Krabi Getaway!
IT’S WORTH IT!!!!!
Blog By : Princess of Babbles
Source & Credits : http://princessofbabbles.blogspot.com/2010/03/krabi-getaway.html
I finally went to Krabi, ya’ll!! I’ve been waiting for like 6 months for this trip and let me scream this straight to your face: Unpleasant things happened before i left on the AirAsia plane (like failing to locate where i put my money, a sudden request from a certain boss for a presentation, a troublesome house contractor..). i swear these people are jealous of me leaving for the fun, sun, and sand. Alhamdulillah i managed in the end. *big smile* Now, let’s skip the babbling and more details on the trip. i’m ready to be your tour guide.
Krabi Day One – Rock Climbing.
Krabi Day One – Rock Climbing.
Blog By : LiZ in Oz!!
Source & Credits : http://liz-oz.blogspot.com/2010/07/krabi-day-2-rock-climbing.html
Our first activity for the trip was rock climbing… making our way to the jetty to take the long tail boat to railay beach for rock climbing…
Left Picture : here’s our “tour guide” – the rock climbing expert…. he’s the one carrying all our equipment as well…. see the guy loaded with so many bags… that’s him with the full equipment for the 5 “participants”…..
Right Picture : here’s our mode of transport to railay beach…
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Krabi Rock & Fire International Contest 2010.
April 1, 2010 by KDSH
Filed under Local News & Event
Mention Thailand and images of beaches, elephants and Bangkok come to mind. Less known is the fact Thailand rock climbing is some of the best in the world.
Thailand Rock Climbing
Located in Southeast Asia, Thailand is bordered by Cambodia, Burma and Laos in the north and Malaysia in the south. The shape of the country is somewhat similar to Italy, and you’ll find similar differences between northern and southern Thailand that you do in Italy. For rock climbing enthusiasts, the south of Thailand is where the action is. The rock formations in Thailand are almost universally limestone. The level of climbing can be as simple as bouldering or as challenging as tackling over vertical cliffs. This makes Thailand a popular rock climbing destination since it has a little something for everyone.
Top Things to Do in Krabi
October 23, 2009 by KDSH
Filed under Articles On Krabi
Krabi, one among the tourist destination while touring Thailand, has enclosed itself as negligent resort destination as the site gives prominence to ease and relaxation rather than with the high-energy social gathering celebrations. Here you have plenty to see and to explore with the copious plant life found all over the landscape, which in turn is really an enchanting as well as ideal for peace seekers.
Railay Beach
July 15, 2009 by KDSH
Filed under Attractions
Railay Beach : Surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs on 3 sides, Railay Beach, just South of Ao Nang, can easily be reached by local taxi boat in 15 minutes. The name ‘Railay’ is supposedly an abbreviation for ‘Rai Tale’ in Thai, which means ‘orchard near the sea.’ Railay Beach consists of two bays joined at the headland on the West and East respectively.
West Railay is a narrow beach with towering karst formations and cliffs suitable for rock climbing. The turquoise water and long beach are highly popular amongst holiday makers for sunbathing and swimming. What has brought Railay its fame, however, is rock climbing. Back in 1992, a French rock climber explored the cliffs thoroughly and returned home to reveal his discoveries in rock climbing circles. since then, a great many experienced climbers have followed in his footsteps to enjoy the beauty and mystery of the soaring limestone pinnacles. The routes which they and others in their turn have established, vary in difficulty from 5C to 8C in the French system of standards, which include multi-pitch and single pitch climbs. Railay is said to have very challenging rock climbing by international standards. One of the best known routes is called ‘The King and I’, which is multi-pitch and to be found on the cliff named ‘Thai Wand Wall’. Tonsai Beach has 32 difficult and easy routes, with overhanging rocks that will test the strength of any climber. The ‘Humanity’ route offers more muti-pitch options. East Railay, (Nam Mao Beach), is the most popular of all for rock climbing, especially ‘Pa 1-2-3′, because of its easy access to accommodation. The 22 routes here, assessed at 5-7C in difficulty, suit the needs of both individual rock climbers and rock climbing schools.
HOW TO GET TO RAILAY BEACH
Although it is one of Krabi’s mainland beaches, it is inaccessible by road, being surrounded on all sides by cliffs. 
There are local taxi-boat services from Chao Fa pier in Krabi town (40 minutes), from Ao Nang (15 minutes) or from Nam Mao Beach (10 minutes).
WHERE TO STAY ON RAILAY BEACH
There are many rooms available in hotels and resorts in Railay, ranging in price and comfort. Pre-booking is nearly always advised, and during peak periods (including Thai holidays), reservations are a must. Railay Bay Resort & Spa is in West Railay and faces the sea.
WHERE TO EAT ON RAILAY BEACH
Most restaurants on Railay these days meet international culinary standards, and the seafood dishes here always receive the most orders.
FACILITIES ON RAILAY BEACH
Railay Beach has more or less the same standard and range of facilities as its neighbouring beaches, with the main additional activity being rock climbing.
Source : Krabi Tourism Association
