Koh Lanta (2)

                 Klong Toab is a small beach next to Klong Khong with a feature of a golden sandy beach.Some part are rocky.Usually to park the fisherman's boat.And a food source of the villagers who will come to feed the snails and crabs laid on the rocks and cooking for dinner.Distinguished by cottage camp of the villagers to made up own very simple and beautifully with unusual viewpoint.Klong Toab Beach is quite wide with good shade and good for swimming in some areas.  It is the last beach on the main road before turning left along the main road. Next to Klong Toab Beach, the road will be smaller along the beach on the west side.
               Klong Nin Beach Turn right off the paved road on the way to the National Park for Klong Nin Beach, a few kilometres stretch of white sands with emerald green-waters. Set against a back-drop of lush green mountain covered in tropical rain forest, the beach offers shady spots of leafy pine, coconut and palm trees.
                 Klong Nin is a small-sized beach with local small tree called "Lam Jieak" different from other beach. Sand beach with some small rocked, suite for swimming, but some parts in the sea are quite steeper,not so crowded.Klong Nin Beach was featured on the clear of the sea. And can snorkling to see fish on the sea from the beach.And with the sands of Klong Nin Beach is not very steep.We Usually find popular sports such as volleyball or soccer on this beach too.There are many small, simply-decorated local bars spread along the beach and waterfront, making it the perfect place to sit back, order a drink and relax with the wonderful sunset.
                 Resorts offering bungalows are scattered up and down the beach, ranging from simple, inexpensive family accommodation to more upscale pool and spa resorts.
                  Klong Hin Beach Is a small calm shore with rocky and sandy beach.It has less accommodation and  entertainment than the northern beaches.Because beach area is small and narrow. Filled with rocks, but more with marine. As a tourist can be snorkle.Those who stay at other beaches should drop by for a picnic or a short swim as Klong Hin provides some natural beauty and wilderness.
                   Aow Nui Beach Is next to Bakantieng Beach, the road changes to a dirt road in 5 km length leading to Mu Koh Lanta National Park. It is difficult to come around this area and you will need a good quality four wheel drive vehicle or a bike if you’re a really good rider. From this part onwards there are basically bungalows and some middle-range establishments on offer. To get to Ao Nui Beach, you have to climb down the hill and do some jungle trekking again, but the hill is closer to the beach than the previous Nui Beach. This beach is a small bay—some people call it Nui Bay for that matter—charming soft golden sand, calm emerald green water. If natural beauty is what you’re looking for, it’s worth stopping by.
                  Aow Nui Beach is the length of beach about 1 kilometer around the beach with rocks on both sides.Travelers are available in a private sunbathing area.Because there is no hotels on this beach,not always crowded with people on them. Also can try snorkeling from the beach, too. Because the fish can be found under the rocks in them.
                   Bakantieng Beach Surrounded by the high moutains of Koh Lanta's National park, Bakantieng Beach is  a fabulous stretch of shimmering white sands with excellent clear swimming waters.Just a kilometer long,this small beach is covered with tropical trees enhancing the "desert island" feel and ensuring real privacy.There are a few resorts on Bakantieng Beach making accommodation really secluded and also perfect for water-sport activities.
                    Klong Jaak Beach Is a beach located just a away from the National Park, about 3 kilometers.Travel to the beach from quite dangerous.Because it is rocks, gravel and laterite road.With the low road and high go all the way. However,it is popular with tourists.Because of the beach is calm.And the natural beauty of the mountains and the sea. Because located near National Park when visitors come to this land by the road.Can see the monkeys that down from the top jungle. Along both sides of the road often.
                     It is hidden from the tropical green hills and coconut trees.The fabulous stretch of white sand and the scenic landscape make this beach an excellent place to stay for a long holiday. Budgeted bungalows and resorts disperse by the beach—during the high season they are fully booked so it’s recommended to make reservations well in advance. These accommodations tend to close down during the green season to renovate, fix and repair the rooms and prepare for the next high season.
