Photos: climbing Khao Lom Muak, Ao Manao, Prachuap

Khao Takiab, Khao Tao, Pranburi, Paknampran, Khao Kalok, Dolphin Bay, Sam Roi Yod and Prachuabkirikhan. Discussion on areas south of Hua Hin.
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Photos: climbing Khao Lom Muak, Ao Manao, Prachuap

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Harder than it looks this climb took almost an hour, the first half is steps then you have to use a rope to climb the rest, a reasonable standard of fitness is required. The stunning views over Prachuap town at the top well worth it though.
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Great photos! Any commercial flights into that airport or is it all military?
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Great photos buksi - how high is it?
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All military.

About a thousand feet - though it felt higher!
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I have considered the climb several times, but the need to use ropes has always put me off. I hadn't realised the ropes are static, and fixed. I might consider it soon.

It certainly looks worth the effort.
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prcscct wrote:Great photos! Any commercial flights into that airport or is it all military?
No commercial flights and very few military, essentially helicopters from time to time.
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Nice, Thanks!!
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I climbed it this morning and met an American man in his sixties, living in Prachuap city, who told me he does it 3 times every morning... It took me about one hour, stopping to take pictures and enjoy the views, and I saw the man on his way up and down 2 times.
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Great pictures buksida :thumb:

Those white sandy beaches look so enticing.

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Great photo's guys. I winter in Prachuap and was reluctant to give it a go as I have a bit of a bum leg. After seeing these pics I'll definitely climb it next trip.
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Hi there ,may i know is khao lom muak open everyday ? I saw some articles post in the internet that khao lom muak only open on some season eg songkran .i plant to go at end of march .it is open during that time ?
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As far as I know it is open all the time. But I wouldn't recommend the climb in wet weather.
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One thing is not clear to me - is Dolphin Bay the bay we see in these pcitures, i.e. the bay of Prachuab?
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I wait until they build a cable car.
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I was told it's only open at weekends now and public holidays. No idea how true that is.
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