Place to visit
Khao Phanom Bencha, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Khao Phanom Bencha is a mountain in southern Thailand (เขาพนมเบ็ญจา) (Krabi), at 1,380 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to February. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in southern Thailand · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- เขาพนมเบ็ญจา
- Where
- Thailand
- Elevation
- 1,380 m
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- KBV Krabi, 21 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 8.27936, 98.93378
What it is and where
Khao Phanom Bencha is a mountain in southern Thailand (เขาพนมเบ็ญจา) (Krabi), at 1,380 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Krabi, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 8.27936, 98.93378; the nearest main airport is Krabi International Airport (KBV, Krabi), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Khao Phanom Bencha is November to February.
- JanBest time11:34
- FebBest time11:44
- MarPossible11:57
- AprBetter not12:11
- MayPossible12:23
- JunPossible12:29
- JulPossible12:26
- AugPossible12:16
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:49
- NovBest time11:37
- DecBest time11:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to February | March and May to October |
| Mountains | November to February | March and May to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Khao Phanom Bencha has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Khao Phanom Bencha National ParkNational park in Thailand1.2 km
- Huai To WaterfallWaterfall in Mueang Krabi, Thailand4.9 km
- Khao Chong Mai DamMountain in Thailand7.7 km
- Khao Na DaengMountain in Krabi, Thailand11 km
- Khao Ao PongSummit12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Nature
- Golden Triangle: opium-producing region in northeastern Myanmar, northwestern Thailand and northern Laos
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Doi Inthanon: highest mountain of Thailand
- Sukhothai Historical Park: ruins of Sukhothai, literally "Dawn of Happiness", capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, located near the modern city of Sukhothai, in what is now Northern Thailand
- Kaeng Krachan National Park: national park in Thailand
- Phang Nga Bay: large bay of Thailand
Every Thailand place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Khao Phanom Bencha?
It is a mountain in southern Thailand (เขาพนมเบ็ญจา in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Khao Phanom Bencha?
November to February. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Khao Phanom Bencha?
The nearest main airport is Krabi International Airport (KBV), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, Huai To Waterfall, Khao Chong Mai Dam. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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