Joanna James
Boisterous full moon parties, that's something Koh Phangan has become synonymous with. Blessed with a myriad of natural wonders, the tropical paradise won't disappoint travellers with an appetite for adventure either. Ditch the wild revellers and set off to discover the island's untouched sites.
Presenting oodles of beauty and nature, Haad Nam Tok lets you witness the fascinating spectacle of a waterfall flowing down to the sea in its entirety. Haad Nam Tok, which is Thai for "Waterfall Beach", is a charming corner of nature that truly lives up to its moniker and makes for a serene escape to get away from the island's renowned wild and animated quarters. Haad Nam Tok is at its most breathtaking during the monsoons when the water is abundant, and nature is verdant.
As an island surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters, Koh Phangan has no shortage of diving sites whatsoever. Being one of the most stunning on the island, with alluring waters and striking corals calling it home, Sail Rock treats you to a diving experience like no other. It is a rock pinnacle set an hour's drive from Chaloklum pier, away from tourist hot spots and brimming with untouched wonders of nature. Descend deep beneath the tropical blue, where schools of tropical fishes, from barracudas to batfish and whale sharks, welcome you to their beautiful world underwater.
No vacation spent on the tropical island of Koh Phangan is complete without some blissful beach time, especially if you are staying at a beachfront Koh Phangan resort, including the likes of Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas. Spanning the western stretch of beach on the renowned Haad Rin, Haad Rin Nai or Sunset Beach shares borders with the lively and famous Haad Rin Nok or Sunrise Beach. Laid-back folks can relax and unwind in the oasis of Sunset beach while boisterous revellers have the time of their lives on the other side.
Get back to nature while indulging in a slice of adventure by hiking the scenic Khao Ra. The intrepid souls who make it to the summit will be greeted with picture-postcard panoramic views, but the trek that leads to the top through the dense forest is also equally exciting. The hike wouldn't be the easiest in Koh Phangan's tropical heat and under the dazzling sun, but it should be no worry for a true adventurer, longing to discover untouched sites.
Nestled in Than Sadet National Park, Phaeng Waterfall is one of, if not, the most beautiful waterfall on the island of Koh Phangan. Marvel at the cascading white curtain of water, be serenaded by the gushing sounds of the falls and lose yourself in complete serenity at the charming nature corner.
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