Sunday, December 02, 2007

Chronicles of Mod : Kho Khao - Nature Untouched

Phuket itself, as one of the world's most well-known destinations, stamped me with no impression I had previously expected before this trip. However, I found a consolation prize at Kho Khao, an undisturbed islet that lies just beside the province of Phang-Nga.

If you are looking for somewhere to recharge your battery while leaving all the burdens behind, including your brain, this is the perfect place.

Expect nothing but a simple non-stop rest in the (few) resorts of your choice and enjoy the delightful feast from the sea.

There aren't many fully developped touristic spots on the island but, for a long stay, you can manage to find some interesting activities to do such as fishing, mangrove forest sightseeing or taking a look at the ruins of an ancient city. For those who want to be a bit more active, snorkeling and scuba diving at the nearby (?) archipelago of Surin or Similan is also feasible.

For me, I think the island is already endowed with a characteristic charm. Its hardly touched nature, the biggest highlight. Well, it's a perfect hideaway with almost everything within reach (very near Phang-Nga and just a couple of hours from Phuket). The inland forests are being slowly invaded, cut down and exploited. So if you want to see how an unexploited island look like, without having to go a distance, try this alternative.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Take me there... pleeeeeeease!

Sending you LOTS of love!