                     Last Beach(Bamboo Bay) It is the last beach on the east side before The National Marine Park(Laem Tanoad). A slightly curved beach around five hundred meters long, with lovely white sand and clear waters.Swimming is suitable here when the tide is not too deep.The northern part of this beach has rock pools where it's possible to snorkel and watch the fish.It is surrounded the high national park mountains.The beach extremely private and feels cast away from the outside world. There are a few basic resorts here. Booking accommodation in advance with private transfer is recommended.
                    Koh Lanta National Marine Park(Laem Tanoad) Situated at the southern tip of the island at Laem Tanoad, at the end of a spectacular coastal drive isThe National Mariner Parke.The road here from Klong Hin Beach narrows and has some quite sudden dips and rises, with occasional sharp curves.
                    There are two beaches in Koh Lanta's National Park - Had Hin Ngam (a beautiful stone beach) and Tanoad or Palm Beach . These two beaches stand on protected land, with no nearby resorts. The surrounding area is rich and diverse with amazing tropical nature, trekking and walking trail-ways and fantastic opportunities for bird and wild life watching.
                     Koh Lanta's symbol, the lighthouse overlooking the southernmost tip of the island, provides a fabulous panoramic view, and the beach is a well-known beauty spot for picnics.

   

Koh Lanta

              Koh Lanta(Lanta Island) is a district of Krabi Province, a part of Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park.Koh Lanta located in the Andaman Sea. Between Krabi Town and Koh Phi Phi.About 70 kilometres from Krabi Town,consisting of two major islands, the larger and more populated Koh Lanta Yai and the smaller Koh Lanta Noi.                         Koh Lanta Noi was the former settlement of the Koh Lanta community, where a district office, school, as well as, traditional lifestyle, and the ancient houses are still currently available.
              Koh Lan Ta Yai is 6km wide and over 30km long,featuring nine golden sand beaches and a diverse terrain, including mangroves, waterfalls, and forested hills.A paved road runs from the north to the south of the island, parallel to the coast, and provides access to the headquarters of the Mu Koh Lanta National Park and the lighthouse on the southern tip.
              The main tourist office on Koh Lanta is located at Baan Saladan, where visitors arriving via car-ferry or boat first arrive. Baan Saladan has the highest concentration of banks, dive shops, markets, medical clinics, and motorbike rental services. Koh Lanta’s post office is located in the east coast of Koh Lanta, in Baan Koh Lanta (Lanta Old Town), which serves as the islands capital.
                The west coast of Koh Lanta features nine beaches along its 25 km shore, most which are great for swimming and ideal for long, romantic walks and sunset views. It’s a great place for a family vacation or a romantic escape.
                         Beaches on Koh Lanta
                  Kaw Kwang Beach Located in the northern part of Koh Lanta.Which is a spire jutting into the sea.Curve of the moon of Klong Dao Beach.Can be observed from the isthmus that extend beyond.The narrowest point,width about 300 meters overlooking the sea on both sides. On the east coast can walking on the  beach or driving along the road to Baan Saladan.Which is community of Koh Lanta.It takes just 5 minutes.Kaw Kwang Beach can said that the beach with both sides of the sea are the West Coast beach(Klong Dao Beach) and the East Coast beach.
                  Kaw Kwang, which means “deer neck” in Thai, has an elegantly curved beach line, resembling the sway of a deer’s neck. When the tide is low, you can walk to a little island at the end of the cape.
                  Klong Dao Beach The most popular beach in Koh Lanta.This beach boasts a spectacular 3 kilometres stretch of white sands and shallow clear waters.Klong Dao Beach is a children-friendly beach thanks to its shallow water, low tides and spotless sand and is perfect for swimming. When the sea level is lower, the stretch of the beach widens and becomes great for beach side sports such as volleyball-it also forms a great natural morning running track.During the peak season, it never gets crowded, and a short walk will find you a patch without neighbors. The Southern end of the beach has some rocks in the water, and a picturesque fleet of local longtail fishing boats use the natural rock harbor as a base.
