Festival
 "Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival" is annually held to inaugurate the
province’s tourist season. The festival features parades, local products contests,
sea Kayak competitions and boat races.
Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival is a rare festival on Ko Lanta of
sea gypsies. The festival is held annually, on the full moon
day in the sixth and the eleventh months of the lunar calendar.
The sea gypsies on Ko Lanta and from neighbouring areas will
gather at the beach near Ban Sala Dan to float boats in the
sea in order to bring good luck. The Rong Ngeng, a typical
southern dance as well as traditional music, will be performed
around the boats.
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Tourist Police
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Krabi
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Koh
Lanta Hospital : 075 697 017,
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Immigration
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Bus
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Airport
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Coordination
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Mini vans and Tuk- tuks are the common mode of transportation
in Krabi. You can stop them any where on the road to get
in. Motor Cycle taxis are also available. You need not look
for them ;they shall rather spot you at any intersections.
But please be prudent to fix the rates before you make use
of the services.
Cars and rental jeeps are reasonably priced and readily available.
But there are uninsured vehicles as well a plenty. So please
make sure that the vehicle you hire is having proper insurance
cover.
Boat Transport to Phi Phi Island from Phuket & Krabi
Phi Phi islands are accessible only by boat. If you are in
the Krabi town, you go straight to the Boat jetty at the
new pier 2-3 Kilometers from Krabi town. The ferry shall
take you to Ao Nang Beach or the famous Rai Lay as well enroute.
The trip to Phi Phi takes some 2 hrs. daily two trips are
available round trip.
If you are in Phuket and want to go to Phi Phi , you have
to proceed to the Deep Sea Port at the Phuket town. There
is only one trip a day.
BOAT TRANSPORT TO OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE PROVINCE
There are a number of other boats departing from the Chaofa
Ship-berth, Khongkha Road, in Krabi Town for other islands
within the Krabi area such as Koh Lanta, Koh Bubu and Koh
Jam. No need to book, just go down to the jetty and pay
once aboard.
Boat to/from Phuket/Krabi There is a direct boat service
to/from Phuket/Krabi daily. The boat, leaves Phuket ferry
terminal (where the Phi Phi ferries leave) each morning
between 08.00 and 08.30 each morning and arrives at Ao
Nang Beach (south-west of Krabi Town) about 2 hours later.
It returns to Phuket in the afternoon at 15.00 and the
service includes a free shuttle service to Phuket Town
and the costs is 400 baht one way.
There are two ways to reach Krabi by road. One route is
the Phuket- Koh Phi Phi – Krabi and the other one is via
Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat. The second one from
the eastern coast of the peninsula.
Many of the tourist, especially those who arrive by the
east coast take the second route and proceed to Krabi on
their way to Phuket.
There is regular songtao service between Krabi town and
Ao nang. The white songtao takes 30 minutes for a trip.
Chartering a country boat is more interesting. It is only
marginally expensive.
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Krabi’s attraction
Krabi Town
Situated on the banks of the Krabi River, this erstwhile
fishing port, retains much of its traditional air. Khao Khanap
Nam, two hills 100-metre high paralleling the Krabi River,
are the symbol of the town. Steps lead to caves with stalactites
and stalagmites. A large number of human skeletons, of immigrants
who died in floods, have been found here. To visit them,
take long-tail boat from Chaofa Pier, just 15 minutes. Along
the way is mangrove forest.
Khao Khanap Nam
These two hills, roughly 100 meters high, flank the Krabi
River running between them to form a distinctive vista and
the town's most prominent landmark. To visit them, take a
long-tail boat from Chao Fa Pier; travel time is just 15
minutes. From there take stairs leading up to caves with
stalactites and stalagmites. A large number of human skeletons
have been found here. It is theorized that they and the remains
of people who came and established a home at Kanab Nam, but
were cut off by an inundation and quickly perished.
Susan Hoi (Fossil Shell Beach)
The shell graveyard at Ban Laem Pho was once a large freshwater
swamp, home to a kind of snail. Over eons dating from the
Tertiary Age, about 40 million years ago, these snails lived
and died by the million, to the extent that the dead snails
formed a layer upon which existed the living. Eventually,
weather changes precipitated the swamp's disappearance, but
by then the layer of fossilized snail shells was forty centimeters
thick, resting on ten centimeters of lignite below which
is the subsoil. Because of geographic upheaval, this Shelly
limestone is now distributed in great broken sheets of impressive
magnitude on the seashore at Laem Pho.
