Khao Lak Thailand is a paradisiac and soulful place for holidays and escaping winter for those who love the untouched tropical nature, beaches, and relaxation. There are tons of cool and fun things to do in Khao Lak. I believe that Khao Lak is a rather alternative and undiscovered destination in Thailand because even during the high season, it's not crowded with tourists. Perhaps this will change in a few years, but for now, you have time to enjoy the authentic Khao Lak.
In this Khao Lak guide, you will discover what unusual food to try at the local night markets of Khao Lak, where are the most paradisiac beaches, where to see the most beautiful panorama, what unique activities to do, where to spend time with elephants, and many more exciting things.
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I discovered Khao Lak about six years ago when I went on a jungle trip to Khao Sok National Park.
On the way to Khao Sok, we drove through amazing, long, and EMPTY beaches.
How can such beaches be empty in super touristy Thailand?
I looked at the map to find out the name of the place.
It turned out to be Khao Lak.
At that time, I did not visit Khao Lak, as I was driving further to the north of the country, but I promised myself to return there.
And a few years later, when I finally arrived in Khao Lak, I found it still a quiet, calm, and not crowded place.
In Khao Lak, on the beaches, it's not packed like sardines. There you can be the only person on the beach.
In Khao Lak, you can meet locals, and they are happy to get to know you.
In Khao Lak, on the first line of the beach, there are no night clubs and discos, but cozy, quiet hotels, tropical greenery, and even a coconut plantation.
In Khao Lak, fishers go to sea in traditional Thai boats not to attract tourists, but simply because they live like that.
I even found a small island there at low tide.
Khao Lak is a wonderful place in Thailand and deserves to be added to your Thailand itinerary.
It is essential to know that in 2004, Khao Lak was severely affected by the most powerful tsunami.
More than 4 thousand people died here. All houses and hotels on the coast were destroyed.
Now, fortunately, life is in full swing again.
The buildings were rebuilt or reconstructed; new hotels, shops, and businesses were opened.
And only the tsunami memorial and the blue signs hanging everywhere, pointing the way to the hill, in case of a tsunami threat, remind about the tragedy.
In this guide, I give my recommendations, based on my experience, how to spend an unforgettable vacation in Khao Lak, a journey filled with adventure and discovery.
In Khao Lak, the dry season begins in November and ends in April.
But the most pleasant weather is in December, January, and February. During these months, you will find a calm sea with small waves, clear water, and a cloudless sky.
In November, in recent years, there have often been showers and storms, and in April, it is already becoming much hotter and sultry.
Locals say they feel global climate change. There used to be a clear separation between the dry season and the rainy season. And now there are deviations.
The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport.
It is located just 80 kilometers from Khao Lak. The journey to Khao Lak takes about an hour.
I have got good news for you!
The coast of Khao Lak is a HUGE 30 km sandy beach!
it's just a dream.
You will definitely find a beach there for your taste.
In Khao Lak, there are both quite wild, pristine, deserted beaches, and there are civilized ones, with developed infrastructure for vacationers.
What I really liked in Khao Lak was the possibility to combine such different preferences in one place.
Sometimes I want to be on the beach, where there is no soul, and just feel closer to nature, sea, waves, clouds, palm trees, and absorb all this beauty.
And then, when I have enough of loneliness and calm, I want to take a scooter and head to the beach where there are a party, joyful people, and a lot of delicious street food.
• Nang Thong Beach
• Bang Niang Beach
• Khuk Khak Beach
• Laem Pakarang Beach
• Pak Weeb Beach - Coconut Beach and White Sand Beach are located in this area
