Countdown, time to go to Khao Khitchakut

Countdown! "Khao Khitchakut, Chanthaburi Province" is preparing to open for tourism early 2023. It can be said that it is another destination that religious people and travelers who like to exercise their legs have been waiting to go to. Next year, Khao Khitchakut is preparing to reopen again. The date has been announced as January 22, 2023 - March 22, 2023, a long 2-month period. For religious people and travelers who are looking forward to traveling up the mountain to worship the footprint of Phra Phutthabat Phluang, it's time to plan your trip and start exercising your body. But from the looks of it, it shouldn't be too tiring (I think) because the weather will probably be nice and not too hot. If traveling by private car, take Sukhumvit Road. When you reach the Khao Rai Ya intersection, turn left onto Highway No. 3249 for about 24 kilometers, using the way up to Khao Phra Bat Phluang. When you reach Wat Phra Bat Phluang, you must park your personal car in the parking lot. Then there are cars available to take you up Khao Phra Bat. Because Khao Khitchakut is a national park area, private cars are definitely not allowed to enter because the road is very steep. Plus, there are laterite all the way, so there are 2 ways to get to the top of the mountain: Hike up, which takes 7-8 hours Take a four-wheel drive vehicle provided by the temple There are 2 service points for Khao Khitchakut: Wat Phluang: This temple is located right on the way up the mountain, which is the most popular point because there is a large parking lot and various shops. If you take a car from this temple, you have to take 2 transfers. The first transfer goes halfway up, then you have to take another transfer to reach the top. At this stop, there is a pagoda in the middle of the mountain for you to pay homage to. Wat Kating: This temple is not far away. This place provides a single transfer service to the top. There is a moderate amount of parking space, but if there are a lot of people, you may have to park outside the temple. Khao Khitchakut is located in Khao Khitchakut National Park, Tambon Phluang King, Amphoe Khao Khitchakut, Chanthaburi Province. On top is a Buddha footprint enshrined, which is 1,050 meters above sea level, making it the highest in Thailand. It is said that whoever comes to pay homage to the footprint of the Lord Buddha on the top of Khao Khitchakut is like being in the presence of the Lord Buddha, who will receive great merit and happiness. If you come to pray, your wishes will come true. #Red cloth #Khao Khitchakut Red cloth The Red Cloth Square is located beyond the Phra Bat Square. It is another place where many people often travel to write their wishes on the red cloth, with the belief that once they write their wishes on the cloth, their wishes will come true. In fact, the officials originally hung the red cloth to indicate the danger of the area, because this area is the end of the border on Khao Khitchakut, which is very steep. However, after more and more people started writing their wishes, this place has become another important spot when traveling up Khao Khitchakut. There are 9 important places to pay homage to on Khao Khitchakut, with only 5 secrets to praying at, and you have to pray for only one thing. It is also believed that when you come back down from the mountain, your wishes will come true. The best time to climb Khao Khitchakut Time when there are few people > 13.00-20.00 every day (Recommend Saturday-Sunday is the best) Time when you should avoid crowds > 21.00-08.00, there will be a lot of people #mind_madge #driveallthetimeiftiredthenrest #thailand #missnature #waitingforthedaytodepart #travelchanthaburi