Krabi is a province on Thailand's Andaman coast, about 650 km south of Bangkok, where the Krabi River runs into Phang Nga Bay. Its landscape is limestone: tall karst towers rise from the sea and from rubber and palm plantations alike, and the province counts 154 islands. Most visitors never see the town itself, which is a small riverside place; they base themselves at Ao Nang, take longtail boats to Railay and Phra Nang, or spend a day among the islands of two national parks.
For an Indian family, Krabi is a beach-and-boat destination that rewards a slow pace. A typical stay is three to five nights: one day for the Railay and Phra Nang peninsula, one for an island trip such as Poda or the Hong Islands, and a gentler inland day for the Emerald Pool, a waterfall or a temple. Tourism is the main economy, and the main season runs roughly from November to April, when the sea is calmer and rain is lighter.
Planning matters more here than in a city. Boat trips depend on the sea, beaches depend on the tide, and the biggest sights need steps or wading. Older travellers do best with Ao Nang as a base, a car for the inland trips, and boat days chosen for calm weather. Ao Nang also has the widest choice of Indian and vegetarian food, including a pure vegetarian restaurant, which makes a stay far easier for strict vegetarians and Jain families.
Entry rules for Indian passport holders have changed several times in 2026 and press reports disagree, so check the latest position with the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi and the official Thai e-Visa site before you book. Carry travel insurance, because medical care is paid for at the point of use.
Before you plan
Krabi at a glance
- Best months
- November to March is the main seasonNovember to March is the main season, with December to February driest. May to October is the wetter season and rough seas can cancel boat trips.
- Ideal trip length
- 4 to 5 days for a relaxed pace4 to 5 days for a relaxed pace; 3 days covers Ao Nang, Railay and one island trip
- Airport
- Krabi International AirportKrabi International Airport (KBV), about 7 km east of Krabi Town; roughly 25 to 35 minutes by taxi to Ao Nang
- Railway station
- None in KrabiNone in Krabi. Rail travellers use mainline stations in neighbouring provinces and continue by road; most visitors fly instead.
- Getting around
- Songthaews run between Krabi Town…Songthaews run between Krabi Town and Ao Nang; taxis, hired cars and tour vans reach inland sights; longtail boats serve Railay, Phra Nang and the islands
- Daily budget
- Roughly ₹3,500 to ₹9,000 per person…Roughly ₹3,500 to ₹9,000 per person per day excluding hotel, with boat tours and park fees the main swing items; prices vary by season
- Senior comfort
- Fair with planning: Ao Nang is flatFair with planning: Ao Nang is flat, but boat boarding, beach wading and the Tiger Cave Temple stairs are hard for many seniors
- Language
- Thai in the southThai in the south; English is widely used in tourist areas, and many restaurants in Ao Nang serve Indian food
Prices, opening hours and weather change. Recheck live details before booking.
Best time to visit Krabi: January, February, December. Month-by-month weather →
How many days do you have?
Krabi itinerary
One good day
1 day in Krabi
Take an early longtail from Ao Nang to Railay, swim at West Railay and walk the short path to Phra Nang Beach and its cave shrine before the midday boats arrive. Have an early lunch on the peninsula, then return by boat in the afternoon. Rest at your hotel and finish with an evening walk and a vegetarian dinner in Ao Nang.
Day-by-day plan →Two days
2 days in Krabi
Longtail from Ao Nang to Railay in the morning. Swim at West Railay, walk to Phra Nang Beach and watch the climbers. Return in the late afternoon and rest before an easy dinner in Ao Nang.
Day-by-day plan →Three unhurried days
3 days in Krabi
Longtail to Railay early, with swimming at West Railay and a walk to Phra Nang Beach. Back to Ao Nang by mid-afternoon for a rest and dinner.
Day-by-day plan →
