Ban Nahin

Ban Nahin (ບ້ານນາຫິນ), commonly called Ban Khoun Kham and Na Hin village is a settlement on Route 8 in northern Khammouane Province, in Central Laos.

An introduction to Ban Nahin

Ban Nahin has a population presence of around 3,000 and is on Route 8 between Vieng Kham (west, on Route 13 to Vientiane) and Lak Sao (east, to the Vietnam border). Ban Nahin is a village in a valley neighbored by limestone mountains and near the most beautiful mountain viewpoint in south Laos. Ban Nahin is a good choice for those who are doing the famous Khammouane motorbike tour known as The Loop (starting in Tha Khaek) and a good choice as well for those who want to visit either the miraculous Konglor cave (50 kilometers from Nahin) or Tad Namsanam waterfall. The latter can be visited by a 3 kilometers jungle hike from Nahin. Ban Nahin has dozens of guesthouses and few restaurants that sell more than Lao traditional food. Ban Nahin is a holiday destination for Lao tourists.

Get in

Ban Nahin sits on Route 8 and most transport along Route 8 stops here to pick up and deliver passengers. The village is commonly called Ban Khoun Kham and is signposted using that name.

By bus or songthaew

From Lak Sao: (Rte 8) Songthaews are available. 60 kilometers travelling on a paved road with a plenty of hairpins will take more than one hour.

From Tha Khaek: There are direct buses to and from Tha Khaek in the early morning. Otherwise change buses at Vieng Kham.

From Vientiane: Any bus to Lak Sao should stop at Ban Nanin. More regular buses headed south along Route 13 (in the direction of Tha Khaek, Pakse and beyond) should stop at the crossroads village of Vieng Kham (Rte 13/Rte 8 junction, commonly called Namthone. The road to Nahin is indicated by prominent signposts for the Konglor Cave. Buses for Lak Xao and semi-regular songthaews (crucially pickup trucks with benches in the back) can be hailed from here as they pass through. Songthaews drive frequently for a fixed price of 62,000 kip per person. This journey of 40 kilometers takes around 45 minutes.

By motorbike

Renting a motorbike from Tha Khaek or driving your own vehicle is highly popular. Nahin sits on a popular motorbiking itinerary known as "the Loop".

Get around

The town of Ban Nahin is located just 100 m parallel to Route 8. Ban Nahin is small enough to walk around.

Motorbikes can be rented at several places, but don't expect to find Japanese quality. Renting an old Chinese bike will cost around 80,000 kip a day. Sok Say Guesthouse (at the primary street, west side of town) offers the best rental service. Price is 50-80,000 kip for one person a day, depending on the number of days and number of people travelling on one motorbike. Better to rent a bike in Tha Khaek where the rental rivalry is stronger.

What to See

Just five kilometers west of Ban Nahin, on Route 8 at a higher altitude and there is an amazing viewpoint. Relax there and shoot your amazing pictures of the limestone scenery. One of the best places in Laos for your sunset pictures.

What to do in Ban Nahin

Information about trekking programs can be found in the Tourist Centre, which is located on the primary street, just 100 m west of the main junction.

• Konglor Cave - Tham Kong Lo | A 7 kilometers underground river that can be navigated by motorized long boat. It must be one of the main reasons for the many guest houses in Ban Nahin. Konglor can be visited by driving your motorbike or sharing a songthaew with fellow travellers. Bring your torch. In Konglor 152,000 kip is the price for a return boat trip, maximum 3 persons to a boat. The road to Konglor leads through a peaceful valley with tobacco fields. There are various guest houses near Konglor and some good homestays in the village about 1 kilometers from the cave itself (50,000 kip per person with breakfast and dinner, maximum three persons in the same house). More information at the Tourist Centre in Ban Nahin.

• Tad Namsamam - A waterfall, 3 kilometers from town, following an upstream jungle path with plenty of rocks to climb and possibilities of swimming. Perfect for a one-day trek, with or without local guide. The path starts at the left side of the only temple in town. Leave before noon, so you won't get lost in the dark. Beware of mosquitoes and elephants. The Tourist Centre will sell you a ticket for 15,000 kip, but thit is just a commission as there is no one to check your ticket.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Ban Nahin

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Ramadan in Ban Nahin

Ramadan 2025 in Ban Nahin

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

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The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Ban Nahin

• Inthapaya Guesthouse | Good English spoken and Internet available.

• Mi Thuna | Highly recommended by well-known travel guides, but the owner tends to antagonize guests depending on her mood.

• Sainamhai Resort - quality bungalows with attached bath in a secluded setting, with stunning vistas from the attached riverfront restaurant. Ideal for couples or those looking for a comfortable mattress after a long day on the back of a motorbike.

• Seng Chan | Established, high quality option.

• Vangphouthong Guesthouse - Double rooms including TV, air conditioning, fan, private bathroom with hot water and comfortable beds. Free drinking water, Tea and instant Coffee is offered and expect a clean room every day. If the owner is not around then call ahead or take a look around the back.

Where to go next after Ban Nahin

• Konglor (the town where the Konglor cave is located). Take either a tuk-tuk or public shuttle van (25,000 kip/1 hour). The shuttle van leaves at 15:00. Alternatively, to get back to Ban Nahin and the shuttle van back departs Konglor at 10:30 (25,000 kip).
• Tha Khaek

There are only three buses daily going to Thakek. They all depart in the morning and the last one leaves at 11:30 am (50,000 kip/4 hour). All info is on a big sign at the bus station.

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