Wat Woranat Banphot, Buddhist temple on Khao Kob hill in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand.
Wat Woranat Banphot is a Buddhist temple located on a hilltop in Pak Nam Pho, sitting roughly 185 meters above sea level. The site contains a pagoda holding Buddha relics and houses a replica of the Buddha's footprint for veneration.
The temple was founded during the Sukhothai period as a memorial built by a local ruler. It was created to honor a fallen warrior and preserve the memory of sacrifice from that era.
This site holds deep meaning for the local Buddhist community, especially during the Vassa period when monks gather in processions down the hillside to receive alms from worshippers. The ceremony creates a visible connection between the sacred space and the daily spiritual life of people in the region.
You can reach the temple via a paved road that winds up the hill or by climbing a stairway with many steps. Both routes lead to the top, so choose based on your preference for a gentler walk or a more challenging climb.
From the hilltop, you can see across to the entire city of Nakhon Sawan and the Bueng Boraphet lake, one of the largest freshwater bodies in the country. This panoramic view makes it a favored spot for people wanting to see the landscape spread out below.
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