Wat Tham Suea or Tiger Cave Temple
This temple, also known as "Tiger cave Temple," is
9 kilometres north of Krabi Town. The inside of this cave
features tiger prints captured in stone, and is in the middle
of a lush forest, with enormous, ancient trees. As well as
serving as a temple, this site is also very significant archaeologically,
as many artifacts have been found on the premises, including
tools, pottery, and the mold for the Buddha's footprint.
In addition, there are several other caves in the surrounding
hills. It is one of the more interesting temple complexes
in southern Thailand, as the monks live and worship within
a maze of natural caves in an overgrown jungle valley. Wat
Tham Sua teaches a form of Buddhism called Vipassana (insight
meditation), which is based on the teachings of the earliest
Buddhist texts. The main tourist attraction in the temple
complex is the 1,272 step climb up a limestone tower to see
the "footprint of the Buddha". Even if you are
in good shape, the heat and humidity make this a difficult
hike. Once you make it to the top, you are rewarded with
stunning 360? views of the surrounding countryside and
the Andaman Sea.
Wat Klong Thom
It is an interesting archaeological site, featuring various
kinds of artifacts. Discovered within the area were beads,
stone tools, stone and earthen ornaments in animal shapes.
The beads are about 5,000 years old. This contains stone
tools, bronze implements, metal coins, pottery shards, ceramic
and stone decorative arts, and colored beads more than five-thousand
years old dug from excavations in the area. The museum is
on the grounds of Klong Tom Temple in Tambon Klong Tom Tai,
1 kilometer distant from Klong Tom District office.
Namtok Ron Or Hot Spring Water
These are 12 kilometers from the Klong Tom District office
in Tambon Klong Tom Nua. The area is forested and shady;
the hot springs are hotter than others nearby.
Sa Kaeo
8 natural springs large and small, the crystal clarity of
which gives this place its name, Crystal Springs. They are
in Tambon Kao Tong on the Krabi-Nai Sa road, and each has
a name : Nam Lod (Water Passing Through), Cherng Kao (Vallery),
Jorakeh Kao (White Crocodile), Nam Tip (Heavenly Waters),
Nam Krahm (Indigo Water), Morakot (Emerald), Hun Kaeo (Barking
Deer) and Noy (Small).
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Beaches
Ao Nang Beach
Ao Nang is 18 km away from Krabi town and the beach is accessible
by road from Krabi. There are 83 islands scattered around
and each one of these islands are a short distance away
from one another. And during low tides, you can even wade
your way to the neighboring island. In this sort of a natural
set up, there is little shortage for sandy beaches and
crystal clear water. But among them all, Ao Nang beach
is supposed to be the best and the most developed beach
in the area beacause it has the cleanest of environments
with wide range of accommodation and a beautiful stretch
of white sand beach surrounded by cliffs on one side. Even
Lots of restaurants, bars and probably Krabi's liveliest
nightlife are located in this area still it is considered
less crowded and more quiet area then other areas. The
majestic looking limestone cliffs rising straight from
calm, clear waters of the sea and the long beach line that
runs the whole length of the resort are great attractions
claimed exclusively by Ao Nang. The shallow coast line
is very safe for children to play with the waves. The deserted
beach of Pai Plong is easily accessible on foot when the
tide is low. From Ao Nang Beach you makes an ideal base
to explore the surrounding islands such as Poda, Thap,
Kai[Chicken] and Mo where there are clean sandy beaches,
clear water and schools of colorful fishes in abundance
perfect for diving, snorkeling, or swimming. Boats to the
islands are boarded at Ao Nang.
