Flanked by jungles, palm-covered mountains, and a large freshwater lagoon inland, the city of Nai Harn is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Phuket. Apart from the white sandy beach, Nai Harn has an active nightlife and is an excellent vacation spot for families and solo travelers. Nai Harn also has a large number of temples, monasteries, lakes and shopping destinations. The city offers a lot to explore for people of all ages.
Main Attractions
Ao Sane Beach is one of Phuket’s prettiest beaches. The beach exudes peace and tranquility, and is a favorite spot of sun lovers. Some of the popular adventure activities at the beach include diving and snorkeling. The lush green trees and clear waters provide a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Nai Harn Buddhist Monastery is one of the most popular tourist spots in Nai Thairn. The architecture and statues here beautifully portray Thai culture. The best time to visit the monastery is in the morning.
Nai Harn Lake is an inland freshwater lake. The lakeside makes for a popular picnic spot and visitors are often seen jogging, riding bicycles and enjoying water sports. Also, the northeast end of the lake has some friendly bars and restaurants serving local and international food. Some of the best options for a relaxing stay near the lake are OYO 451 Samran Resort, OYO 453 Thai Boutique Resort and OYO 344 De Blue.
Phuket Art Village is home to some of the best art galleries in Phuket. Several local artists display their artwork and also live, in studios in the village itself.
Recommended Dishes
Nai Harn is famous for its wide variety of fruits, salads, soups, desserts, seafood, and meat-based dishes. Spinach ravioli, seafood soup, Calzone pizza, spicy glass noodles with seafood, grilled tiger prawns, cappuccino, banana pancakes, toasted ham and cheese sandwich, Nutella crepe, fried fish with garlic and pepper, fried pork noodles, shrimp pad Thai, frozen quiches, mixed grills, chicken wieners, and fish and chips are some of the popular dishes. Some of the best restaurants in the city include Amalfi Ristorante Pizzeria, Banana Corner, The Breakfast Hut, Coconut Café, and Home Steak.
How to reach Nai Harn?
The nearest airport to Nai Harn is the Phuket International Airport which is at a distance of 29 miles from the city. It serves both domestic and international flights flying to and from the city. The main forms of public transport in the city are cars, buses, trains, and tricycles.
Best time to visit Nai Harn77
The months between November and April are the best months to visit Nai Harn. The weather during these months is pleasant making it the peak tourist season.
To make your stay at Nai Harn more comfortable, OYO Hotels Thailand has more than 70 established properties in the city. OYO Hotels ensure that you get all the facilities required for a peaceful stay. Some of the facilities include 24/7 check-in, free wifi, parking facilities, spacious king/queen-sized beds, tea/coffee making facilities, in-house restaurants, daily housekeeping, and wheelchair accessibility. Some of the select hotels also offer conference rooms, banquet halls, bars and also allow pets.