Sight guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Visiting Khao Ra hike
At around 630 metres, Khao Ra is the highest point on the island, reached by a steep jungle trail through rainforest with giant trees and, with luck, wildlife such as birds and lizards.
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Quick answer
Khao Ra hike is a nature spot in Central highlands, Koh Phangan. Allow 3–5 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Central highlands
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- active, nature, views and outdoors
- Best months
- January–March
About Khao Ra hike
At around 630 metres, Khao Ra is the highest point on the island, reached by a steep jungle trail through rainforest with giant trees and, with luck, wildlife such as birds and lizards. The summit looks over much of the island and the sea.
Tip: Hire a local guide from the villages at the foot of the trail, start early, and allow most of a morning; the path is steep and slippery after rain.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 3–5 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Central highlands.
Best time to visit Khao Ra hike
Khao Ra hike is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
- January: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-February the sun sets at about 18:29 local time (calculated for Koh Phangan).
When to visit Koh Phangan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Koh Phangan itinerary visits Khao Ra hike on day 2, together with Phaeng Waterfall and Domsila viewpoint, Koh Ma and Mae Haad and Thong Sala Walking Street.
- No. 6 of the 16 sights in our Koh Phangan things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Koh Phangan.
Near Khao Ra hike
Also in Central highlands, so you can walk between them:
- Phaeng Waterfall and Domsila viewpoint — 1.5–2 hours, low cost
If you like Khao Ra hike
- Bottle Beach — Bottle Beach, Half a day
- Than Sadet waterfall and beach — East coast, 2–3 hours
Staying near Khao Ra hike
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Khao Ra hike?
Plan 3–5 hours. With Phaeng Waterfall and Domsila viewpoint nearby, it fits a half-day in Central highlands.
+Is Khao Ra hike free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Khao Ra hike?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Hire a local guide from the villages at the foot of the trail, start early, and allow most of a morning; the path is steep and slippery after rain.
+Do I need to book Khao Ra hike in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.