The Tiger Cave Temple, or Wat Tham Seua, is so-called because a tiger once lived in the cave that is today the monastery’s main hall. Located a few km from Krabi Town, the karst outcrops belonging to the Khao Phanom Bencha mountain range are home to one of the most sacred sites in the South of Thailand.
To reach this spectacular temple, take a taxi from Krabi Town or Ao Nang. If you decided to drive by yourself, take the way to the airport and turn left at the Wat Tham Seua traffic light, a few hundred meters before Big C complex. Although most of the buildings are in a natural forest park accessible by any vehicle, the most stunning construction is at the end of a rather large stairway taking you upwards 1260 steps, so to fully enjoy the marvels of the Wat Tham Seua surroundings, one must be willing to embark in an extra challenge: a climbing journey to the top of its mountain.
