Khao Lak, Phang Nga Hotels Resorts and Travel

Khao Lak Beach, Thailand Information

Khao Lak Beach is on the Andaman Sea just 80 Kilometers North from Phuket International Airport. It locates on Km 56-57 heading to Takuapa town.

There are many beaches all the way from Phuket to Takuapa such as Thai Muang Beach, Bangnieng Beach, Khao Lak Beach and Bangsak Beach. But Khao Lak beach is the most popular beach for many tourists because the beach is clean and long with golden sand where most of the resorts are located.

Khao Lak Beach is well known for tourists who love to stay in a remotely area because the beach is very quiet and no bars or entertainment close to the beach.

Tourists can also get to Similan and Surin Islands by chartered boats leave from Thap Lamu Pier in Thai Muang District (30 minutes from Khao Lak beach) and take about 3 hours to reach the islands.

There are many interesting attractions:

Khao Lak , the mountain is located 25 kilometres from Amphoe Takua Pa, on Route No. 4 (Thai Mueang - Takua Pa), taking a left turn between Kilometre markers 56 and 57. Before reaching Amphoe Thai Mueang, the mountain - Khao Lak - can be seen. On the mountain, there is the Chao Pho Khao Lak Shrine. Opposite Khao Lak lies a stony beach with rocks and boulders of all sizes strewn all over the beach.

Laem Pakarang , located on the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route. Driving from Takua Pa town on Phetkasem Road, the cape will be on the right, another 5 kilometres down the side road. It is a sandy beach piled with deer coral washed up on the beach by strong waves – thus giving the beach its name. The beach is blessed with groves of pine, making it ideal for camping and relaxation.

Namtok Ton Chong Fa is located on the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route like Laem Pakarang. Driving from Takua Pa town, the waterfall will be on the left, a right turn and going for another 5 kilometres. The cascade runs all year round and the surroundings are blissfully calm and cool under the trees’ shade.

Kapong Hot Springs

lies 8 km. Distant from the Kapong District Office. The springs themperature is 65 degrees Celsius. A regular pool has been formed of the mineral water by damming up the streams

Lamroo Waterfall
is a National Park in forested mountains. Lamroo Falls is of middle height and has 5 levels. To get there: Take the fork from Route 4090 and pass the Kapong District Office (the Ahmper) going toward Ban Lamroo about 9 kms. The falls are onward another 1 km.

Hin Lahd Waterfall:
Lies east of the District Office about 8 kms. The falls are formed by 3 streams: the Ban Yai, Kao Mai Kaew, and the Malakor, that run together at the falls. Rocks there are spread out like paving stones. Water is crystal clear.

Sang Tong Waterfall
A medium-sized 11 level year round waterfall. Located 48 km. From Phang-nga Town. Take the road opposite Kapong Hospital 6 km. to the falls (5 km. is paved and the final 1 km. is gravel.)

You are able to Khao Lak by 2 ways ; car and aeroplane. It is 800 kilometres for from Bangkok by car for 12 hours.Travel to Khao Lak is possible from Phuket for 2 hours in the distance of 100 and more kilometres. By plane, it takes 1 hour to Phuket , and travel further by car about one hour.