient teakwood coffins. A mandatory local guide leads groups by lantern on foot, with a bamboo raft ride to the third cave.

Highlights

  • Column Cave stalactite pillars
  • Bamboo raft ride
  • Teakwood coffins in Coffin Cave

Good to know

  • Guide required, priced per group of three
  • Caves 2 and 3 close in rainy season
  • Steep, slippery wooden stairs and bat droppings

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