One of the quieter spots on the island is Chalok Lam Bay in the north of the
island about 15 minutes from the port of Thongsala and 30 minutes from the
party town of Haad Rin. Many people choose to party hard in the south and
then relax in the less developed north.
So whether you are partying hard or just chilling out Koh Phangan has much
to offer all.
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Chalok Lam Bay is a very natural picturesque location at the Northern most
tip of Koh Phangan. The shoreline stretches for some 3 kilometres and the
mountains frame the bay for its entirety. This was once a fishing village
where industry dominated the seafront and activity until just a few years
ago when the rows of drying squid were removed from the beaches to allow
tourism to flourish. There are many Thai style restaurants and some new
funkier bars in the village seafront with bungalows across the bay also
offering food and drink.
There is an elephant trekking camp just south of the village near the Thai
(Wat Pra Sanctum) and Chinese Temples. A diving school in the village offers
pursuits for the aqua challenged and there are plenty of long tail boats for
hire to tour the island or simply go fishing. A cooking school is also
available just outside the village.
The bay in general is much more laid back than other parts of the island and
traditionally people party in the south at the full moon party and then
chill out in Chalok Lam. The villagers are very friendly and there is a
fantastic vibe to the place.
The accommodation is plentiful and will suit most budgets with a range of
different styles of bungalow from backpacker style to much more upmarket
accommodation including a new hotel on the seafront in the village. Some
examples are Fantasea Resort on the eastern end of the bay which offers
fantastic Disney style A frames with first class facilities - the bungalows
are directly on the beach. Wattana Resort at the west side of the bay which
is very spacious, cheap and offers a very quiet location. In the centre of
the bay are other places such as Chalok Lam Bay Resort and many others.
There is another Thai temple in the village and ceremonies are held each day
at 7.30 am with all welcome. At Wat Pra Sanctum the head monk Pra Adjan
speaks very good English and is very willing to include tourists within the
meditation that he leads for the Monks. |
