Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are many waterfalls throughout the island's interior, although most are reduced
to a trickle during the dry season.
Remember to change out of your beach clothes when visiting one of the 20 wát on Ko
Pha-Ngan. Most temples are open during daylight hours.
Nam Tok Than Sadet
These falls feature boulders carved with the royal insignia of Rama V, Rama VII and
Rama IX. King Rama V enjoyed this hidden spot so much that he returned over a dozen
times between 1888 and 1909. The river waters of Khlong Than Sadet are now con-
sidered sacred and used in royal ceremonies. Also near the eastern coast, Than Prawet is a
series of chutes that snake inland for approximately 2km.
WATERFALL
WATERFALL
Nam Tok Phaeng
In the centre of the island, Nam Tok Phaeng is protected by a national park; this waterfall
is a pleasant reward after a short, but rough, hike. Continue the adventure and head up to
Khao Ra , the highest mountain on the island at 625m. Those with eagle-eyes will spot wild
crocodiles, monkeys, snakes, deer and boar along the way, and the viewpoint from the top
is spectacular - on a clear day you can see Ko Tao. Although the trek isn't arduous, it is
very easy to lose one's way, and we highly recommend hiring an escort in Ban Madeua
Wan (near the falls). The local guides have crude signs posted in front of their homes,
and, if they're around, they'll take you up to the top for 500B. Most of them only speak
Thai.
Hat Khuat
Also called Bottle Beach, Hat Khuat is a classic fave. Visitors flock to this shore for a re-
laxing day of swimming and snorkelling, and some opt to stay the night at one of the sev-
eral bungalow operations along the beach. For additional seclusion, try the isolated
beaches on the east coast, which include Than Sadet , Hat Yuan , Hat Thian and the teeny Ao
Thong Reng . For additional enchanting beaches, consider doing a day trip to the stunning
Ang Thong Marine National Park ( Click here ).
BEACH
Wat Phu Khao Noi
The oldest temple on the island is Wat Phu Khao Noi, near the hospital in Thong Sala.
While the site is open to visitors throughout the day, the monks are only around in the
morning.
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Search WWH ::




Custom Search