The Great Escape
Travel+Leisure India|April 2023
Koh Lanta, Krabi's distant cousin with a low profile and quiet disposition, is perfect for an offbeat getaway
Chirag Mohanty Samal
The Great Escape

EVER EXPERIENCED THE thrill of discovering a little-known stream behind your grandparent's home in the hills or a secret passageway in an old house, or a hidden island near a touristy beach? If the thought of unravelling secluded or unexplored places excites you, then Koh Lanta, the low-key and quiet island near Krabi is your best bet.

On my recent trip to Krabi, I did a quick detour to Koh Lanta and was captivated by its unspoilt beauty. Picture-perfect, tranquil, and relaxing are some of the epithets that describe the island. An hour-long ferry from Krabi takes you to Koh Lanta, where upon arriving you are greeted by an unassuming single track road, low palm groves, and clear blue skies.

Koh Lanta is located approximately 70 kilometres from the mainland. The two main islands that make up this region are Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi. However, what makes this place so attractive is the fact that despite being close to Krabi, Koh Lanta maintains a low-key and laid-back profile. You don't find glitzy sign boards or large hoardings or hotels and resorts that reek of modernisation. It is easy to discover unknown places and deserted beaches here.

MYRIAD ATTRACTIONS OF ISLAND LIFE

If you plan to do more than just laze around on the blonde sand that leads to turquoise waters, the island's popular beaches such as Klong Dao, Long Beach, and Kantiang Bay are known for scuba diving and snorkelling, as Koh Lanta is home to some of the most diverse and colourful marine life in the world. You can explore the island's coral reefs, sea caves, and shipwrecks, and see a variety of marine creatures.

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