Khao Lak lies in the Takuapa district of Phang-nga Province, a seaside province with an extraordinary view, both on shore and underwater.  Khao Lak is located about 50 kilometres north of Phuket Island on the mainland. It is an area, where the lowlands, that extend behind the coast, disappear and the rain forest covered mountains are reaching the sea shore. This area was declared a national park some years ago. After passing this rocky headland, the beaches of Khaolak start, that stretch for about 20 kms northward to the old tin mining town of Takuapa. A land of tin mines and fantastic beaches, the marjority of the region is mountainous with very limted basin area, 57% of which is mangrove and evergree forest.

Khao Lak itself is a national park area, resplendent with rich natural attractions and a convenient departure point to a number of Phang-nga's many points of interest including the famous Similan Islands and Surin Islands.  If you a newcomer for this area, you will be offered beaches, jungle covered moutains, forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries.  Khao Lak grew with divers discovering it as a jumpstart to one of the world's most popular dive spots, namely Similand Islands. You must not miss if you trave during Nov to Apr.  Weather is good, tide is clam, water looks crystalized.