Description
Kbal Damrei, or Elephant Head Waterfall, is a forest cascade destination in Pailin’s hill landscape. Travel accounts also use the name 32-tier waterfall for this outing.
Treat the tier count as a local description of a longer watercourse. It does not establish 32 maintained platforms, an inspected climb or a route suitable for every visitor.
Place and locality context ↗How to Get There
Travel from Battambang to Pailin on the Road 57 corridor by car or other road transport. Continue from Pailin town to local hills, farms and waterfall approaches.
For Kbal Damrei Waterfall, continue toward Tuol Lvea / Phnom Khiev landscape. A car or motorbike covers the local road section; use the established approach for the final walk and keep a return vehicle for a countryside outing.
Road and transport context ↗Admission
Entry, parking and activities can be charged separately at recreation sites. A reliable current tariff is not published in the reviewed sources; keep a separate cash allowance for the visit rather than relying on an old quoted price.
Things to Do
Choose a short locally approved walk and look at the cascade and forest surroundings. Ask the guide how the Elephant Head and 32-tier names are used locally.
Place and locality context ↗What to Eat
Longan is a characteristic Pailin crop; buy fruit in season. Rice, noodle dishes and market snacks make practical meals before a countryside outing.
Where to Stay
Pailin town is the main base for Phnom Yat and surrounding countryside. An orchard or day-use resort is not automatically an overnight property.
Best Time to Visit
Water flow is usually stronger during and after the rainy season, while the dry season can expose more rock. Visit in daylight and avoid the stream during heavy rain or a sudden rise in water level.
Before You Go
Do not set off along an unconfirmed forest track or attempt to connect cascades using map distance alone. Current access needs to be checked before travelling.
Check current provincial access and the linked official border-area travel advice before arranging this outing.
Current official travel advice ↗Videos
Watch visits and stories about this place. Older footage may show different access, facilities or river conditions.
Kbal Damrei Waterfall in Pailin
By NAMO8
Recorded visit matched to the place by its published title and locality. Recording date and present access are not established. Use the source link if the platform restricts embedded playback.
Open original ↗The waterfall known as Kbal Damrei or 32 tiers
By Tha Rin
Recorded visit matched to the place by its published title and locality. Recording date and present access are not established. Use the source link if the platform restricts embedded playback.
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Location map
Site location: Mapped Elephant Head Waterfall feature
Shows the published site location; follow the signed visitor approach.
Location reference ↗Tuol Lvea / Phnom Khiev landscape, Pailin Province, Cambodia
Guide reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices and access can change.