                    Klong Dao Beach offers a wide selection of both up-market and small family-owned resorts with something for all budgets. Twenty of the largest and more up-market resorts, many with air-conditioned bungalows, swimming pools and hot water are dotted along this beach, interspersed with charming, inexpensive Thai-style bungalows.
                   Phra Ae Beach Just south of Klong Dao(well-known as Long Beach) and equally as popular.It is a stunning crescent of sand some 4 kilometres long. The beach is steeper and the water not as sheltered as at Klong Dao Beach which makes for fantastic, safe swimming for adults.
                    The shoreline is rich with tropical trees, including coconut and pine, providing ample leafy shade for relaxing under. The beach is straight and long, with many locals using it for jogging during sunset hours.
                    The resorts here are spread out over a greater distance, mainly clustered at both the north end and south ends. Most visitors find that even in peak season Long Beach can feel pretty deserted. Accommodation here is generally cheaper than on Klong Dao Beach, with a mixture of smaller and family-run resorts.
                    The southern end of Phra Ae Beach has some snorkeling areas off shore and the entire beach contains a wealth of sea shells and natural aquatic life.
                     Klong Khong  Beach With 2km length of the white sand beach with some small rocks scattering around. Nearby, there is a small canal so called "Klong Khong". Comparing the above two beaches, it is slightly less popular.Coconut trees and tropical greenery stretch along the shoreline,offering tiny charming corners for picnics and sunbathing.Displaying a world of fascinating underwater life.Swimming and snorkeling is excellent right off the shore, and the abundance of sea life makes for nightly beach feasts second to none.
                     Visitors who seek tranquility choose this beach to lay back in the small resorts and bungalows, which are cheaper.Some call the heaven for backpacker.There is one four star hotel situated on the north of this beach, providing full luxury facilities with swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
                          To meet the rest on the beach next time.

Attractions Lanta District,Krabi

               Mu Koh Lanta National Park(Lanta Islands National Park) Located in Koh Lanta District,Krabi Province.Island comprise 25 islands can be divided into 4 groups are Koh Rok Group,Koh Ha Group,Koh Ngai Group and Koh Lanta Group.
                     Topography             
             Koh Rok Group Include Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai which Koh Rok Nai has general terrain is rocky and steep rocks eroded for a long time in the north. On the west facing cliffs stretch of the front of the island length about 2.4 kilometers,the highest peak 208 meters above sea level. Koh Rok Nok is an island of similar size Koh Rok Nai.The highest peak 156 meters high above sea level.
               Koh Ha Group(Koh Tu Kon Lima) and Koh Hin Dang  Koh Ha  Group Include five small islands.The islands are slightly flat  above the peaks of the island with an area of large two islands.And the other three islands that look like rocks emerged the water.There are no flat areas.
             Koh Ngai Group Include Koh Ngai and Koh Ma.The front island of East of Koh Ngai,Include long sandy stretches.South look as bay.On the north west is a steep hill. Peak height 198 meters above sea level.For Koh Ma look like a rock emerged the water.There are no flat areas.The geological conditions of the island as a whole looks like Koh Rok Group.
              Koh Lanta Group Include Large and small island number of 16 islands such as Koh Lanta Yai,Koh Lanta Noi,Koh Talabeng,Koh Mai Ngam etc.Over all geographical feature of Koh Lanta Yai is the complexity of mountains and rather deep slope. The plain area would be found only in a beach area in the southern part. Most of area here is more than 35 percent slope, except only the middle part of island where a slope is more than 50 percent. The height of this are is range from 100 meters above sea level to a heigth of 488 meters at the peak of mountain.For the other islands have as steep rock. None of the plains.
                    Climate
          Annual average temperature 28°Celsius.In March,the highest average temperature is 34°Celsius.The minimum average temperature is 24°Celsius in December.
               Most rainfall is in September which is about 391.4 milimeters and the lowest in January which is about 6.5 milimeters. Number of days of the highest raining is in September which is about 21.6 days and the lowest is in February, about 1.6 days.