Noppharat Thara Beach
In times past villagers in teh area called this three kilometer
long beach Hat Klong Haeng, meaning Dry Stream Beach, because
when the tide ebbs the stream flowing from the northern mountains
almost disappears, so that the beach has no shore and stretches
all the way to Koh Kao Pak Klong Island. A great place for
a picnic and Just 18 kms from Krabi town. It is a 3-kilometre
long sandy beach located 6 kilometres or Just 5 minutes north
of Ao Nang and the Headquarters of the Hat Noppharat Thara
- Koh Phi Phi National Park- A favourite destination of the
locals. Noppharat Thara has a long sandy beach lined with
casuarina trees and linked to an offshore island that can
be reached when the tide is out. The beach, paved with tiny
seashells, was formerly called "Hat Khlong Haeng" by
locals, which means dried canal beach. The canal will dry
up during low tide and the area turns into a long beach.
The headquarters of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National
Park are situated here. The park covers a large area both
onshore and offshore.
In the vicinity of the beach are many places to stay serving
tourists. Details and further information may be obtained
by writing to Nopparat Thara Beach National Park. Reservation
should be made in advance at the Forestry Department in Bangkok,
Tel. (02) 5790529 or at the Hat Noppharat Thara National
Park, P.O.Box 23, Amphoe Muang, Krabi 81000, Tel. (075) 6347436.
Railay Beach
Rai Lay is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches
of the world and Thailand's premier climbing destination,
the sheer limestone cliffs attract climbers from all over
the world.. And this is one of Krabi's most unique areas.
This beach is generally divided into two sections, east and
west and isolated from the mainland, this beautiful white
sandy beach surrounded by limestone cliffs and jungle, provides
a wonderful backdrop to the blue waters of the Andaman sea.
West Rai Lay offers a broad sandy beach although it has less
facilities to offer than Ao Nang still it is quieter and
more peaceful. A 10-minute walk to Tham Phranang and Phranang
beach is a must. There are no proper roads in this area.
The beaches are accessible by long tail boats just a 10-minute
boat ride from Ao Nang or 30 minutes from Krabi Town.. This
scenario gives a secluded feel to the place.
In Rai Lay, excellent accommodation is available which gives
an added attraction to this beach. There are plenty of rock
formations in the area. And caves with stalactites and stalagmites
are spectcular attraction in Rai Lay. As is quite typical
of this area, the limestone geology has forged many interesting
rock formations.
Beside, these beaches provide opportunities for rock climbing
enthusiasts. A spectacular view of the surrounding areas
from the top of the cliff is a rewarding experience to the
hardship and strain you take to climb the hill side. The
facilities including supplies of climbing gear and training
for the novice are also available.
Poda Beach
This is another location much favored by tourists. Lying
off the coast of Ao Nang , Poda Beach is famous for its pure
white sandy beach and warm waters.
Diving and snorkeling , sun bathing and boating are the favorite
activities in this beach. This is considered to be an ideal
place for fun and relaxation.
Pra Nang Beach
Connected to Rai Lei by a small path is Phra Nang (not to
be confused with Ao Nang) on the outer most point of the
headland, backed by a limestone cliff which soars above the
beach providing some welcome shade in the hot afternoon.
At the bottom of the cliff lies the Princess Cave or Tham
Phra Nang Nok - local legend surrounds the cave and local
fishermen leave offerings for good fortune.
It's a great beach to simply hang out. In the late morning
the "sandwich boats" arrive. Local longtail boats
equipped with ice boxes, bread and sandwich ingredients.
Fancy a cheese and ham baguette? Freshly made and not expensive,
the ladies on the boats will serve with a smile and often
a free piece of fruit. A path Swimming and snorkeling can
be enjoyed off this pristine, white sandy beach, and from
here it is possible to hike to the top of the headland to
get spectacular views of the entire area.
Hat Tham Phra Nang
Accessible only by boat, this sweeping beach offers fine-grained
white sand and crystalline waters, as well as magnificent
jagged karsts. Although visitors flock to this beach year-round,
it is still extremely pristine, and considered to be the
most attractive in the area.
The Inner and Outer Phra Nang Caves, and Phra Nang Lagoon
are close by, and offer some truly spectacular views. Accommodation
is available over a wide price range. Despite the fact that
it is reachable only by boat, this area offers plenty of
recreational activities.
Klong Muang Beach/Tubkaak
Away from the busy crowds of Ao Nang, just 30 km. from Krabi
town and it s the latest beach destination. Klong Muang is
aiming upmarket with 5 star and boutique hotels. The lovely
duvet soft sand beach overlooks the stunning Hong Islands
and the beach merges into the cool Kao Hang Nak Natural Forest
in the interior and is one of the most tranquil places in
Krabi.
