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日本語Khao Ta Luang
- Location
- Koh Phangan, Surat Thani
- 11 h 25 min · 781 km
- Opening hours
- Open 24/7
A 7.7 km point-to-point hike over Khao Ta Luang, a 342 m peak above Chaloklum in Koh Phangan's national park; dogs welcome on a lead, go early.
Bringing your pet
Dogs are welcome on a lead on the trails of Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan National Park over Khao Ta Luang.
- Terrain: The route is about 7.7 km point to point with roughly 410 m of climbing over roots and rocks, around 3 hours.
- Safety: From October to December, monsoon rain can wash out sections and bring down branches.
- Heat & water: The coastal and road stretches are in full sun, so start early and carry plenty of water and a bowl.
- Animals on site: Mosquitoes are common, so check your dog for ticks afterwards.
- Crowds: You are unlikely to meet many people.
Description
Khao Ta Luang is a 342 m forested peak in the north of Koh Phangan, between Chaloklum and the Moo 7 area. A route crosses it from north to south: about 7.7 km point to point with roughly 410 m of climbing, rated moderate, taking around 3 hours. It runs along the coast, through forest and out onto local roads, and you are unlikely to meet many people. January to May is the best time.
This is a long, humid walk for a dog, with roots, rocks, steady climbs and full sun on the coastal and road stretches. Carry plenty of water and a bowl, start early and turn back if your dog flags in the heat. Mosquitoes are common, so check for ticks afterwards.
Good to know: the forest is part of Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan National Park. From October to December, monsoon rain can wash out sections and bring down branches, so skip it then.