                       Flora and Fauna                
                 There are a lot of fertile forest resources and varieties of vetgetation which could be classified as follows :
                  Rainforest covers 19.42 square meters of Lanta Yai island, along the Lanta mountain which covers most of area of the national park. Upper level trees and middle level trees at average height about 15-25 meters are found in this forest. The important plants are L. siamica, Hopea ferrea Heim.,etc. And also the palm tree and cane wood species are the low level trees here, the important species are Fan palm, Calamus erectus Roxb., Calamus caesius Bl., Calamus peregrinus Furt.,etc.
                 Mangrove Forest could be found in Mai Ngam island, South Mai Ngam island and Ngu island. These islands are not big and most of area is covered with the mangrove forest. Mangrove trees are tall at the same height with averange about 5 meters. Plants could be found here are Avicennia alba, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata
                 Beach Forest covers the small area between connecting area of beach and rainforest of Ngai island. The important plants are Bengal Almond, Derris indica, beach moring glory, etc.
                      Wild Animals                
                  Able to classified into 6 groups as shown below.
                 Mammal Animals consists of 20 families 30 genuses and 38 species which 2 species had gone from Lanta island. They are wild deers and tigers, and the other species is the sea cow which is the conserved animal. The other two species that being gone are the common barking deer and fishing cat. The rarely finding animal on this island is the the marshall big ear crow bat .
                 Birds on these islands are totally 58 families, 130 genuses and 185 species. Most easy find in this national park are Brahminy Kite, Birdled Tern, Emerald Dove , etc while the most difficult find are Orange-Breasted Trogon, Siberian Thrush, and Little Spiderhunter, etc.
                 Reptiles, mostly are Water Monitor, Reticulated Python and Cobra , etc.
                 Amphibians could be found two species, the first one living in canal is Giant Mountain Frog, Ornate Froglet and the second one living in building and ponds. Others amphibians in forest are Polypedates leucomystax (Gravenhorst)-1829 and Small Toads and the difficult find species is the Dorria frog.
                 Sea and Fresh Water Fishes which could be found in fresh water ponds of the islands, fresh water fishes that you can find here such as Blue danio. While the sea fishes would be found along the coral reef, rock beach and fresh water canals such as Lizard fish and Porcupine fish, etc.
                 Animals in the Coral Reef are Staghorn coral, Fungia fungites, Anemone coral, Starflower coral, etc.

Destination Amphoe Mueang,Krabi (2)

             Also there are many interesting tourist attractions in Amphoe Mueang,Krabi such as;
            Klong Muang Beach(Haad Klong Muang)  The beach is quiet and beautiful. Can travel from Aow Nang and from Krabi Town, which will separate and clearly signposted. Klong Muang Beach in the adjacent streets. And the location of the hotel 4-5 stars that is known. Featuring an elegant design. And different from the others.
            Klong Muang Beach is a sandy and rocky beach at some stage.Klong Muang Beach is the second styles of relaxation is to sit back and relaxing on the sand beach.Or walking on the rocky Beach for people who like observe life around the nook sea stone. Klong Muang Beach is some smooth roads. A pleasure to tourists in the vehicle when driving slowly. This road is smooth. The sea breeze to a weary body. Some parking sideways to swimming in the sea. Which slopes down from the road just a few meters.
               Tubkaek Beach(Haad Tubkaek)  The beach is located from Klong Muang Beach, about 10 kilometers and remains a quiet beach shaded by pine trees spindly green dot on the white sands and blue sea.Tubkaek Beach is a beach with privacy and quiet.Suitable for travelers who want a quiet at the time of relaxation.The beach sloping to the basin rim. The waves are not strong. You can relax on the beach or choose swimming in the sea near the beach. Resorts inTubkaek Beach is designed to emphasize harmonized with nature. Surrounded by green trees, a stream of refreshing breeze from the sea and blue sky.                    
