Khao Khao, Thailand Travel Tips: Get a quick getaway from Bangkok

Tired of Bangkok? Why not experience Winter in Thailand? Get to experience 10 plus degrees in Thailand is surely fascinating!  Khao Kho, Thailand is a destination that is popular with the thai locals & lesser known by the tourist. This means that it’s sure good stuff that worth exploring.

Everything you need to know about Khao Kho Thailand before you start booking your dream trip!

Khao Kho Phetchabun Thailand

No time to finish the whole post? Check out my wintery experience in Khao Kho just in 6 mins!  Follow my adventure, let’s start~

How to get to Khao Kho, Phetchabun Province from Bangkok? 

There are several ways you can reach Khao Kho either by car or plane. You can rent a car or hire a driver to drive you from Bangkok to Khao Kho. A total duration of 5.5hrs of car ride.

Khao Kho nearest airport is Phitsanulok airport (PHS). If time is precious to you, you can opt to take a domestic flight from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Phitsanulok airport (PHS), the total flight duration is around 1hr. Take the free shuttle bus from Suvarnabhumi airport to Don Mueang Airport.

Travelereve Tip #1: Free Shuttle bus from Suvarnabhumi airport to Don Mueang Airport

Strongly recommend taking their free shuttle bus from Suvarnabhumi airport to Don Mueang Airport due to a distance away from one airport to another. Find the free shuttle bus on the 2nd Floor (Arrival Hall), Door 3.

The bus ride journey is around 1hr & expect some delay due to jam. Please take into consider the above factors & arrange a suitable flight time.

A few of the low-cost carriers such as Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and AirAsia do fly from Don Mueang Airport to Phitsanulok airport. I have taken Nok Air to Phitsanulok airport & Thai Lion Air from Phitsanulok airport back to Bangkok.

Nok air is generally more pricey probably due to better flight timing and it also comes with a complimentary drink.

I like the Nok Air Aircraft, looking like a big bird so cute! How dedicated they are, providing an umbrella to the passengers! Plus point~

Upon reaching Phitsanulok Airport, we are almost reaching Khao Kho. Khao Kho is located in the Phetchabun Province. Hopped on to our hired van and make our way to The Sense Resort at Khao Kho. The car ride journey is almost 2hrs.

The Best time to visit Khao Kho

The Best time to visit Khao Kho is from November to January to experience the winter season in Northern Thailand.

While April to June is the hottest season in Khao Kho, you might want to avoid that.

Travelereve Tip #2: Check khao kho weather forecast and prepare appropriate clothes

I travelled to Khao Kho in December. The weather was really cooling around 18 degrees. Totally loving the crisp and refreshing air!

To travel around Khao Kho in December, to keep warm in this weather. Remember to prepare a jacket, long sleeve shirt and jeans. And you’re definitely ready for the adventure!

If you are travelling to Khao Kho in December, do expect for rainy weather. Prepare a raincoat just in case you get wet. 

How to get around Khao Kho?

Roaming around Khao Kho can be a little hassle as there is no public transport to be seen on the street. I didn’t even see any taxi trying to get business. Imagine how localize it is~

From my experience, the resorts and accommodation in Khao Kho are located quite deep inside of the road which enables the resort to create a tranquil environment.

Travelereve Tip #3: Rent a self-drive car or hire a private driver

To travel around Khao Kho, the best way is either rent a car and self-drive around Khao Kho with a GPS or hire an english speaking private driver to travel around each Khao Kho attractions by Klook. 

Klook provides english speaking private tour driver that enables you to communicate with the driver more easily and travel around Khao Kho effortlessly!

Do watch my space for further updates about things to do in Khao Kho. Don’t miss it!

For Khao Kho Thailand Accommodation: 

• The Sense View Talaymok Khao kho resort: Above the Sea clouds
• Bankhaokho village: Accommodation in Khao Kho Thailand

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