B&B Casa De Jonghe is located in the northeastern province of Thailand Nong Bua Lamphu.
Nongbua Lamphu, located in the heart of the Korat Plateau, is a recently formed Thai province known for its alluring beauty and prehistoric sites. This province was decentralized from Udon Thani Province in 1993. Nongbua Lamphu has a 900-year-old history according to the numerous archaeological evidences found here.
The most interesting tourist destination in Nongbua Lamphu is Phu Kao-Phu Phan Kham National Park. Situated near the lake at Ubonrat Dam at the foot of Phu Phan Mountain, this park offers remarkable scenic splendor. This park is known for its high mountains, beautiful waterfalls, intriguing caves with prehistoric drawings and dense forests. Adventure lovers can enjoy hiking and camping in these jungles. The lake at Ubonrat Dam is a popular fishing area. The park is about an hour and a half drive from the B&B. Camping equipment can be rented via the B&B
The enormous Erawan Cave is also definitely worth a visit and is another 15 minutes away from Casa De Jonghe. This cave houses a large statue of Lord Buddha amidst beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Wat Tham Klong Phen, a quiet forest monastery outside the city, is revered as the home of the famous meditation monk Luang Phu Khao Analayo.
Nongbua Lamphu is also very popular among historians. There are a large number of prehistoric and archaeological sites in this region. Prehistoric drawings discovered on a mountain at the archaeological site of Phu Pha are believed to be 2000 to 3000 years old. Another archaeological site is located near the city of Nongbua Lamphu, where 140 million year old fossils of molluscs have been excavated.
The cultural wealth of the people of this province is clearly illustrated by the various fairs and festivals that are held annually. The most colorful of these is the Boon Bung Fai Festival or Rocket Festival held in June. Other popular events include the pilgrimage to the Holy Erawan Cave held in April and King Naresuan the Grand Fair held in January. During these fairs, various religious ceremonies and entertainment activities are organized. All in all, there is plenty to do for the tourist who is interested in Thai culture. Of course, the owners of the B&B are willing to show you the area for a reasonable fee. You can of course also rent a car yourself and explore the area yourself. We are happy to tell you what is worth it