Thailand

Places to visit near Photharam

Photharam is a town in Thailand, home to about 36,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 38 buddhist sites, 0 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Wat Ban Pong (16 km), Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang (16 km) and Wat Mai Huai Luek (17 km).

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Photharam at a glance

Location
Thailand
Population
about 36,248
Coordinates
13.6923° N, 99.8497° E
Places within 50 km
46 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Photharam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Photharam: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Photharam

181 buddhist sites within 100 km of Photharam. The closest is Wat Ban Pong (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Photharam

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Photharam. The closest is วังทวีวัฒนา (67 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Photharam

12 museums within 100 km of Photharam. The closest is Thai Human Imagery Museum (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Photharam

8 parks within 100 km of Photharam. The closest is Thawiwanarom Park (68 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Photharam

6 churches within 100 km of Photharam. The closest is The First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok (87 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Photharam

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Photharam. The closest is Masjid Bang Luang (87 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Photharam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Photharam
  2. 17 km Wat Mai Huai Luek · Buddhist site, Ratchaburi
  3. 4 km Wat Lat Ya Phraek · Buddhist site, Nakhon Pathom
  4. 13 km Wat Ban Pong · Buddhist site, Ratchaburi
  5. 31 km Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang · Buddhist site, Ratchaburi
  6. 11 km Wat Mahathat Worawihan · Buddhist site, Ratchaburi
  7. 21 km Back to Photharam

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From travellers near Photharam

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How to reach Photharam

    All places near Photharam by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Photharam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites38181Wat Ban Pong (16 km)
    Other attractions631Wat Don Khanak (28 km)
    Forts & heritage025วังทวีวัฒนา (67 km)
    Museums112Thai Human Imagery Museum (50 km)
    Parks08Thawiwanarom Park (68 km)
    Churches06The First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok (87 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Masjid Bang Luang (87 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Nakhon Pathom Municipality Zoo (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Khao Phu Rang (66 km)
    Temples01Vishnu Shrine (88 km)

    Photharam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Photharam?

    Wat Ban Pong (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang (Buddhist site, about 16 km), Wat Mai Huai Luek (Buddhist site, about 17 km), Wat Lat Ya Phraek (Buddhist site, about 21 km), Wat Mahathat Worawihan (Buddhist site, about 21 km), Wat Don Sao Kiat Milinthabunyaram (Buddhist site, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Photharam?

    46 places on Spotwander: 38 buddhist sites, 6 other attractions, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Photharam?

    Wat Ban Pong, about 16 km by road; Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Photharam?

    วังทวีวัฒนา, about 67 km by road; Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang) (82 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Photharam?

    Thai Human Imagery Museum, about 50 km by road; The JEATH War Museum (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Photharam?

    Start in Photharam, visit Wat Mai Huai Luek, then Wat Lat Ya Phraek, then Wat Ban Pong, then Wat Nong Hoi Phra Aram Luang, then Wat Mahathat Worawihan, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Photharam?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Photharam

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Photharam’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.