Tham Lod Cave, Mae Hong Son

Tham Lod Cave is situated in the Pang Mapha district of Mae Hong Son province, in the northwest of Thailand. The word “tham” means “cave” in Thai language, so we can actually just refer to the place as simply, “Tham Lod”.

The cave is one of Thailand’s most impressive and accessible caves. It has many attractive limestone stalactite formations and an unusual coffin cave hidden within the main cave.

One of its main features is the freshwater stream, which runs through the middle of the cave for about 200-300 metres. The cave is also home to large numbers of bats and birds.

Geologic formations grow out of the floor and ceiling, occasionally forming columns where the stalactites and stalagmites join together over vast periods of time.