Koh Samui – A Complete Guide to the Romantic Tropical Paradise

Koh Samui with its finest white sand beaches, lush tropical surroundings and luxury accommodations makes for an ideal romantic getaway. It is the third largest island in Thailand with plentiful beaches of every kind. Some beaches are the hub of activities and nightlife whereas some provide the much needed quiet and solitude. The island is also home to some of the most stunning Buddhist temples. So you see, Koh Samui provides the best of both worlds irrespective of what kind of traveller you are. 

We chose Samui for celebrating our 9th Wedding anniversary and loved our time there. Here is our guide to this romantic tropical paradise.

How to Reach Koh Samui

 Samui has a small airport (but the cutest one and well equipped too) with a number of flights operating to/from Bangkok. The flying time is just about an hour. Even in the shoulder season, we had to pay a hefty amount for our return air tickets. But it is definitely the quickest and the easiest option to reach the island. 

Another cheaper yet longer option is to take an overnight train from Bangkok to Surat thani. Then a bus to the Surat thani Pier to catch the ferry to Koh Samui. You can also reach Surat Thani by flight from Bangkok and the rates are much cheaper than the ones to Samui. 

Things to do or experience in Koh Samui

There are a lot of things to do and see in Koh Samui. Choose depending on your liking and available time.

The Majestic Temples

Thailand has some amazing temples and Koh Samui is no different. There are many temples scattered throughout the island. But when you have limited time, we recommend visiting at least the 2 prominent ones. Both these temples are hardly 5 mins drive away from each other.

Wat Phra Yai or the Big Buddha Statue

A huge 12 meter high golden Buddha statue sitting on an elevated platform and rimmed by the sea – this is a must see in Samui. The place has a very unique and calming vibe. And the view of the ocean from the mesa is breathtaking. This is my personal favourite from Samui. Because even with tourists around, as I sat down and closed my eyes, I felt exceptionally calm inside. Read More….

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Planning a Weeklong Trip to Nepal

Image
Usually when it comes to trip planning, I am the one who comes up with the options on what city or country to visit. But this time it was an exception with Sush being very enthusiastic about Nepal when we were considering our options for a trip during last December. One week in Nepal and I came back home super energised thanking Sush for suggesting this beautiful country. It’s a country that felt so dear and many ways so similar to India. Whether the chaos of Kathmandu or the people talking to us in fluent Hindi or the Namaste that greeted us at every place, Nepal as a tourist place was an experience that would forever be alive in our hearts and minds. So if you are thinking of Nepal, just go ahead and plan a trip and we assure you this little mountain country will steal your heart with its pristine beauty. Now let’s get in to the details that you may need to plan the trip. Getting into Nepal There are direct flights from major cities like Delhi and Bangalore to Tribhuvan Intern...
Read more

All You Need To Plan a Trip to Leh-Ladakh

Image
  This is the second part of our two part Ladakh series where we will detail everything that you need to plan that ultimate Ladakh trip. For detailed itinerary read part 1 An incredible trip to Leh Ladakh . Best Time to Visit June to September (July, August being the busiest months) This is the summer time when the days are pleasant and the cold is moderate. Many significant routes like the Manali – Leh and Srinagar – Leh start opening and chances of road blockage are less. As many Ladakhi festivals happen in this time including the Hemis Festival, expect a lot of crowd there.   Visit towards the end of August to avoid the summer crowd. If you are an adventure seeker and love Solitude, then a visit to Ladakh in winter [ December to March ] is recommended.  Taxi Renting a taxi for the whole trip is the best way to explore Leh-Ladakh as the roads at many places are treacherous and need special expertise. On the other hand, if you have already driven in diff...
Read more

My Love affair with Shergaon – The Charming Hamlet of Arunachal Pradesh

Image
Shergaon – A name I did not know until about recently, must be a month or two before we planned our trip to Arunachal Pradesh. And yet here I am, dreaming of the days we spent in this quaint little village in Arunachal Pradesh . A place blessed with remarkable natural beauty and a temperate climate, but more than that the most wonderful people with hearts of gold.  A little stroll under the morning sun, moments of solitude by a waterfall hidden inside the forest and incredible warmth shown by people to two strangers in their land – I fell hopelessly in love with Shergaon. Why Shergaon became my favourite The Natural Beauty Shergaon is blessed with unparalleled natural beauty. It is cradled by lofty mountains. River and brooks with the clearest of water flow joyously through it. Farmlands and fruit orchards brimming with life dot the landscape. Even the wild flowers and different shrubs add so much to the charm of the place. And at some places, manmade wooden and iron bri...
Read more