Surin Islands The best island in Andaman sea
The Surin Islands is an archipelago of five islands of the Andaman Sea, 55 km from the Thai mainland. Administratively, the islands are part of Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Amphoe Khura Buri, in Phang Nga Province, Thailand.
Surin Islands, Khao Lak - Thailand
Utflykt till Surin Island i Thailand från Khao Lak. Besök i Moken Village och snorkling.
A trip by boat to Surin Islands. Visit to Moken Village, snorkeling, bath and visit to nationalpark Mu Ko Chang. Lovely waters and beaches.
Mu Ko Surin National Park, Phang Nga Thailand
Mu Ko Surin National Park, Phang Nga Province
Surin Islands
The Surin Islands is an archipelago of five islands of the Andaman Sea, 55 km from the Thai mainland. Administratively, the islands are part of Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Amphoe Khura Buri, in Phang Nga Province, Thailand.
Mu Ko Surin National Park encompasses the islands and their surrounding waters. The park to one of the most famous dive sites in the world.
In addition the islands feature pristine reefs, making it home to some of the best snorkeling in Thailand.
The Surin Islands have a broad selection of animal life - including Nicobar pigeons and mangrove monitor lizards.
Below the water can be found a very rich and pristine coral reef ecosystem.
The Surin Islands host two small communities of the small ethnic Moken minority, known as chao lay or Sea Gypsies. The Moken population of the Surin Island averages around 150 persons.
Part 1 - Scuba diving the Similan & Surin Islands, Thailand with Catherine Annis & Robert Annis
Scuba diving in and around the Similan and Surin Islands, Thailand
Surin Islands
The Surin Islands is an archipelago of five islands of the Andaman Sea, located 55 km from the Thai mainland. Administratively, the islands are part of Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Amphoe Khura Buri, in the Phang Nga Province of Thailand.
The Mu Ko Surin National Park covers the area of the islands and their surrounding waters. The park is home to one of the most famous dive sites in the world, Richelieu Rock, famous for its incomparable variety and abundance of marine life. Whale shark sightings are not uncommon here. In addition the islands feature pristine reefs, making it home to some of the best snorkeling in Thailand.
Similan Islands
The Similan national park is famous for its dive sites. It has typically two different kinds of diving. East side diving consists of gently sloping coral reefs with sandy patches and the occasional boulder in between. The west side is known for its huge underwater granite boulders with numerous swim-throughs. Maybe the most famous east side dive site is East of Eden, off Island number 7. Elephant head rock is arguably the most famous west side dive site with a maze of swim-throughs and the reputation for spin-cycle like currents running in every direction.
Elephant head rock was named by Horst Hinrichs from Germany in the mid 70s, founder of one of the oldest dive shops in Phuket, Santana Diving.
Other popular dive sites include North Point, Deep Six, Boulder City and the awesome pinnacles off Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.
Great footage of leopard sharks, cuttle fish, moray eel, lion fish, stone fish,
leopard moray eel, spotted moray eel and so much more.
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In this trip you will escape the typical tourist traps and discover the hidden spots of culture, natural wonders, delicious food and adventure.
The goal is to have tons of fun, not feel rushed from one place to another, and go straight to the awesome places. The best part is that we do our best to roll sustainable and community-based, so the people and places we visit will benefit.
You will sleep in a floating bungalow on a lake where gibbon echoes can be heard, trek through an untouched primary jungle in the middle of nowhere (with plants from the Jurassic era), climb amazing rock formations and fall into the beautiful turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. Snorkel, play, lay on the beach, or spend some time with an ancient tribe of seafaring nomads to hear their stories as you spend a day in the life with them on a deserted island.
Did we mention the food? Yes. There will be lots of amazing culinary experiences to be had.
One thing is certain: it will be an adventure you will never forget!
Khao Sok National Park
Koh Surin
Koh Prathong
Cheow Larn Lake
Khao Sok Lake
Ratchaprapa Dam
Tonsai, Krabi
Railay Beach, Krabi
Khuraburi
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Krabi Tiger Cave Temple Timelapse by Vern Lovic:
Part 2 - Scuba diving the Similan & Surin Islands, Thailand with Catherine Annis & Robert Annis
Scuba diving in and around the Similan and Surin Islands, Thailand
Surin Islands
The Surin Islands is an archipelago of five islands of the Andaman Sea, located 55 km from the Thai mainland. Administratively, the islands are part of Tambon Ko Phra Thong, Amphoe Khura Buri, in the Phang Nga Province of Thailand.
The Mu Ko Surin National Park covers the area of the islands and their surrounding waters. The park is home to one of the most famous dive sites in the world, Richelieu Rock, famous for its incomparable variety and abundance of marine life. Whale shark sightings are not uncommon here. In addition the islands feature pristine reefs, making it home to some of the best snorkeling in Thailand.
Similan Islands
The Similan national park is famous for its dive sites. It has typically two different kinds of diving. East side diving consists of gently sloping coral reefs with sandy patches and the occasional boulder in between. The west side is known for its huge underwater granite boulders with numerous swim-throughs. Maybe the most famous east side dive site is East of Eden, off Island number 7. Elephant head rock is arguably the most famous west side dive site with a maze of swim-throughs and the reputation for spin-cycle like currents running in every direction.
Elephant head rock was named by Horst Hinrichs from Germany in the mid 70s, founder of one of the oldest dive shops in Phuket, Santana Diving.
