Situated at a distance of about 780 kilometers from Bangkok, Krabi is a relaxing tourist destination in southern Thailand. The province’s beauty is awe-inspiring in and out with miles-long stretches of white beaches, forests and over 150 islands just off the coast. It is also called a ‘Gateway to the Andaman Islands,’ an archipelago of 572 islands at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Scuba diving, rock climbing, snorkeling, going from one island to another (island hopping), sea kayaking, and forest trekking are some of the popular activities in Krabi. The best places to explore in Krabi include Railay Beaches and Caves, Koh Poda, The Emerald Pool, Koh Hong, Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave), Phi Phi Islands, Koh Tup and Koh Mor, Klong Thom Hot Springs, Krabi Town, and Ao Luk Mangroves. Krabi enjoys sound connectivity with other parts of Thailand and major cities of the world by air, rail and road. Krabi International Airport is the nearest airport, situated 15 kilometers from the city center. It is operational for both domestic as well as international flights. The nearest railway station to Krabi is about a two-hour drive by bus. Buses to and from Bangkok and other places regularly serve Krabi. It takes 10 hours from Bangkok and about 4 hours from Phuket to reach Krabi.