Place to visit
Wat Tham Chetawan, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Wat Tham Chetawan is a Buddhist temple in Nan province, Thailand (วัดถ้ำเชตวัน) (Nan, Thailand). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Buddhist temple in Nan province, Thailand · Temples
- Local name
- วัดถ้ำเชตวัน
- Where
- Thailand · 55150, Nan
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 179 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
- Website
- watchetawan.org
- Coordinates
- 18.27277, 100.57813
What it is and where
Wat Tham Chetawan is a Buddhist temple in Nan province, Thailand (วัดถ้ำเชตวัน) (Nan, Thailand). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nan, Thailand, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 61 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 18.27277, 100.57813; the nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 179 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Thailand. 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 Wat Tham Chetawan is November to February.
- JanBest time11:01
- FebBest time11:24
- MarPossible11:53
- AprBetter not12:25
- MayPossible12:52
- JunPossible13:05
- JulPossible13:00
- AugPossible12:37
- SepPossible12:06
- OctPossible11:34
- NovBest time11:07
- DecBest time10:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55. 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 Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
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
- Khun Sathan National ParkNational park8.8 km
- Si Nan National ParkNational park in Thailand29 km
- Lam Nam Nan National ParkNational park in Thailand40 km
- Wat Phra That Cho HaeBuddhist temple in Phrae province, Thailand45 km
- Wat Chai MongkhonBuddhist temple in Phrae province, Thailand48 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Temples
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Arun: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Pho: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
- Erawan Shrine: shrine Dedicated to Brahma in Bangkok
Every Thailand place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wat Tham Chetawan?
It is a Buddhist temple in Nan province, Thailand (วัดถ้ำเชตวัน in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wat Tham Chetawan?
November to February. In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55.
How do you get to Wat Tham Chetawan?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 179 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand 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 Khun Sathan National Park, Si Nan National Park, Lam Nam Nan National Park. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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