Other popular dive sites include North Point, Deep Six, Boulder City and the awesome pinnacles off Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.
Great footage of leopard sharks, cuttle fish, moray eel, lion fish, stone fish,
leopard moray eel, spotted moray eel and so much more.
TAM NANG WATERFALL//ВОДОПАД НА ПХУКЕТЕ
Это был самый большой водопад, который мы видели! Такая мощь! Стоя в нескольких метрах от него, мы вымокли до ниточки от его брызг.
Mu Koh Surin - Island Life
Thailand Explorer: Mu Koh Surin - Island Life
Mu Koh Surin is located on the northern rim of the Andaman Sea, and only 8 km. from the Thailand-Myanmar border. Getting to Mu Koh Surin isn't easy, being 50 kilometers off the coast of Thailand, you have to catch a ride on a fast moving ferry which takes a full two hours from the mainland. The ferry leaves from a pier in Khura Buri, more than 700 kilometers from Bangkok, which is also the mainland headquarters for the park.
Mu Ko Surin is where Thailand's tropical rain forest come in contact with the largest, most amazing, life abundant, shallow water coral reef. Mu Ko Surin is the best place for snorkeling in Thailand, with rich marine life such as sea turtles and many varieties of marine life. Mu Koh Surin consists of two main islands, Ko Surin Nua and Ko Surin Tai (north and south) and have more than 10 bays renowned for the most beautiful shallow coral reefs. Thailand keeps the island rustic, limiting the number of visitors and the types of boats allowed into the shallow waters. There are a few nice bungalows on the island but most who visit stay for a few days in tents enjoying the quiet island breezes up close and personal.
As a cultural site of interest, there is a community of Sea Gypsies who still live their traditional lifestyle according to the life abundant local seas. These Sea Gypsies are called the Morgan and they continue to live a primitive life in their houseboats and inhabit Ko Surin Tai beach which is opposite to the national park office. You will find carved wood sculptures similar to an American Indian totem which is a Morgan tradition.
Poori Recipe | Perfect round Poori | puffy and Soft puri Recipe | Indian Poori recipe
Poori Recipe | Perfect round Poori | puffy and Soft puri Recipe | Indian Poori recipe
Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) - Mouthwatering Chickpeas and Deep Fried Bread at Sita Ram Diwan Chand
Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) is one of the most popular street foods in Delhi, India. Check out my Delhi travel guide -
As soon as I arrived to Delhi, India, I immediately noticed Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे also called chana bhatura), and after having my very first bite and meal of the dish, I knew that I was in love. Chole (छोले) is the name used for a spicy chick peas stew or curry. It's slow simmers so the chick peas are soft, yet still retain some of their texture, mixed with plenty of ghee, and then the perfect amount of masala spices are added to make it extremely flavorful. A bhature (भटूरे) is the other part of chole bhature, it's the deep fried bread, or a poori (puri) to be exact that the spicy chick peas are eaten with. So when I was in Delhi, India, I enjoyed this dish at many different locations, but on one of my last few days in the city I decided to check out a famous establishment known as Sita Ram Diwan Chand. Located in Paharganj, near the New Delhi railway station and the popular backpacker budget accommodation section of the city, it wasn't hard to locate. Also, the sign is bright red on the outside so it's quite easy to spot when you're walking through Delhi.
As soon as I stepped foot into Sita Ram Diwan Chand, I was immediately overwhelmed by the glorious aroma coming from their Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे). It was incredible and I honestly couldn't wait to eat. They are massively popular with local Delhi residents. Many customers come to Sita Ram Diwan Chand with huge takeaway order and they restaurants also packaged their food up to deliver to offices during the lunchtime hours. Luckily we arrived before it was too busy and crowded and I ordered just the classic. Now one thing that is different at this restaurant is that the bhature is not puffy like a pillow like it is on most of the street food stalls in Delhi. Instead it's more flat like a chapati, but the poori is stuffed with bits of paneer cheese and spice to make it even more mouthwatering delicious!
My plate of Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) took just a few seconds to whip up. The vendor grabbed a fresh scoop of the spicy slow stewed chickpeas from the center of the pan. The thick gravy like chickpeas were oozing with flavor. The other cook heated up a could of bhatures to complete my dish. After receiving and paying you then find a table which are all standing tables and dig in. The great thing was that there were garnished like pickles and chilies on every table that went extremely well with the dish. I had Chole Bhature (छोले भटूरे) a number of times when I was in Delhi, and this was by far the best and tastiest version I had. It was actually luscious, so creamy and rich that it melted in my mouth and the deep fried bread was so flavorful from the spices, coriander, and paneer cheese. The combination was spectacular. This was a completely vegetarian meal, but it sure was packed with calories!
Sita Ram Diwan Chand
What to eat: There's really only one thing to eat here: chole bhature (they also call it chana bhatura) which costs an affordable 30 INR ($0.56) and you'll LOVE it!
How to get there: The restaurant is located in Paharganj (Main Baazar, the budget backpacker area) which is just west of New Delhi Railroad station and Metro Station. From the Main Bazar road (Baba Namdev Marg), walk to Rajguru Marg T-intersection. Head north, and walk straight for about 200 meters or so. You'll see the red sign for Sita Ram Diwan Chand on your left hand side.
Address: 2246, Chuna Mandi, Paharganj, New Delhi
Open hours: 8 am - 5 pm daily
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