Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi Thailand

Kanchanaburi, the capital of Kanchanaburi province is a town located in the west of Thailand. This town covers the complete area of Tambon Ban Nuea and Ban Tai and parts of Pak Phraek and Tha Makham. Tourist here have plenty of attractions the most popular being the Bridge over the river Kwai. Located some 3 km north of Kanchanaburi, this iron bridge across the Kwai Yai River is the main attraction for tourists. The Japanese brought the bridge from Java and it formed part of what became known as the Death Railway linking Thailand with Burma. Bombed by the Allies, the bridge was rebuilt after the war using the original curved spans of the bridge. The center of the bridge track has been thoughtfully turned into a steel-plated walkway so that you can cross the bridge on foot and there are little side platforms between the spans for sightseeing. A quick stop at the floating market will give you an opportunity to take a boat ride through the canal system. The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is located in Ratchaburi Province which is just over 100 kms or two hourโ€™s drive from the capital city of Bangkok. This place in particular is a fertile area, irrigated by a 32 kilometer straight-line canal constructed by King Rama IV way back in 1866. It connects the Taachin River with the Mae Klong River and became a major transport artery between the provinces of Samut Sakorn and Samut Songkram. This market is famous for the quality of its fruits namely grapes, mangoes, bananas, oranges, papaya & coconut. Tourists can also opt in for a two day or a three day tour around Kanchanaburi. The tiger temple elephant ride day trip will also give you an insight into the Kanchanaburi wildlife. You can spend the afternoon with the tigers and then head on down to the Elephant Camp where you can take up the unforgettable challenge of an elephant ride. The Tiger Temple Exclusive Breakfast with the Monks Program provides early access to the Tiger Temple for an exclusive morning program limited to a small group of people. The tourists can encounter four uninterrupted hours with tigers of all ages from tiny cubs to full grown adult tigers. This includes feeding tiger cubs, playing with young tigers in the waterfall, shampooing the tigers, and finally down into the canyon where you are in the safety cage and the adult tigers are running free around you. The Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan, a complex of caves located in Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan Meditation Centre is a must see. Each cave here has a specific name based on their characteristics; such as Tham Badan with knee-leveled water, Tham Phopu Ruesi, Tham Kaeo Morakot, Tham Keao Sawan Bandan, and Tham Kaeo with stalactites and stalagmites that glitter like diamond when sunlight shines on them. Dressing appropriately and wearing comfortable shoes is an advice given to tourists. Over the years, the magnificent landscape and the charming beauty of Kanchanaburi has transformed into a major tourist attraction. Some of the prominent tourist spots apart from The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak, the tiger safari and the Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan include the well-known waterfalls and caves once inhabited by Neolithic man, pristine national parks, tranquil rivers, virgin forests, and reservoirs. Kanchanaburi is also known for fishing, canoeing, mountain biking, bird-watching, star-gazing and golfing.