Ao Ta-Lane
About half way along the coast between Than Bok Khorani and
Krabi town is a bay of mangroves that may be the most beautiful
in all of Thailand. Here, bays and canyons are like passageways.
Recently discovered, this setting superb for having a first
time encounter with this ecosystem. In addition, there are
very rich faunas. The region contains good examples of traditional
villages. Certainly a highlight of this setting is narrow
channels cut through two towering karst complexes, which
is passable during all but extreme low tide periods. Disney
world could never create a more beautiful jungle river cruise
than this. Several species of Kingfishers, Little Herons
and Crab-Eating Macaques are almost guaranteed sightings
in the remains of jewel destination, Undeveloped and without
being horrendous crowed. This are, Ao Ta lane though not
officially designated as a national park, may soon become
one.
Ban Bo Tor
The North Part of Krabi Province boasts dramatic karsts topography
and abundance Of caves, there may not be another area of
the kingdom with so many intriguing caves in such. Close
proximity to one another. The first cave you visit, Tham
Lod, has a spectacular tunnel through a karsts richly adorned
with stalactites and stalagmites. The entrance to the passage
is overhung by a curtain of jungle vines. The limestone cliff
surrounding the cave is richly adorned with endemic palms
and cycads. Continuing from Tham Lod, it is just a few minutes
paddle to "Pee Hua Toe" the big headed ghosts cave.
A human skull was found in the nearly 100 pictographs adorning
the cave's walls and ceiling. Both real and mythological
people and animals are depicted in rich ochre, yellow and
black pigments. There are also vast numbers of shells in
the sedimentary rock and littering the cave floor, some of
which may be part of middles- the garbage refuse of prehistoric
cave dwellers. Some of the stalactite formations are also
of special interested here as they bend radically towards
the light of the main cave entrance. There are actually three
openings to this great chamber, the highest of which offers
an unspoiled view of the mangroves, limestone crags and sea
that has changed little since the time this was home, or
a ceremonial site, for ancient seafaring people.
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Islands
PP Island
The name is derived from Malay and the original was Pulao
Pi ah Pi, where in pulao is the Malay word for island,
and pi, pronounced with only a half p sound, was very close
in pronunciation to the English word be; the ah was eventually
dropped, so the name was said something like Bi Bi. Later
the P was pronounced with a stronger aspiration and the
name became the Pi Pi we know today (the h with which it
is usually spelled is confusing and superfluous). The name
refers to the mangrove wood found there. Six islands are
in the group; Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Biddah Nok, Biddah
Nai, Yung, and Pai; total area is about 35 square kilometers.
They were incorporated into the national park in 1983.
Some of the interesting places to visit include. Two islands
with beautiful powder sand beaches, limestone cliffs, coral
reefs and even caves with ancient paintings and swallows
nest. Phi Phi is located at an equal distance from both
Krabi and Phuket, about 40 kilometres and can be reached
by a pleasant 1 hour and 15 minute to 3 hour boat ride,
depending on the size of vessel, from the provincial capital's
estuarine pier. The best time for a visit is between November
and April. Plenty of accommodation is available at the
site. You can have beach side bungalows or smaller resorts
as you please and a number of accommodations are available
at Ao Ton
Sai , and Ao Lo Da Lum. Moreover, diving can
be done as well at Laem Hua Raket, Hat Yao and Hin Phae.
Merely some six square kilometres in area, the rugged Phi
Phi Lea is characterised by steep, lightly vegetated cliffs
rising from the seabed, hidden bays concealing petite, pristine
beaches and calm clear waters, and a spacious, airy cave
known as Viking Cave by virtue of purportedly ancient cave
murals depicting Viking-like sailing vessels. The cave houses
sea swallows whose gelatinous nests are prized by Chinese
gourmets.
Ko Phi Phi Le
Ko Phi Phi Le is a lovely island that covers an area of only
6.6 square kilometres. The main attraction is the rocks and
caves. Rugged cliff surfaces with sparse vegetation rising
staraight from the sea bed to several metres to the sky provide
real challenge to the rock climbing enthusiats. There are
several caves where birds roost in their multitudes. The
sea swallows make their gelatinous nests in these caves.
