Sight guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Visiting Chaloklum fishing village
On the north coast, Chaloklum is one of the island's oldest communities, with stilted wooden houses, fishing boats in the bay and seafood restaurants.
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Quick answer
Chaloklum fishing village is a neighbourhood in Chaloklum, Koh Phangan. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Neighbourhood
- Area
- Chaloklum
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, food, history and photo spot
- Best months
- May–June and September
About Chaloklum fishing village
On the north coast, Chaloklum is one of the island's oldest communities, with stilted wooden houses, fishing boats in the bay and seafood restaurants. It is the departure point for long-tails to Bottle Beach.
Tip: Eat seafood at one of the waterfront restaurants for lunch, then take a long-tail to Bottle Beach for the afternoon.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Chaloklum, a working fishing village on a wide northern bay.
Best time to visit Chaloklum fishing village
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 33°C (91°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 15 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Koh Phangan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Chaloklum fishing village is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Full Moon Party at Haad Rin and Bottle Beach.
- No. 13 of the 16 sights in our Koh Phangan things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Koh Phangan.
Near Chaloklum fishing village
Also in Chaloklum, so you can walk between them:
- Koh Ma and Mae Haad — half a day, free
If you like Chaloklum fishing village
- Than Sadet waterfall and beach — East coast, 2–3 hours
- Thong Sala Walking Street — Thong Sala, 1–2 hours
Staying near Chaloklum fishing village
Stay in Chaloklum ($$) to walk here: a working fishing village on a wide northern bay. All areas to stay in Koh Phangan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Chaloklum fishing village?
Plan 1–2 hours. With Koh Ma and Mae Haad nearby, it fits a half-day in Chaloklum.
+Is Chaloklum fishing village free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Chaloklum fishing village?
May–June and September, the quietest of the good months. Eat seafood at one of the waterfront restaurants for lunch, then take a long-tail to Bottle Beach for the afternoon.
+Do I need to book Chaloklum fishing village in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.