               Khao Khanapnam It is the symbol of Krabi.Khao Khanap Nam are two    limestone mountains that are 100 meters tall, flanked by Krabi River in front of Krabi City.Looked like two large shark fin rising above the water surface.And surrounded by abundant mangroves forests.Can be visited by long tail boat rental from Chao Fa Pier.It takes only 15 minutes.Khao Khanap Nam has beautiful caves with amazing stalactites and stalagmites worth exploring. In addition to natural attractions, a large number of human skeletons have been found here.But now does not remains.Assumed that It is the skeleton of the people who migrated to settle down, but death due to sudden flooding.
            For the popular canoeing. This area is perfect for canoeing because the natural is lush with mangroves and calm waters.
            Also does not far from Khao Khanapnam there is Koh Klang fishing village.On the island is a museum and handicraft center show device used in the ancient.And to experience the lifestyle of the villagers, weaving cotton and farming fish in cages.
              Tham Sadet(Sadet Cave) “Sadet”means visit.The villagers named as sacred as the year 1909 when King Rama VI(at that time that Crown Prince) have visited this cave.The villagers called this cave as “Tham Sadet”.
            Tham Sadet is located at Ban Nong Kok,Tambon Sai Thai,7 kilometers from Krabi Town on Highway No. 4034.Because the cave near the road. As a result, tourists come to visit regularly. Especially foreign tourists.
            Tham Sadet is a natural phenomenon.Caused by the action of groundwater and rain done. Limestone landscape (Krast Topography) caused as stalagmite (Sinkhole) from ground,stalactite from the ceiling,collumnor pillare and hole collapse (Sinkhole), which is very beautiful.There is light shining to see clearly.
              Shell Cemetary(Susan Hoi or Fossils Shell Beach) Located on the beach,Ban Laem Pho about 17 km from Krabi Town along the way to Nopparat Thara Beach. At Ban Sai Thai,there were signs to the cemetery.The shell graveyard was once a large freshwater swamp,has a lot of shells lives. Especially snails approximately 2 cm in size.
            Subsequently changes of the earth's surface. Flood sea flowing into the pond completely. The limestone elements in the sea casting shells underwater until homogeneous. Became hard stone, called Shelly Limestone about 40 cm thick.When the earth area was lifted high.These fossils,appear as a large stone terrace into the sea.From determining the geological age,these fossils were about 40 million years, which has only three in the world.Is the United States(Chicago State), Japan and Thailand.
             Peat swamp forest, Tha Pom Klong Song Nam It is located at Ban Nong Chik, Mu 2, Tambon Khao Khram, a distance of 34 kilometres from the provincial town of Krabi. To get there, proceed along Highway No. 4 (Krabi - Aow Luek route) onto Km. 126 and take a left turn for another 5 kilometres. Pa Phru or Peat swamp forest of the canal of Tha Pom features a number of water sources, which originate from the Chong Phra Kaeo pool. Tha Pom is called Khlong Song Nam by the locals, which in Thai literally means "two water canal", because of its special feature location where crystal clear freshwater, which the pool’s floor and the roots of Lumphi palm (Eleiodoxa conferta) are virtually visible, meets seawater from the mangrove forest. Tha Pom features a natural trail made of lath. Wooden chairs are located at certain points for nature lovers to conveniently admire the view of the place.     

Attractions around Railay Beach

                Aow Pranang or Aow Tham Phra Nang(Aow Pranang Cave) is not Aow Nang.The bay that named similar but opposite to each other. Aow Nang is on the coast access to a car.But Aow Phra Nang can only be reached by boat and is similarly popular for swimming,sunbathing and rock climbing.Aow Pranang is a beautiful, 600 m long beach, blessed with pure, white sands.
               Beach in the south end is Tham Pranang(Pranang Cave).It have 2 caves are Tham Pranangnai(Daimond Cave) and Tham Pranangnok.
