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The interior of Krabi's mainland is covered
with richly forested lands much of which is designated national park
area and ideal for avid hikers. A favoured area for hiking is Khao
Phanom Bencha National Park, featuring caves, waterfalls, streams
and rock pools. Easily reached by Songteaw, motorbike or mountain
bike, the park has several trails leading to it's scenic spots and
provides ample opportunity to observe abundant plant and animal life
along the way.Another good hiking
spot is at Khao Pra-Bang Khram next to the Bang Teao Village. A
2.7 km forest trail - the Thung Teao Trail - begins and ends at the
Khao Nor Chuchi Sanctuary Headquarters. Information can be obtained
from the no-hunting zone office at Ban Bang Teao.
Population
Krabi's estimated population, as of September 1999, is 344,610
Geography
Krabi's mountainous physical geography is broken by highlands and
plains on the mainland.The provincial administration also covers
more than 130 islands in the Andaman Sea. Natural forest cover is
chiefly mangrove and Cassia trees. Krabi's sandy clay soil
conditions are perfect for a variety of agricultural products,
including rubber trees, palms, mangos, coconuts, and coffee. The
Krabi River flows 5 kilometers through the city and falls into the
Andaman at Tambon Pak Nam. There are other streams as well : the
Khlong Pakasai, the Khlong Krabi Yai and the Khlong Krabi Noi
in the province's highest range of mountains, the Khao Phanom
Bencha.
Climate
Weather in Krabi is typically that of the tropical monsoon,
providing the province with just two seasons, the hot season from
January to April, and the rainy season from May to December.
Monsoon winds, which change according to season, blow from the
southeast, the southwest, and the northeast. Temperatures range
between 16.9 and 37.3 degrees Celsius and the yearly rainfall
averages 2,568.5 millimeters.
Getting there
By Car
From Bangkok take Route 4, passing
Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khirikhan, Chumphon, Ranong, and Phangnga
Provinces before reaching Krabi a total distance of 946 kilometers.
An alternate route is to take Route 4 to Chumphon and then turn
onto Route 41. This leads through Lang Suan and Chaiya Districts
of Chumphon to Wieng Sa District of Surat Thani from there follow
Route 4035, passing Ao Luk District of Krabi, back onto Route 4,
and down to Krabi Town. This shortcut is just 814 kilometers, and
is followed by the bus services.
From Phuket Take Route 402 to Route 4
and pass Tambon Kok Kloy of Takua Thung District in Phang-nga Thap
Pud District, Phang-nga and enter Ao Luk District of Krabi the
total distance is 185 kilometers. Regarding bus transport from
Phuket, contact, Tel.(076)211480.
By Bus
Buses leave Bangkok for Krabi daily
in the evening. The journey takes about 12 hours. The fare for 24
seats air-conditioned bus is 655 Baht, and 446 and 421 Baht for 40
seat air-conditioned bus and 234 Baht for non air-conditioned bus.
Contact Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal (Borommaratchonnani Road) at
Tel.(02) 435-1199, 435-5061 (air-conditioned bus) and (02) 4345557
(non air-conditioned bus).
By Train
From Bangkok Railway Station take the train to one of the
following stations : Trang, Phun Pin in Surat Thani Province, or
Thung Song in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. From any of these
places a bus may be taken onward to Krabi. Regarding train
schedules and costs, contact Bangkok Railway Station ,
Tel.(02)223-7010, 223-7020.
By Air
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Bangkok - Krabi |
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Krabi - Bangkok |
Price |
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Airline |
Flight No. |
Dep. |
Arr. |
Days |
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Flight No. |
Dep. |
Arr. |
Days |
One way Baht |
Round trip Baht |
| Thai Airways |
TG 249 |
08.10 |
09.30 |
Daily |
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TG 250 |
10.10 |
11.30 |
Daily |
2,120 - 2,920 |
4240 - 5840 |
| Thai Airways |
TG 259 |
16.10 |
17.30 |
5 6 7 |
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TG 260 |
18.10 |
19.30 |
5 6 7 |
2,120 - 2,920 |
4,240 |
| PB Air |
9Q834 |
10.15 |
11.40 |
5 |
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9Q835 |
12.05 |
13.30 |
5 |
2,560 |
5,120 |
| PB Air |
9Q836 |
15.45 |
17.10 |
7 |
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9Q837 |
17.35 |
19.00 |
7 |
2,560 |
5,120 |
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Phuket - Krabi |
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Krabi -
Phuket |
Price |
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Airline |
Flight No. |
Dep. |
Arr. |
Days |
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Flight No. |
Dep. |
Arr. |
Days |
One way Baht |
Round trip Baht |
| Air Andaman |
2Y102 |
11.00 |
11.30 |
Daily |
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2Y103 |
12.00 |
12.30 |
Daily |
900 |
1,800 |
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Days: 1 - Monday, 2 - Tuesday, 3 - Wednesday, 4 -
Thursday, 5 - Friday, 6 - Saturday, 7 - Sunday |
Festivals & Events
Andaman Sea Festival
This Festival takes place in November and celebrates the opening
of the tourist season in Krabi. Water sport competitions, cultural
shows, and good-natured fun are the schedule.
The Setting Adrift
of the Chao Le Boats
Takes place on Ko Lanta during the full moon night of the sixth
and eleventh lunar months. This is a religious rite performed by
Sea Gypsies or "Chao Le" who gather on the beach near Ban Saladan
Village. They dance their famous "rong ngeng" round the boats to
be set adrift. Ceremonies feature singing and dancing. The reason
for the fest is to bring prosperity and happiness to the
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with Leonardo Di Caprio). In our garden there are three of the famous and
controversial palm trees, used on the film set in Ko
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* the ancient temples and stately Buddha, between
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hidden in an uncontaminated tropical jungle where is still possible to see the
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at 3 Km from Ao Nang, leaned out above the sea.
* the shopping in the picturesque markets that offer the
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Emerald
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no kind of sun umbrella or deck chairs either on the beach.
Structure:
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with portico or balcony, all equipped with the best comforts for Family Vacations:
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Family Vacations
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islands and the tropical rain forest.
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Emerald Garden Resort. 90 Moo 3 Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand
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