This ancient village is located near Promloke waterfall in the foothills of Khao Luang mountain in Nakorn Si Thammarat. The area is a rich source of water and the locals here have adopted a mixed farming concept or “Suan Somrom”, where fruits and vegetables are grown among wild plants without chemicals. Visitors can explore a community specializing in snake venom treatment and follow a challenging hiking trail that leads to the highest peak in the South; along the way, marvel at fern species dating back to the Jurassic era in the cloud forest. Those interested in Southern art and culture can join basic Manorah dance, batik making, Manorah beading, and Khanom La (a traditional dessert that’s usually offered to monks) workshops.
| Day 1 | |
| Afternoon | Meet at Promloke Tourist Community Office and get some basic information about the community. |
| Check-in at the accommodation. Prepare to hike to Khao Luang. | |
| Leave Promloke community and head to Khao Luang via Promloke waterfall. | |
| Visit Suan Somrom (a mixed fruit orchard) | |
| Evening | Dinner |
| Batik workshop at the community office | |
| Return to the homestay. | |
| Day 2 | |
| Morning | Breakfast |
| Explore the community and learn about growing mushrooms, making broomsticks and bake some banana. | |
| Noon | Lunch at the homestay |
| Afternoon | Visit Khao Khun Panom cave and follow the footsteps of King Taksin. |
| Learn how to make natural herbal soap. | |
| Return home safely. | |
Plane
The flight from Bangkok to Nakorn Si Thammarat Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. From the airport, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the community.
Train
Take a train from Bangkok and get off at Nakorn Si Thammarat station approximately 16 hour and 30 minutes. From the station, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the community.
