Suwan Khuha Cave - Monkey Cave

This has a rich history of the Buddha religion. The caves are amazing to explore in the forest region. The vervet monkeys are everywhere and they climb on the rocks and trees and seem to enjoy having tourists come to visit them. You can even buy a fruit basket to feed them but do not expect them to be polite as the monkeys just snatch the food and eat.

We had a poor Chinese tour guy, so we couldn't really enjoy the location, due to the lack of lights it's a bit hard to take proper pictures, but it's a great location. Also a heavy shower and no tourists during our visit made us feel good. There are plenty of monkeys 🐒 you can feed them too

What an awe-inspiring wonder. To think of the history and reverence in the caves. Great stop on the temple tour. Just be ready to climb 260 steps.

A Mesmerizing Adventure at Monkey Cave, Thailand!

Visiting Monkey Cave was an unforgettable experience during my trip to Thailand! This hidden gem is a must-see for nature and adventure enthusiasts. Nestled amidst lush greenery and limestone cliffs, the cave is not only home to fascinating rock formations but also a playful troop of monkeys that added an extra dose of excitement.

The journey to the cave itself was an adventure, with a short hike, Once inside the cave. I was awe-struck by the stunning stalactites and stalagmites that seemed to form magical sculptures.

The highlight, of course, was the interaction with the adorable monkeys. However, it's essential to be cautious and follow the guidelines provided by the local authorities to ensure a safe and respectful encounter with these intelligent creatures.

The atmosphere inside the Monkey Cave is serene, and the sense of being surrounded by nature's wonders is unparalleled. I would recommend bringing a good camera to capture the beauty of this place. Also, wearing comfortable footwear is a must as the terrain can be uneven.

In conclusion, if you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure that combines natural beauty, wildlife, and a bit of thrill, Monkey Cave in Thailand is the perfect destination.

Note:
This review is based on my personal experience during my visit in July 2023. Please check for current updates and travel advisories before planning your trip.

Stopped here right before sunset as it says open. They tried to sell us bananas and then told us the monkeys went to sleep. Perseverance to see one, we walked around and one came down. Best moment!

Worth a visit - a beautiful Buddha cave temple full of stalactites and stalagmites coming together to add to the appeal of the place.
We started off our James Bond island tour with a trip to this cave, and had to rush through as we were on a tight schedule. But the little time we spent here was worth the view.

Nice time to see these inhabitants. But the main attraction is the temple built in the mountain, this is suggested to visit

Money cave and temple is a must. Don't feed the monkeys, but do visit the Buddhas inside, just remember to dress respectfully, the Thai's are very hot on this

Its a beautiful place to have a stopover in during day trips around the area. We followed a thai guy to the right of the cave to see more monkeys and a cave with over 1000 bats which was amazing.
Make sure to go right before entering the cave and following the path you will see a cave to the left go in it to see the bats, the monkeys are not always there but you need to call them and many will come.

An amazing cave full of Buddha images. There a supposed to be monkeys everywhere, inside and out. Certainly this was the case with my first two visits, several years ago, but this time, (Feb. '23) I saw none inside, and a grand total of two outside on a rock. I had purchased bananas and corn to feed them, and had to give the vendor the bag back minus one banana that I left on the ground!

It’s touristic and busy, but you find lot of not aggressive monkeys, a big laying buddha in a cave and another kinda big cave.
20 baht to enter is honest, not mandatory to buy food for monkeys.
So it’s good if you pass by or if it’s included in some excursions with few spots.

Wild monkeys!! Plenty of vendors selling little bananas to feed them (prices vary so shop around). Amazing cave temples with many statues.

Awesome place. Buddhist temple carved out from live stone with a cute monkey population outside very friendly woth people and kids

Here you can also find a cave with small harmless bats

Visited here as part of a tour the other day, great to hear and see some history of the Buddhist monks. Didn't see any monkeys as it was heavy rain though.

Overall, it was a good experience.
Please dress appropriately when visit here.

beautiful budhist temple inside a cave. dont worry about the monkey, they are well behave

The Monkey Cave is a short drive from Phuket. Totally worth it! There is a designated feeding area for the monkeys and local vendors who sell bananas and peanuts for feed. The monkeys are still wild animals and please remember you are in their home. No kicking or pushing the monkeys! Use some common sense and you will have a wonderful time.

Be careful of your bags of food purchased... They will steal anything they want!

Lots of monkeys, dogs and pigeons around. There are venders selling food, coffee and clothes on the way in. They also sell food for the monkeys for about 100thb. We met a few monkeys who were all friendly and polite. Women need to cover shoulders and knees in the temple but men don’t for some reason. Free to visit the surroundings and only 20thb for entry to temple itself which only takes about 10 minutes. No need for a tour guide unless you’re particularly interested.

Lots of monkeys, you can buy the feed from outside with plenty of vendors and options. The monkeys are well fed by tourist so their not violent or aggressive. They have become pickey eaters where they would only want fresh fruit, eggs and veggies, and peanuts.