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ALL THINGS KRABI!

&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;07&sol;IMG&lowbar;4128-1024x683&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1684"&sol;><figcaption>Beach Bliss<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Situated on the west coast of Southern Thailand&comma; Krabi is an extremely beautiful beach&comma; diving&comma; island hopping&comma; and rock climbing tourism destination&period;&nbsp&semi; <br>If you love white sandy beaches&comma; crystal clear water&comma; and are into outdoor sports activities&comma; this is the perfect holiday spot for you&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;IMG&lowbar;4094-2-1024x683&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1548"&sol;><figcaption>Blue-green seas <&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">WHERE TO STAY IN KRABI&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The beach town of <strong>Ao Nang<&sol;strong> is a good place to stay while exploring the province of Krabi&period; The place has plenty of accommodation options from backpackers hostels to luxury <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;how-to-book-cheap-flights-and-hotels&sol;">hotels<&sol;a> that are all walking distance to Ao Nang beach&period; It also offers a plethora of options for dining&comma; including seafood and international cuisine&period;&nbsp&semi; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Railay Beach<&sol;strong> and <strong>Phra Nang Beach<&sol;strong> provide limited hotel options but remember that these beaches are only accessible by boat&comma; which will limit your options for finding food at night but gives you first access to the beach in the morning&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">HOW TO GET TO KRABI&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>You can get a <a rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener" aria-label&equals;"flight &lpar;opens in a new tab&rpar;" href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;how-to-book-cheap-flights-and-hotels&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank">flight<&sol;a> from <strong>Bangalore&comma; Mumbai&comma; and Delhi<&sol;strong> to Bangkok in Thailand&comma; Singapore or Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia&period; From those airports&comma; there are connecting direct flights to the&nbsp&semi;<strong>Krabi International Airport<&sol;strong> &lpar;airport code&colon; KBV&rpar; that is located <strong>30 minutes<&sol;strong> from the beach town of Ao Nang whereas&comma; from Phuket airport&comma; Ao Nang is a <strong>2-hour drive&period; <&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>From the airport&comma; take a pre-arranged transport or hop on the shared taxi known as &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;<strong>songthaew<&sol;strong>” to your Ao Nang hotel&period; Thai Airways runs a shuttle bus for only&nbsp&semi;USD&nbsp&semi;3&comma; though if they are fully booked or if you prefer more comfort&comma; you can get a taxi into town for only&nbsp&semi;USD&nbsp&semi;16&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">HOW TO TRAVEL IN KRABI&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Renting a <strong>motorbike<&sol;strong> is an ideal and inexpensive method of transportation&period; It allows you the freedom to explore the local attractions when and where you wish&period; Your hotel can help you with giving contacts regarding the same&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>To visit local towns and neighboring tourist attractions&comma; you&nbsp&semi;can hop on &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;<strong>songthaew<&sol;strong>”&period; They are very cheap and pick up from almost anywhere in the Krabi area and along the beaches served by road&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If traveling by sea&comma; rent a <strong>long tail boat<&sol;strong> that serves as water taxis&period; They generally run from 07&colon;30 hrs to 17&colon;30 hrs every day&period; For longer sea journeys you can use the <strong>local ferries<&sol;strong> that run to and from all major locations&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>You can use the app<strong> GRAB<&sol;strong> to book cabs&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;IMG&lowbar;20190322&lowbar;103339-1024x576&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1689"&sol;><figcaption>Traditional Thai long-tail boat<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">WHAT TO DO IN KRABI&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Krabi is a world of postcard-perfect islands&comma; lively little beach towns&comma; and jagged limestone cliffs covered in unspoiled rainforest&period; Ahead&comma; seven Krabi experiences that are absolutely essential&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">1&period; ISLAND HOPPING<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><li class&equals;"blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;IMG&lowbar;4017-1024x683&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" data-id&equals;"1695" class&equals;"wp-image-1695"&sol;><figcaption>Hop Pop Tour<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure><&sol;li><li class&equals;"blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;IMG-20190322-WA0007-1024x576&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" data-id&equals;"1701" data-link&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;&quest;attachment&lowbar;id&equals;1701" class&equals;"wp-image-1701"&sol;><figcaption>Island Visits<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure><&sol;li><&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>With more than 200 islands in this part of Thailand&comma; travelers are spoilt for choices here&period; Most are little more than spindly rock towers shooting out of the Andaman Sea&comma; but some are jungle-clad idylls with emerald lagoons and gorgeous beaches&period;&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The most popular way to see the islands is by signing up for the 7 Island tour&comma; Phi Phi Island tour and the 4 Island tour&comma; which are usually made available by the hotels and resort&period; You can also rent a private boat&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">2&period; NIGHT MARKETS<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-image"><figure class&equals;"aligncenter"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;9786037999702e66084da8e88593b798&period;jpg" class&equals;"wp-image-1696"&sol;><figcaption>Night Market Scenes<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure><&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>On Friday&comma; Saturday&comma; or Sunday nights&comma;&nbsp&semi;Krabi Town&OpenCurlyQuote;s night market comes alive with street-food stalls&comma; souvenir sellers&comma; and live performers&period; You can get everything from handmade jewelry