About Wat Tham Suea
The temple began in 1975, when a meditating monk named Ajahn Jumnean saw tigers roaming the cave. Natural rock in the cave is shaped like a tiger's paw, and that's where the name comes from. There's a forest garden with several small caves, but most people come for the climb: 1,237 steps up to a large seated Buddha on the hilltop. It's a strenuous climb.
When to go
Best months for Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun): Dec to Mar. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Best
- Apr Good
- May Mixed
- Jun Avoid
- Jul Avoid
- Aug Avoid
- Sep Avoid
- Oct Mixed
- Nov Good
- Dec Best
Regional weather guide, not specific to Wat Tham Suea. Tap a month for details.
