Kathu waterfall

Mention Kathu Waterfall to many visitors to Phuket and they will instantly conjure up mental images of hundreds of feet of water freefalling perpendicularly into a massive pool. Kathu Waterfall is nothing like this; rather it's a series of drop pools that sometimes are gushing with rainwater and sometimes not.

One thing is for sure, though: If you want to get to the very top of Kathu Waterfall expect a hard climb. Luckily, most of the way up comprises stairs and is shaded so you can stop and take rests at will. The best time to go is from June to November when there is plenty of monsoon water but it's advisable not to go when it's actually raining as things can get rather slippery underfoot. Right at the top there's a pool in which you can take a dip and there are 'drop pools' stationed along the way up to cool off in.