to tie-dye garments&comma; pad Thai to fried crickets&comma; and coconut ice cream to cocktails&period; To jazz up the atmosphere&comma; singers&comma; saxophonists&comma; guitarists&comma; and dancers are performing on stages and in the streets&period;&nbsp&semi; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">3&period; SEA AND LAND ADVENTURES<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-image"><figure class&equals;"aligncenter"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;photo-1555489020-844f48622d00&period;jpg" class&equals;"wp-image-1700"&sol;><figcaption>Kayak Tours<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure><&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The best way to explore the Krabi coast&&num;8217&semi;s mangrove swamps and sea caves is by kayaking and paddle-boarding&period; Krabi also offers numerous fantastic&nbsp&semi;diving&nbsp&semi;and&nbsp&semi;snorkeling&nbsp&semi;spots with stunning coral reefs and rich sea life for those keen to engage in water activities&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;IMG&lowbar;20190321&lowbar;152215-1024x576&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1702"&sol;><figcaption>Spectacular roads and views for cycling<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Far from limiting yourself to the water&comma; why not go for Hiking and cycling&quest; Head into the rainforests to discover waterfalls&comma; thermal springs&comma; and caves&period; Phanom Bencha National Park is a great hiking location&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">4&period; ROCK CLIMBING<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<div class&equals;"wp-block-image"><figure class&equals;"aligncenter"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;0fcded0486833a86837fe95dc4c21bc2&period;jpg" class&equals;"wp-image-1703"&sol;><figcaption>Rock climbing for beginners to professionals<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure><&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Thrill-seekers have a treat waiting here&comma; as Railay in Krabi is one of the best rock climbing destinations in the world&period; Try to book a rock climbing excursion ahead of time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">5&period; DIPPING IN THE EMERALD POOL<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>About an hour&&num;8217&semi;s drive from Krabi town is Thung Teao Forest Natural Park which is home for many natural spring-water pools&nbsp&semi;— that are almost otherworldly shades of green and turquoise&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;WhatsApp-Image-2019-08-04-at-14&period;22&period;23-1024x683&period;jpeg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1707"&sol;><figcaption>Blue Pool<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The famous Blue pool or pond is fresh and hot with the water supplied from natural streams coming from the hill&period; The cool thing about this place is that when the water’s temperature changes&comma; the watercolor goes from light green to turquoise&excl;&nbsp&semi;Here swimming isn’t allowed but photos are&comma; and the other one is Emerald Pool&comma; a dazzling crystal-clear oasis that’s pleasant for swimming&period; Go early in the day or on weekdays before the crowds take over&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Close from here are the hot water springs that form an unusual cascading waterfall that pours into a stream below&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">6&period; LOCAL SIGHTSEEING<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>All the beaches&comma; water bodies and islands aside&comma; Krabi boasts of many inland tourist attractions&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>One of Thailand’s natural wonders and certainly worth a visit is this warren of caves&comma; famously known as Tiger Caves&comma; that sits within the jungle and house many monks that live and worship here&period; The caves can be explored and you will find many icons and relics to take a look at&period; And at a climb of 1&comma;237 steps&comma; which is no small task&comma; is the &OpenCurlyQuote;footprint of the Buddha’ and you are rewarded with 360 &&num;8211&semi; degree views of the Andaman Sea and the beautiful islands that fall within it&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The other main temple in Krabi is Wat Kaew Korawaram&period; This is a new building and to some&comma; resembles a white wedding cake&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;08&sol;IMG&lowbar;4001-1024x683&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1699"&sol;><figcaption>A temple in the center of Krabi town<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">7&period; NIGHTLIFE<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Ao Nang Beach&comma; though not the prettiest beach in the area but if you are looking for some nightlife and a lively atmosphere this is a good place to start&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Euro-style bars and cáfes&comma; night clubs and the standard Thai karaoke bars give the town a great atmosphere after the sun goes down&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE IN KRABI&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list"><li>Make your itinerary beforehand&period;<&sol;li><li>Get the local sim-card at the airport&period;<&sol;li><li>Check out the cuisine before you go&period; If you are a vegetarian&comma; you might have difficulty finding food at Kuala Lumpur airport&period; <&sol;li><li>Wear comfortable shoes&period;<&sol;li><li>While going to Emerald Pool&comma; make sure to wear a bathing suit and bring towels as there are no changing rooms&period; <&sol;li><li>Try wearing clothes that will cover your body because the sun can get too harsh and the sunscreen is not enough&excl;<&sol;li><li>While visiting the temples&comma; avoid wearing tank tops&comma; crop tops&comma; shorts&comma; etc&period; They are not allowed&excl; &nbsp&semi;<&sol;li><li>Compare the prices of things before buying&period; You might want to make sure if you get better things at better prices in India&period;<&sol;li><li>The budget of the trip might go up to 40-50k if you stay in a decent 3-star hotel for 3-4 days&period;<&sol;li><&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If you are a lover of wild beaches and spectacular landscapes and want a place to relax or play in charmingly natural settings&comma; away from any concerns&comma; in a world not over-complicated by the trappings of modern society&comma; Krabi is the place for you&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine; &NewLine; &NewLine; <&excl;--begin code --> &NewLine; &NewLine; &NewLine; <div class&equals;"pp-multiple-authors-boxes-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-layout-boxed multiple-authors-target-the-content box-post-id-2851 box-instance-id-1 ppma&lowbar;boxes&lowbar;2851" &NewLine; 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