                    Tham Pranangnai  is not deep. Within vast isle. Contact with their spectacular stalactites and stalagmites at the light with the light bulbs in various colors. Sparkling brilliant wrinkle. The hall is inside the cave. Have a layer of rock which has been eroded by water in the valley. The precipitate limestone. And a stone water basin for the runoff of water from the sedimentary rock. It can be seen in the flood season. Visits Tham Pranang or Diamond Cave can walk from Railay East,which has a small concrete traverses up to. At the mouth of the cave, but comfortable, with sturdy wooden bridge. The cave is illuminated by lights mounted officers.
                   Tham Pranangnok is a small cave and revered by locals and  tourists.In front of the cave will be warmly shops selling souvenirs. And various types of food. Serving tourists to come visit and worship. And also a place to relax in this area  because the beach is another beautiful beach,which is adjacent to the west Railay.
                    Lagoon(Phra Nang eye) is theclosed sea.Sunlight through the trees and mountain cliffs. Firmly against the dark green water.Oval shadows and reflection shadow was animated on the emerald waters like big eye.We ask Lagoon as Phranang eye.Most people and tourists will called this place that Lagoon by the English. The occurrence of the lagoon. It was only when the sea is driven high. And water can flow only from the outside. Into the basin of the Rocky Mountain Lodge. It was a large basin surrounding mountains. The journey to the lagoon. Is a difficult and dangerous. Because have to climb a cliff. We have from time to time throughout the trip. The height of the cliff,about 10-12 meters, which require the expertise of the trip. As well as a good guide for a variety of rock climbing. In order to see the beauty that few people have access.
                   View Point Bay curved narrow convergence of West Railay  and East Railay, which can be seen from the view point is considered to be a point of view, the tourists tend to climb up to the. the level of almost 50 meters above the sea or just to watch the waves foaming white waves on the shore as the coast of Krabi. Surrounded by emerald green waters. And many coconut trees. Many people do not have to like this place. Back to all who visited Railay Bay.
                Koh Poda is located in the sea front of Aow Nang.About 8 kms from the coast, standing on the beach at Aow Nang or Haad Nopparat Thara, then look out in the sea.
Can see smaller islands is concentrated in this area. The largest island is Koh Poda.Nearby is Koh Thab,Koh Hmua and Koh Kai.
                    Koh Poda , surrounded on three sides except the west, which this side is a steep rock cliff. In front of beach is white sandy beaches. Although the sea is not far from the coast.Tourists visit the island to rest. Stroll the beach and swimming.Around the island will have a variety of corals.Clean water. This area is a shallow dive sites to be visited all year round.
                   Koh Kai A strange island. Which became the source of a variety of islands. The ridge extending to the south. The witness has to be imagined.Some see the island like a chicken head. Some see the ax is laid. You can dive Snorkeling shallow water or hard coral at Koh Kai. However, the integrity of the coral would not be comparable to other destinations far from the mainland. The impression that you will find that it is a stretch of white sand.Adjacently with the beautiful sea.With a large crowd of tiger fishes. The relationship is excellent. Are welcome to forward and be ready to always play with visitors.
             Koh Thab is a small island.Koh Thap has beautiful coral in the East.With specialized southern sandy beach.When low tide the beach on the south side is connected to the sand dunes of Koh Kai. A natural bridge about 200 meters long, although a small sandy beach. However, very white sand and clear water.
                  Koh Hmua is the rocky no beach provide to the island. And clear seawaters Koh Hmua away from Koh Thab only 70 meters.If low tide is connected With sand dunes. You can walk from one island to another island.
                 Thale Waek or Separated Sea One of Thailand’s unseen highlights.Thale Waek caused dunes from the  three islands are Koh Kai,Koh Hmua and Koh Thab.Which are located close to each other. With the base fix each other when the waves blows the sand to meet  at this point so that the sand dunes along Connected the three islands to one another.The sand dunes went to when water is high.When low tide,sand dunes line is slowly appeared as if the sea is divided into three parts.Sand dunes will appeared in the lowest sea.You can walk across from Koh Kai to Koh Thab.