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Climbing Khao Ra

If you want to climb Phangan's highest peak Khao Ra (627m) you don't need a guide, even if many guidebooks tell you you do. If you are at least 2 people, this trip is not dangerous. But make sure to have at least 1.5 liters of water per person with you. 
The best way to start the trip is to drive to Khao Rha Retreat & Guesthouse (bad roads, but feasible), or you just walk there from the nearby crossing in Ban Maduawan which you can easily reach by pick-up truck from Thong Sala. 
Take the little path between the bungalows which will take you to a rotten road. Follow this road up to the water basin and cross it. 
After you've crossed the basin, DO NOT go straight ahead into the jungle! Instead walk along the water to your right until you see a sign. 
From that point on it is hard to get lost as there is only one small path through the jungle. The sound of the bugs, louder than any conversation, is really impressive here.
Every now and then you will find another sign but these are not really necessary. A short distance before the top there is a second path on the right which leads to a viewpoint pointing Southeast. 
From the top itself you will have a stunning view towards the Northeast, overlooking the picturesque bay of Chaloklum. There is another path leading to a second viepoint facing North.
It is best to start your trip early as it gets very, very hot in the jungle after noon. With a decent pace you can get up to the top in 1.5 to 2 hours, the way down is somewhat faster.
Once back down again, you should not miss out on the delicious food and the incredible hospitality of the Khao Ra Bungalows. There you can also get some rest, swing in the cosy hammocks:
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Khao Raa Bungalows - Accommodation
Tel.: 089-6750399
Khao Raa Bungalows (เขาหรา บังกะโล) (BanMaduawan)
Khao Ra Bungalows offers simple huts in the middle of the jungle. Especially interesting for people who are looking to climb Khao Ra, as the path up there starts right next to the bungalows.
The atmosphere here is incredibly relaxed. You have a great view all the way to Wok Tum Bay from the restaurant.
The food is very delicious and is being prepared by two lovely older ladies.
Ban Maduawan, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280
Tel.: 089-6750399
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Khao Ra - Attractions
Khao Ra (เขารา) (KohPhangan)
Khao Ra is the highest point of Koh Phangan and offers magnificent views of the island's sweeping valleys and beaches.
Khao Ra is the tallest mountain on the island and it's peak reaches 630 m above sea level. Several small paths make it possible to reach the top by foot.



Ban Tai, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280
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