Railay Beach in Thailand is a famous rock climbing site because of the amazing scenery in the surrounding area and the thrilling heights of the rocks. The beach is situated between two cities in Thailand, Krabi and Ao Nang and Railay beach is the place from which the rocks are most accessible. Railay beach is a secluded peninsula in Thailand because the lime rocks block road access to the area
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The fact that Railay is cut off from the road gives it a special tropical feeling and the scenery and the surroundings compliments it. The impressively towering cliffs on either side of Railay have drawn rock climbing enthusiasts over the years. The mountains overlook the beautiful beach and reach extreme heights that make rock climbing a thrilling experience. Railay is one of the best beaches in Thailand because it is clean, private and one of the least polluted areas in the country. The green water and the white sand definitely make it a vacation in paradise.
Phra Nang beach which is close to Railay is another climbing destination that has history behind it. There is a shrine in a small cave where a number of statues have been placed for worship. The shrine was built as a dedication to the goddess Sri Kunlathewi an Indian princess who found herself in Thailand after a ship wreck. There is also a hidden lagoon which rock climbers could explore.
The view of the Krabi district and the beach can be seen when you reach the top of the cliffs. Most of the rock climbing instructors will direct you to this area. Since there are a number of rock climbing instructors in Railay you should find a course that best suits your capabilities. The area in and around Railay is peaceful, visitors are meant to relax and enjoy the tropical atmosphere when they visit this place.
When looking for a hotel to stay in, look at the range of Krabi resorts in Thailand. There are several places you could book in advance and a Trang resort would be ideal. Of the hotels available Anantara Si Kao Thailand is a hotel worth checking out. It is close to the rock climbing sites and provides some great service and facilities for the guests.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+