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Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin, Thailand

Posted By: Renegade Travels | Posted in: Isaan, Surin, Thailand

Phanom Sawai Forest Park is located in Thailand’s northeastern province of Surin, and is around 20 km from the city center. To get there by car, take the road to Prasat for 14 km, then turn right and follow the road for a further 6 km. The park is noted for its three peaks, Buddha statues and views of the surrounding countryside. The three peaks are Phanom Srei, Phanom Preah and Phanom Krol.

Phanom Srei

Steps Leading To Buddha Image At Phanom Sawai Forest Park
Steps Leading To Buddha Image At Phanom Sawai Forest Park

At Phanom Srei you’ll see these steps leading up to the Buddha image. The are 1,080 bells on the way up, and at the bottom you can buy a stick to hit the bells for 50 baht.

Buddha Image At Phanom Sawai Forest Park
Buddha Image At Phanom Sawai Forest Park

If you walk around to the back of the Buddha image, you can walk out onto some rocks to get a great view of the surrounding countryside. Be very careful though, as there is a big drop and you could easily slip and seriously injure yourself.

View From Phanom Srei At Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin
View From Phanom Srei At Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin

Phanom Preah

Buddha Image At Phnom Preah At Phanom Sawai Forest Park
Buddha Image At Phnom Preah At Phanom Sawai Forest Park

The second peak, Phanom Preah is just behind the temple. You can walk up one side of the hill and back down the other side. You’ll see a large number of Buddha images on the hill, including the one above that is at the top.

Buddha Images At Phanom Preah In Surin, Thailand
Buddha Images At Phanom Preah In Surin, Thailand

Phanom Krol

Eight-Porched Hall At Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin
Eight-Porched Hall At Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin

The third peak is Phanom Krol, and this is where you’ll find an eight-porched hall that displays an imitation of Buddha’s Holy Footprint.

Imitation Buddha Footprint At Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin
Imitation Buddha Footprint At Phanom Sawai Forest Park, Surin

Phanom Sawai Forest Park Details

Opening Hours: 08:00-16:00 every day

Entrance Fee: Free for both Thai people and foreigners.

Hotels In Surin

For some great hotels in Surin, check out Agoda Surin.

Martina Hotel Surin

Martina Hotel, Surin
Martina Hotel, Surin

This hotel gets some of the best reviews on Agoda. Click here to book a room at Martina Hotel, Surin.

Click here to know how we traveled from Bangkok to Surin by Bus.

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