Admire The Natural Beauty of Khao Lak

Take off to explore a natural getaway and stay in hotels Khao Lak where you can enjoy leisure and luxury. Based in the Phang Nga province, it is just about 60 kilometers from Phuket. The contrast between Phuket and Khao Lak could not be greater though as Khao lak attracts more families or tourists looking for some quiet time while Phuket tends to attract a more boisterous and party going crowd. Khao Lak is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Thailand today.

Khao Lak is named after the Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park which it abuts. The park is excellent for walking and trekkers can pass gushing waterfalls, thick jungle and wildlife. The park is a great place for admirers of wild life as it boasts of several species of animals and birds. The surrounding granite mountains provide the rich green foliage that Khao Lak enjoys and the mountains have a typical tropical verdant forest. The town’s coastal area and surrounds comes under the jurisdiction of the park and the main park area is within walking distance of Bang La On, one of the largest resort towns in Khao Lak.

Enjoy Nature at its Best

Around an hour away from Khao Lak is another fantastic park, the Khao Sok National Park. The most popular activity here is of course trekking through the age-old jungle. A big attraction of Khao Sok is the Cheow Larn Lake. The Khao Sok is predominantly ancient rainforest area covering the craggy limestone mountains in the area. Khao Sok also offers an opportunity to go through the jungle on elephant back. Travelers come from near and far to see the magnificent blue water lake with the roughly hewn limestone cliffs rising through the centre. The paths are clearly marked and guides are easily available. Boating and canoeing are also possible on the lake. Many also choose to raft down the gentle, meandering Sok River.

As an exciting seaside resort, Khao Lak is situated in the district of Takua Pa in the Phang Nga province, Thailand and evolves on the western coastline of the Andaman Sea. Tourists can take off to view the historical landmark and memorial with the tragic Police Boat 813, the scenic Chong Fah Waterfall, the Takuapa Old Town with its Sino-Portuguese architecture, the Khao Sok National Park and the gorgeous Lampi Waterfall. With many restaurants and eateries, visitors can sample the local and traditional dishes besides absorbing the culture. Another popular side trip from the Khao Lak area is to the Similan Islands. Diving and snorkeling here is superb because of the variety and beauty of the marine life. Tourists can go on boat rides at the Cheow Lan Lake and Rachaphrapha Dam, visit the Saori Foundation Centre with its intricate textile designs or they can enjoy the water sports, go surfing, diving and snorkeling at the many lovely dive sites. Aside from the awe-inspiring parks, the beaches of Khao Lak are excellent and the families who come here to take a breather from their daily lives are well served by every hotel Khao Lak.