Koh Phangan Travel Guide

Backpackers deem Koh Phangan to be the backpackers’ paradise! From things to do to places to stay, this island has everything you need! Given below are a few things you can do if you do happen to visit this island.

Bottle Beach

If you are looking for an isolated shore with pristine shores and clear blue waters, Bottle Beach is what you are looking for! The beach here is fringe by thick jungle with palm trees lining the shores. Haad Khuat is known to have some of the finest white sand in Thailand.

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The full-moon party

Koh Phangan famous the world over for its wild full-moon parties each month! Koh Phangan might seem like a calm and quiet place to relax, but the full-moon day, all those party goers get wild! Hit the shores on a full-moon day and you are sure to be struck by the party vibe too.

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Accommodation

Many a Koh Phangan resort is equipped with some of the best luxury facilities in the country. Hotels such as Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas are designed for maximum satisfaction where contemporary comforts are concerned. All you’ve got to do is focus on having a relaxed holiday.

Image Credit: Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

Food markets

When in Thailand, something that absolutely cannot be missed is the night market experiences. Koh Phangan offers some of the most amazing authentic Thai food as the Thong Sala night market on this island! Be greeted by the magical aroma of food cooking in over 20 different stalls lined up on the streets.

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Best Things to Do on Koh Phangan

Be it lazing around on a pristine beach, enjoying local delicacies or even having some fun in the wild, Koh Phangan is what you are looking for! Here’s what you absolutely can’t miss out on when on holiday on this atoll that is a part of Thailand.

Beach hopping

White sand, clear blue waters and a whole bunch of fun water sports is just what the beaches of Koh Phangan have to offer. Don’t forget to book up a room with Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas or any other stunning Koh Phangan resort for some self-pampering. Also, you simply have to experience a moon party at Haad Rin Beach.

Image Credit: Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

Waterfall hunting

Experience the way the locals have fun by paying a visit to the waterfalls that are favourites among all tourists visiting Koh Phangan. Head over to Paradise Falls and have some splashy fun with the local kids. Remember not to make the mistake of visiting in the dry season!

Night market

Where better to find a night market than in Thailand? The Thong Sala Night market is an absolute must visit! If you are up for a culinary journey, then hit the night market to find all sorts of cuisines to entice your taste buds.

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Slip N Fly

It’s all about the thrills and spills at Slip N Fly! Slide down water slides and into the plunge pool or enjoy a game of water volleyball. This is an ideal spot to hang out with friends and family.

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