Wellness & Nature
Walk Slowly • Breathe Deeply • Reconnect with Nature
Khao Chan Ngam starts at the edge of the resort. Walk the soft trail at sunrise, end the day in the Sky Pool, and eat well in between.
Nature Walk · Soft Trail
The Khao Chan Ngam soft trail
About 2 km of gentle path through dry evergreen forest and sandstone outcrops. No climbing gear, no rush. Walk with a host, or on your own after checking in with the front desk.
Bring walking shoes, water and insect repellent. Ask us about guided walks.
Trail map · 2 km
Khao Chan Ngam Nature Trail
About 2 km from the edge of the resort to Mushroom Rock, through dry evergreen forest, sandstone outcrops shaped by wind and rain, and prehistoric rock paintings. Numbered posts C17 to C1 mark the way.
Along the trail
- C17Start, beside the resort
- C16Dry evergreen forest
- C15Old monk's quarters
- C13–C14Steep descent
- C11–C12Cross-bedded rock and the Chan Ngam rest area
- C10Wild Melientha tree (phak wan pa)
- C9Red cross-bedded sandstone overhang
- C8Old monk's cell and the two-coloured stone
- C7Heart of Khao Chan Ngam
- C6U-turn junction
- C5Shark-mouth rock
- C4Prehistoric rock paintings
- C3Bat Strait, a narrow rock passage
- C2Overturned cross-bedding rock
- C1Mushroom Rock, the finish
Tell the front desk or the coordinator every time you walk the trail, so someone knows you are out there.
- 082-319-8333ChanNgarm Mountain View Resort
- 081-579-2598Khorat Geopark Management Committee
- 1669Emergency
Rescue access: from the temple side for C1–C13, from the resort side for C14–C17.
- Proper walking shoes
- Drinking water
- Rain jacket
- A charged phone
- Hat and sun protection
- Light essentials only
- Take your rubbish back with you
- Do not touch, write on or mark the rocks and paintings
- No smoking, alcohol or camping
- Do not cut or pick plants
- Keep your voice down for the wildlife
Activities
Six ways to slow down
Forest Bathing
60 minA slow, guided walk that uses all five senses.
Breathing
20 minSimple breathing practice on the hill deck.
Mindfulness
30 minQuiet sitting and journaling at the viewpoint.
Nature Walk
60–90 minThe full trail with a host who knows the plants.
Morning Walk
06:00Catch the mist before it lifts off the valley.
Sunset Walk
17:00Golden light along the sandstone ridge.
Wellness Journey
One day, four steps
Our suggested order for a full wellness day on the mountain.
Fitness
Warm up in the gym.
Nature Trail
Walk the 2 km soft trail.
Sky Pool
Cool down with the valley view.
Healthy Food
Refuel with fresh, local dishes.
Signature
Sky Pool
The pool sits at the edge of the hill, so the valley fills the view while you swim. It is at its best early in the morning and just before sunset.
