Phra Phuttha Bat Noi Temple is a community temple with a long-standing history and deep-rooted faith, located in Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province. The temple has long served as a spiritual center for local residents and pilgrims, and is especially revered as the site that enshrines a sacred Buddha footprint, which is considered both unusual and highly sacred.

The distinctive feature of the Buddha footprint at Phra Phuttha Bat Noi Temple is that it is imprinted deeply into the bedrock on a hillside. The footprint measures approximately one cubit in width_ and about three cubits in length. According to long-held local belief, clear water continuously seeps from within the footprint and never dries up, even during the dry season. This phenomenon is regarded as miraculous, and the water is believed to possess sacred and spiritual power.

The temple is surrounded by Phra Phutthabat Noi Mountain, a limestone mountain characterized by steep slopes and sharply pointed peaks arranged in intricate layers. The landscape appears striking and picturesque, resembling traditional Chinese mountain paintings. This area has been recognized as a limestone ecosystem conservation community and has received the Green Globe Award, thanks to the collective efforts of local villagers to protect the forest and mountains from limestone quarrying concessions.

As a result of these conservation efforts, the surrounding natural environment remains rich and well preserved. The area serves as a habitat for several rare wildlife species, including the serow (often referred to as the “mountain horse”) and the limestone wagtail, as well as endemic plant species unique to limestone ecosystems. This makes the area valuable not only in terms of religion, but also ecology and environmental conservation.

Beyond its religious significance, Phra Phuttha Bat Noi Temple has also become a popular destination for adventure travelers, particularly those interested in rock climbing and rappelling. The limestone cliffs offer steep and challenging routes, while nearby nature trails lead to scenic viewpoints on the mountaintop, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Pa Sak River and the expansive plains of Kaeng Khoi District.

For pilgrims, walking up the Naga staircase to pay homage to Luang Pho Yai and the sacred Buddha footprint amid the quiet mountain valley provides a deeply peaceful and spiritually uplifting experience. Meanwhile, nature photographers are drawn to the contrast between the gray limestone cliffs, lush green forests, and the interplay of sunlight during the early morning and late afternoon hours.

Phra Phuttha Bat Noi Temple is therefore a place where Buddhist faith, natural wonder, and environmental conservation are harmoniously intertwined, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience both inner tranquility and the enduring grandeur of limestone mountains shaped by time.

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How to Get There

Private Car:

• From Bangkok, take Mittraphap Road towards Saraburi. At Kaeng Khoi, turn left onto Highway 3224 (towards Song Khon). Follow the signs to Ban Phra Phuttha Bat Noi; the temple entrance is clearly visible among the limestone hills.

Public Transport:

• Take a bus or van to Saraburi or Kaeng Khoi, then use a local songthaew (Saraburi-Kaeng Khoi-Song Khon route) to reach the temple.

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Travel Tips

• For those planning to hike or climb, wear proper hiking shoes or climbing gear. It is recommended to have a local guide for safety.

• The temple area is quiet and serves as a meditation site; please minimize noise and dress politely.

• Recommended visiting times are 08:00 - 10:30 AM and 04:00 - 05:30 PM to avoid the heat and see the best views.

• If lucky, you might spot Serows coming down for water or walking along the cliffs in the early morning.

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Admission Fee

• Local visitors: Free

• Foreign visitors: Free

Opening Hours

• Open Daily: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM