The resort of Khao Lak in Thailand is on the shore Andaman Sea. Administratively subordinate to the province of Phang Nga. From Bangkok to it, in a straight line, 750 kilometers. Phuket is located south of 60 kilometers. From Phuket airport to this town go buses and taxis, the journey time is not more than one and a half hours. Next to him there are national parks Khao Sok and Khao Lak – Lampu, as well as loved by divers, Similan Islands.
Russian tour operators for some reason bypass Khao Lak resort side. Our compatriots get there for the most part on their own. Unlike Scandinavians, who took a fancy to him, and, apparently, his restrained nordic kind determined the general atmosphere there. The most interesting thing is that getting to Khao Lak is not much more difficult than touristy trampled beaches of Pattaya.
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For those who seek appeasement
Tours to Khao Lak are a real find for those who wants precisely to have a rest, instead of “to come off under the full program”. A small number of tourists, which are dominated by restrained on the emotions of Scandinavians, secluded beaches, not particularly developed entertainment infrastructure Most of all this town is like Phuket at the beginning of the tourist boom that began 25 years ago.
The main sights of Khao Lak are multi-kilometer beach coast and its thick framing rainforests. No one bothers you in a romantic silence to meet the dawn, and to spend the evening, leaving the horizon Indian Ocean, the sun. You can not take care in advance take a turn to the nearest restaurant or cafe. There is always free Thai cuisine is the most authentic.
Beaches
Khao Lak is a resort area, stretching from the town that gave it name, as much as thirty kilometers to the north along the Phet highway Kassem Road. The first on the way from Phuket will be the village of Ban Khao Lak and Khao Lak beach. Further north is the village of Ban La On and the beach Nang Tong, the villages of Bang Niang and Khuk Haq, each of which its beach of the same name.
Khao Lak Beach
Nang Thong Beach and Bang Niang Beach
If you find it overly boring, just a serene beach. rest as such, it is worth staying at the beaches of Nang Tong (Nang Thong Beach) and Bang Niang Beach. On the last tourists even a transvestite show is offered. In general, all the usual tourist infrastructure – bars, restaurants, salons of Thai massage, bike and bike rentals are there. Believed that the best beaches of Khao Laka are there. Of course, compared to Pattaya or Patong, it is extremely quiet there, and get lost on the same street as Bang Niang with a dozen pubs establishments impossible. The priestesses of the oldest profession work there, Therefore, the fad “sex tourism” in the recreation program can be leave
Nang Thong Beach
Bang Niang Beach
Khuk Khak Beach
Khuk Khak Beach, in our opinion, is one of most beautiful in Khao Lak. At the same time, it is the most deserted (people can be met unless near hotels) and remote from described above. For this reason, Khuk Khak is most welcome suitable for lovers of secluded relaxation. Also located here One of the best hotels in this resort is The Heaven Khao Lak.
Pakarang Beach
Pakarang Beach mainly enjoys popular with professional surfers because here There are ideal conditions for this sport. The rest of the beach quite large and sparsely populated. Nearby surf spot Located quite comfortable hotel Palm Galleria Resort.
Sunset beach
Sunset (Sunset Beach) is the southernmost part of the beach Kao Lucky is located right under the hill, near which, in its queue, there are several hotels with magnificent views of the bay. For couples we recommend to book a cozy HotelSensimar Khaolak Beachfront Resort, located right on the beach.
Pak Weeb Beach
Among the tourists is very popular beach Pak Vib (Pak Weeb Beach), a continuation of Pakarang beach, but clearly there is no border between them. vegetation directly by the sea, calmer waves, and uncrowded. Thanks to the white sand, he has a second The name is White Sand Beach.
Bang Sak Beach
Bang Sak Beach is located almost to the very north Khao Laka, near the town of Takua Pa. Shit pretty contrast in terms of population – are found as deserted places and quite habitable. There are also many comfortable surroundings. hotels and small restaurants where savory is offered Thai dishes. Highly recommend to visit the Haadson Hotel Resort.
