The Otavao Waterfall is located in Khlong Village in Otavao Commune, only 10 Km away from Pailin's City center. The water flowing down the mountain top is pure and fresh and rests in 7 different basins along the way, some of which allow for a quick refreshing ...
The Otavao Waterfall is located in Khlong Village in Otavao Commune, only 10 Km away from Pailin's City center.
The water flowing down the mountain top is pure and fresh and rests in 7 different basins along the way, some of which allow for a quick refreshing dip.
Of course it is not the Niagara Falls but it makes for a great afternoon of relaxation or meditation with easy access to restoration and refreshments.
Otavao resort is along the Phnom Khiev. There is 9 kilometers distance from the Pailin city, and there are 371 kilometers away from Phnom Penh, from Battambang to Pailin until Thailand's border, there are 105km. Since 1996 late, under the conciliation national political of Cambodia Royal Government and under the wise-talent leadership of Pailin governor, nowadays there’re developments like some other location in the Cambodia. Since 1998 early under the political victor of government, now presence Pailin Province has become the mass attraction up relevance economic zone, for the people investor inside and foreign countries, because the zone is very potential for the economic Especially natural eco-tourism. Pailin is plentiful of forest, valleys, waterfalls, creeks and wildlife. For this is very attraction for the travelers.
If you’re going to spend the day in Pailin, Otavao Waterfall is the area’s top attraction.
It’s an easy trek to the top with several different sets of stairs along the way that lead down to the falls.
An unnamed restaurant is at the top and offers Khmer food and cold drinks. It’s a great place to rest as it overlooks the falls and offers marvellous views of the surrounding lush scenery.
Several canopies are dotted along the falls and serve as good spots for resting or a picnic. It’s best visited during rainy season, but either way, you’ll likely have the site to yourself.
Admission is $2 for foreigners, free for locals. The falls are around 9km south of Pailin town.
Otavao Waterfall
Around 9km south of Pailin town
By Matt French .
Guest Name: Mr. Tomas Walkiewicz
Country: Poland
City: Krakow
N.of Person: 3 pax
Travel date: 2025-02-10
Booked: Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon
Tour Style: Tour Activities
Duration: 30 Mins