And these nests are some delicacy in the Chinese cuisine.
The Viking cave
The Viking cave is famous for the murals inside. These paintings
depict Viking-like sailing vessels and sailors there by giving
the name for the cave. In the northeast of the island is
a large cave called Tham Viking. The cave was renamed "Tham
Phaya Nak" or Serpent Cave by His Majesty King Bhumibol
Adulyadej because of a stone resembling the mythical creature,
which His Majesty saw when he paid a visit here in 1072.
The cave is considered sacred to locals who come here to
collect swallow nests. Inside the eastern and southern parts
of the cave are ancient colour paintings of elephants and
various types of boats, including an Arabian sailboat, a
European sailboat, a sampan, a Chinese junk, and a steamboat.
It is believed the paintings were the works of sea merchants
or pirates because the study of west-to-east ship routes
indicates that this area may have been a stopover for boats
seeking shelter from storms, transferring cargo or making
repairs.
Koh Lanta Yai Area: 152 sqkm
It was formerly known log ago as Pulao Satak, its name in
the Malay language, which means Long Beach Island. Later,
so many Thais, both Buddhist and Muslim, came to live on
the island that there seemed to be a million eyes, which
is what some people think Lanta means in Thai. Others hold
that the name is corrupted from Javanese "lan-tas",
and means a fish grill (which is built of wood with a square
grill on top where the fish are set in a circle). Several
islands are in the National Park:
The island is a favourite spot for those seeking peace and
solitude, and is the home of the District and National Park
offices. Mountainous and rugged in some spots, especially
near the southern tip; with a combination of gravely and
fine white sandy beaches, the island is also home to a clan
of Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies - an ethnic group who preserve
many of their ancient customs and ceremonies. In recent years
accommodation has increased in Lanta with a range from basic
bungalows to upmarket resorts now available. You can get
to Lanta on the regular ferry from Jao Fah Pier in Krabi
Town.
Ngai island
A fine sandy beach and coral reef run down the east side
of this island. It is perfect for diving. Regular ferries
and charter craft are available from Pak Meng Beach in Trang
Province.
Rok Nai Island
is composed largely of formidable cliffs. On the east side
are a fine sandy beach and coral gardens growing around sea
rocks. On the northern side are San Jao Bay and Tohng Bay.
Rok Nok Island
The southeast and southern ends of this island have fine
sand beaches and shallow water corals. Also not to be missed
are Man Sai Bay and Talu beach. Transport to the island is
via charter from either Pak Meng Beach in Trang Province
or from Lanta Yai Island. There are tents for rent, contact
Lanta National Park Tel.: +66 (075) 629018-9.
Talu Island
The center of this island has a 45 meter high hill, perforated
by a 30 meter hole, thus its name; Talu means to pass through.
The island is noted for the presence of swifts in large numbers
that make the precious swallow bird's nests used in the Chinese
delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup.
Hong Island
comprises a number of large and small limestone islands.
Ko Hong also called Lao Billeh Island is the largest. These
rugged islands are shaped like half circles, forming bays
in which there is both shallow and deep water coral. Perfect
for diving and fishing. Hong Island stands out as one of
the most beautiful island of the Andamon coast. Koh Hong's
name comes from the Thai word "Hong" which translates
as "room". In the middle of beautiful island there
lies a hidden logoon spot local fishermen and is also one
place where bird nests are collected. The coral reefs here
are amazing and siphons can also be found. Naturally, there
is an abundance of brightly. Colored fish also to be found
here. The best known islands besides Hong Island are : Lakkah
or Sakkah; Lao Riem; Pakka; and Lao Lahding Island. Boats
leave for the Hong Islands from Ao Nang Beach; the trip takes
about one hour.
Ko Phai or Bamboo Island
Ko Phai or Bamboo Island is north of Ko Phi Phi Don and not
far from Ko Yung. Marvellous beaches are in the north and
east of the island. The bank of coral reefs with antler corals,
in particular, stretches from north to south of the island.
The best time to visit Phi Phi Island is during the monsoon-free
season, which is from November to April.
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