Islands, temples and street food
Thailand
Easy international travel with island time, northern hill towns and one of the world's great food cultures.
Why visit Thailand
- Andaman and Gulf islands with very different characters.
- Northern Thailand's temples, markets and mountain villages.
- Excellent value across every category of stay.
- Short flights and simple logistics from India.
Best places to visit
- Bangkok
- River temples, markets and food neighbourhoods.
- Krabi & Phi Phi
- Limestone karsts and island hopping.
- Chiang Mai
- Old city temples and ethical elephant sanctuaries.
- Koh Samui
- Gulf-side beaches with calmer seas in the west monsoon.
Top experiences
- Island hopping by longtail
- Thai cooking classes
- Night market food trails
- Kayaking through sea caves
Best time to visit
- November – March
- Cooler, drier and best for Andaman islands.
- April – October
- Green season; Gulf islands often stay pleasant.
How many days
6–9 days across one city and one island group.
How to reach
- Direct flights from major Indian cities to Bangkok and Phuket.
- Check current visa requirements before booking.
Travel tips
- · Don't combine Andaman and Gulf islands in a short trip — pick one coast.
- · Domestic flights save far more time than overnight buses.
Sample itineraries
7 days
Bangkok & Krabi
- Day 1 — Arrive Bangkok
- Day 2 — Bangkok temples and markets
- Day 3 — Fly to Krabi
- Day 4 — Island hopping day
- Day 5 — Railay and kayaking
- Day 6 — Free beach day
- Day 7 — Departure
Available journeys
Thailand tours
6N / 7DThailand
Thailand Islands & Bangkok
Two nights of Bangkok city life followed by four unhurried days of Andaman islands, kayaking and long beach afternoons.
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Thailand travel FAQs
Which Thai coast should I choose?
November to March suits the Andaman side around Krabi and Phuket. During the southwest monsoon the Gulf islands are usually the better choice.
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