Day 6: Phuket - Perfect dream destination for a short break
If you are bored from your daily routine and need a three to four days relaxing holiday then go and visit Phuket Island in Thailand. The island is a perfect place to admire clean water beaches, greenery and night life. The Island is located in the southern part of Thailand and is more close to Malaysia than Bangkok.
With not so expensive currency, the island is known as a hub for fashion offering beautiful and colored markets with very descent shopping and views of European architecture buildings and what not. The perfect one destination having all the amenities.
How to reach Phuket
By Air:
Phuket airport is one of the busiest airport in Thailand having well connectivity with all the international destinations serving direct flights to India, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Germany, among other countries.
By Train:
There is no direct train to Phuket. One can travel by Bangkok to Singapore and get off at Phun Phin railway station. After dropping down there you have to travel another five hours journey to Phuket.
When to visit:
November to February is the best seasons to visit the island as they are coldest season after rains with temperature varying from 23°C to 30°C. The weather is almost pleasant during these months where you can easily sit on the beach and can take sun bath.
Things to do in Phuket
Phuket is famous for its night life and spas all over the world. Travelers mainly come to enjoy the crowded and enthusiastic night life in Phuket. There are many beaches and places to visit:
Phang Nga Bay
This is one of the most famous island which you have mainly seen in James Bond movies covered with trees and having clean water of green and blue shade. One should visit while touring Phuket, the experience at Phang Nga Bay is mesmerizing in every sense of the word.
Old Phuket Town
The old phuket town will make you feel like you are in some empire with its European architecture and little glittering cafes. The area can be best explored by walking as it have so many narrow lanes that it will not be easy to roam by vehicle.
Phromthep Cape
It seems like clouds are coming closer to us. Yes Phromthep cape Cape with its high cliffs and breathtaking scenery gives a perfect view of ocean during sunrise and sunset attracting large number of visitors.
Tiger Kingdom
If you have a desire to meet and sit with tiger then go and see tiger kingdom which offers its visitors to interact with tigers and to know them more closely. They have all sizes of tigers trained by professionals; the choice is yours to get clicked with which tiger.
What to eat
The island is very popular for its seafood where you can easily find hawkers and restaurants at each and every corner serving the dishes. Apart from that Phuket also caters all the cuisines from worldwide like if you want to eat India food they have many Indian restaurants serving Indian dishes.
Where to stay
Being a tourist destination and one of the busiest hot spot the accommodation is little cheap in the island having hotels located in each and every corner. To find a hotel in Phuket is not a difficult task. Some of the good hotels are:
- Deevana Patong
- Banyan Tree Phuket
- The Album Hotel
- Hotel Marriott
The place is truly a heaven perfect for all types of holidays. WTN
