Koh Phanggan from Kuala Lumpur

**Abg Acid** · 29th March 2011, 03:30 PM

After the city of Haad Rin, further south the sealed roads end. There is a little trek that goes uphill and plenty of signboards too. The road uphill was quite tricky, and you may need some good balance along the dirt track.There are some awesome bungalows on the hills overlooking Haad Rin and to the west this road leads to a downhill and located at the bottom are 2 awesone resorts Leela Bungalows and LightHouse Resort. The Leela bungalows are the laid back bungalow style but with a very nice beach.This is the Laem Haad Rin. One of the best beach in Koh Phangan. The lighthous resort on the other hand prtrudes out into the sea on a rocky piece. You need to go on a wooden platform around the rocks.

The signboard leding to the bungalows uphill on the cape, Laem Had Rim

View from the top. The beach below is Haad Rin

Cool place to sit and relaxs at Top Hill bungalows. There were no guests when we came, but the owner Mrs. sun boast that her place is usually full during full Moon Party. I bet it does. The only problem getting here is the steep gradients, dont think a tuk tuk can do it. The possible optios are either motorcycle, 4wd or on foot.

**Abg Acid** · 29th March 2011, 03:51 PM

Towards the west from the hill top there is a trek that leads downhill. It will lead you to one of the most lovely beaches in Phangan. There are only 2 resorts here. One is Leela, the most laid back and beautiful beach. Also situated nearby is The Lighthouse Resort.

The beach of Leela Bungalows,.. very nice, and always deseted.

Beautiful white beach... Leela Bungalows

**Abg Acid** · 29th March 2011, 09:43 PM

The Light House Resort

It is situated at the furthest end of Laem Haad Rim, rocky section of the cape. You need to walk on this wooden platform for some good 600 meters. Wont be a good idea if you had some very big and heavy luggage, but probably you may be allowed to take in your bikes if you checked in here, though I m not sure of it. But nevertheless, its a good walk here, we enjoyed our walk.

Spectacular view.

Clear water underneath. Maybe fishing could be a good idea here

Me, taking a break and looking out to the sea, wish could spend a night here

Ashburn, our riding partner taking a walk on the wooden platform

At the end of this walkway, are the bungalows. We did not went further to check it out, as 2 fierce looking dogs came out to check on us

**Davidfl** · 1st April 2011, 12:06 PM

Abg Acid

Wow! Fantastic report & contribution.
A BIG THANKS.

**burnjr** · 20th April 2011, 04:37 PM

AA,
After our Phi phi ride on 29th april to 3rd may lets go Kok Phanggan again...

**Franksmith** · 20th April 2011, 05:26 PM

Hi guys,

really nice post.. how far is that from like Bangkok?

**Abg Acid** · 27th April 2011, 09:57 AM

Its app 700km or less from Bangkok as you need to get to Don Sak (east of Suratthani) to board the ferry.
I think there is a boat from Chumpoon too, but that one dont take vehicles.

AA