On the other five beaches, the atmosphere is peaceful and patriarchal. Immediately beyond the threshold of hotels begins a forest or clean beach sand. But if this is not enough for you, then Go to the island of Koh Kho Khao. It is five minutes away. sea crossing from Bang Sak Beach. The length of its beach line is almost fifteen kilometers, and there are no more than a dozen hotels. In the low season there it is quite possible to feel like a Robinson and grieve about friday.
Cultural program
Sights. They all have character natural and natural. Khao Lak National Park, waterfalls, cleanest beaches. Only a monument dedicated to victims of the 2004 tsunami. This is a police boat left on shore. It is due to a natural cataclysm that most man-made objects Khao Lak no more than ten years. Trips to Khao Lak are offered by local travel agencies, but you can rent bikes and drive them around by yourself.
Khao Sok National Park
Shops and shopping. This kind of entertainment only possible in Bang Niang or Nang Tong, but shopaholic fans he will not bring much joy. In the villages there are few large network stores, even with 7-Eleven distributed throughout Thailand – Problems. Markets in Khao Lak offer the usual range of traditional Thai souvenirs, local goodies at reasonable prices. If without shopping is impossible, then go to Phuket Town and visit shopping center Central Festival.
Local market
Entertainment. The most significant places for “Kind on full” on Khao Lak are Moo Moo Cabaret – show transvestites, and Zantika Pub – a nightclub. They are on main street Bang Niang. The beaches offer jet ski rentals and a different set of beach activities. There are massage parlors, you can go to a bar or restaurant. If absolutely nothing to do, then at night You can launch Chinese lanterns into the sky.
Zantika Pub
Weather
The best weather in Khao Lak is observed during our Russian winter. From November to mid-March is not particularly hot just over thirty. Sometimes there are refreshing rains. Hell and great Drying begins in April and continues until June. If you want to spend the summer holidays in the bath, then come from May to October. The temperature is above thirty, it rains almost every day (more often at night). Exotics add strong winds, accelerating a high wave. The water temperature in any season above 27 degrees.
Hotels
Rest in Khao Lak can not be called budget. Accommodation and hotels that can be considered quite comfortable, several more expensive than, for example, on Samui, although cheaper than in Patong. The best hotels of Khao Lak are located in Bang Niang and Nan Tong. Cheaper than a thousand baht, there are no rooms. Are meeting offers and three thousand. The farther from the water, the cheaper. By for the most part, there are hotels that look like bungalows. They most expensive. Five minutes walk from them are located three and Five-story guesthouses, which offer rooms for 400-500 baht. You can view hotel options on the widget below or search others are on the websites of Hotellook.ru and ViewGuru.ru. Secret of finding cheap and comfortable hotels are painted here.
How to get from Phuket or Bangkok
The uncertainty of this resort among tourists is largely due to so that information about how to get to kao Luck is scarce and not particularly replicated.
Taxi. If you are not confused by the price of the trip, but you are safe on the way, you can order a transfer from Phuket to Khao Lak through, popular with tourists, service KiwiTaxi.ru. It is especially advantageous when traveling. company from 3 people.
Buses. Specialized tourist buses do not go there. There is a direct bus route from the bus station Phuket Town, ticket costs from 100 baht, it takes about two hours. You can also get on the slats, having reached the track by tuk-tuk Kasattri Road and catching a bus to Ranong or Chumphon there. You can get to Khao Lak by yourself from Bangkok by bus. Flights run from the southern bus station. A first class ticket costs from 1000 baht, regular flight two times cheaper.
Khao Lak Resort on the map of Thailand
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Bang Sak Beach at Khao Lak: 8.779564, 98.262405Beach Pak Weep Beach in Khao Lak: 8.747414, 98.253565 Beach Pakarang Beach in Khao Lak: 8.731211, 98.222237 Beach Khuk Khak Khak Beach in Khao Lak: 8.686330, 98.240647Bang Beach Niang Beach (Bang Niang) in Khao Lak: 8.664609, 98.244252 Nang Beach Tong (Nang Thong Beach) in Khao Lak: 8.646365, 98.245926 Sunset Beach (Sunset Beach) in Khao Lak: 8.631091, 98.243952 Khao Lak Beach Beach) to Khao Lak: 8.611743, 98.238244
