Phuket in July

A few beaches in Phuket remain shut due to the strong southwest monsoon winds. Among the ones that are open to tourists is Laem Ka beach, found in the south of Phuket (near Rawai). Tourists remain in awe of the shade of the cool coconut palms that can be found after you take a few steps down to the beach and then through a small gate. During this season, you will observe that there are several beach vendors selling food and drinks. There are some sun lounges here that you can book, making it a good area to enjoy a lazy day at the beach.

For those seeking a culturally immersive traditional Thai experience in Phuket, Koh Panyee is where you should be. This quaint village gives you the chance to witness the true lifestyle of Thailand firsthand. Koh Panyee is right in the heart of Phang Nga Bay and is home to the descendants of Toh Baboo and his family. They were the first people to create a settlement in this village 200 years from now. It is home to some beautiful limestone cliffs that have developed over the years. The aesthetics of the village are magnified due to the rains making it even more lush green and a must-visit attraction of Phuket.

For all the nature lovers out there, a trip to Bang Pae Waterfall is something you should not miss! This is Thailand's tallest waterfall with a height of 15 metres. Because of the monsoon season, the waterfall is in its full magnanimity. If you want to pack your day with more tourist attractions, you can trek to the falls post which you can visit the Gorilla Rehabilitation Project in Ban Pa Khlok as it is close by. The pools formed by the waterfall at the end are great and tourists enjoy themselves by taking a dip in them.

Rawai Beach is another beach open to the public during the monsoon season and is a great place to spend hot hours of the day under the cool shade of the trees. This beach is not a swimming beach, however, it is home to many boats that are moored just off shore. On days with low tide the mud flats on the beach are exposed making it an extremely scenic experience. A nice way to unwind away from the crowds on this beach is to walk to either ends of the beach that have capes and make it an ideal relaxing spot.

Ultra Trail Phuket is an environmental awareness trail running event conducted every year in the first week of July. Every year there is participation from local runners as well as foreigners who are passionate about trail running as well as the cause. This activity gives you an opportunity to experience the beauty and charm of the spectacular view of rainforests in the southern part of Phuket.

If you are someone who wants to tick snorkelling off their travel checklist, you most definitely must go to Ya Nui Beach. It can be found in the shadows of Phrom Thep which is near Rawai. You will be able to hire snorkelling gear and kayaks quite easily here and can thus explore the local marine area. If you are traveling with your children they will love this beach. It is an endless galore of shells! Just off shore is Koh Keyao Noi, a small island, that you can snorkel out to or kayak to. Tourists also enjoy paddling to Nai Harm Beach from here. The northern part of the beach (towards the end) is the right spot for body boarding and you can also try to get a massage here.

Commonly known as the Kathu Street Culture Festival, is relatively a new event in comparison to a few other well-known festivals celebrated in Phuket. It is gaining popularity as it draws a bigger crowd each year. Spectators enjoy the street stalls, stage shows, live music and traditional Thai games for children. The festival features Chinese-influenced local eateries among which many are vegetarian dishes, the magnificent lion dances and martial arts, vibrant and energetic parades where people put on their best attire and traditional costumes. This is done with the intention of promoting the traditions and customs of the folks at Kathu and passing them on to the coming generations.The most ideal time to go is in the evening and is located on Wichit SongkramRoad.

This is Phuket’s most exciting international- standard yacht racing that spans across four days off the east coast. Close to 35 yachts enter into this competition every year with over 400 sailors from all over the world. Throughout the race week, many social activities take place throughout the day followed by magical and splendid beachside parties at the Cape Panwa Hotel - a 5 star property. This event is recorded and telecasted on international TV channels and reaches close to 140 million households. Tourists who wish to purchase tickets for this event can avail the Early Early Bird Rate offer that remains valid until 31st March 2020.