Ko Pha Ngan’s east coast is the wildest little region in the entire island. For decades this location has been praised as the ultimate holiday spot in the city and of late it is becoming even more popular. It is a place where the scenery surrounding will awe you; a place where the jungles and cliffs interrupt beaches and bays giving it an edge that you will experience nowhere in the world. Some of the beaches are so intricately placed deep within dense forests that it can be accessed by nothing but foot. The mosaic of adventure you will experience here is the best there is of its kind; A few days out in the East Coast of Ko Pha Ngan is a few day in sheer beach paradise.
On The northern end of the stretch, the twin bays of Thong Nai Pan; The Thong Nai Pan Noi and the Thong Nai Pan Yai can be found. These are thought by many to be the most beautiful beaches in the region. The Thong Nia Pan Noi is the smaller of the 2 beaches but the busier of the 2 as well. This semi circular beach is almost always adorned with people. Lined with soft white sand and surrounded by rocky headlands and forested mountains, this is one picture perfect beach in Ko Pha Ngan. The water conditions in the beach are just as excellent as the pristine scenery it portrays. Ideal for swimming, the beach makes a perfect holiday spot for the whole family. The northern hillside is very easily accessible and provides some fantastic views of the Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach and other surrounding beaches. Of late the region surrounding this small stretch of beach has developed rapidly. Many famous resorts have been set up along this beach, giving the region a touch of luxury as well.
The Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa is one of the most popular of all the Koh Phangan Resorts. This Resort has a spectacular combination of class and coziness that works to the appeal of many. Out of all the Koh Phangan hotels the Rasananda makes the top of the list.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.