Place to visit
Tham Pha, Laos: what it is and when to go
Tham Pha is a cave in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is October to February. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos · Nature
- Where
- Laos
- Best time
- October to February.
- Nearest airport
- LPQ Luang Phabang, 86 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 19.50134, 102.87271
What it is and where
Tham Pha is a cave in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos.
Its coordinates are 19.50134, 102.87271; the nearest main airport is Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ, Luang Phabang), 86 km as the crow flies. How to get around Laos (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Laos. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tham Pha is October to February.
- JanBest time10:57
- FebBest time11:22
- MarPossible11:52
- AprBetter not12:27
- MayBetter not12:55
- JunBetter not13:10
- JulBetter not13:04
- AugBetter not12:40
- SepPossible12:06
- OctBest time11:33
- NovBest time11:04
- DecBest time10:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Laos in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Laos
To enter Laos there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Laos checklist. Currency: Lao kip (LAK); plugs: Type A, B, C, E and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 1191 police · 1190 fire · 1195 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Phu KengMountain in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos22 km
- Plain of Jars Site 1Part of a World Heritage site in Laos31 km
- Phou PhadaySummit32 km
- Plain of Jars Site 2In Xiangkhouang Province, Laos36 km
- MAG Visitor CentreMuseum in Phōnsavan, Laos37 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Laos guide.
More in Laos: Nature
- Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park: national park in Vietnam
- Phou Bia
- Kuang Si Falls: Laos falls
- Virachey National Park: Park
- Phu Sang National Park: national park in Northern Thailand
- Doi Phu Kha National Park: national park of Thailand
Every Laos place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tham Pha?
It is a cave in Xiangkhouang Province, Laos.
When is the best time to visit Tham Pha?
October to February. In June there are 13 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 50.
How do you get to Tham Pha?
The nearest main airport is Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ), 86 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Laos is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Laos map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Phu Keng, Plain of Jars Site 1, Phou Phaday. The rest is in the Laos guide.
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