Tropical islands and beaches excite travellers from across the globe. In the past few years, Bali and Bangkok have emerged as some of the most travelled destinations in the world. Sunny weather, effervescent beaches and buzzing activities draw a lot of tourists to these places. However, there are times when wish to be at beaches that are serene and remain untouched.
Mergui Archipelago is one such destination that is soon going to be a major tourist attraction. Until now the archipelago, dotted with thousands of islands, has drawn the attention of only seasoned travellers who admire beauty and luxury.
Have a look at Mergui Archipelago:
Where is Mergui?
Mergui is situated on the eastern end of the Andaman sea, opposite Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The archipelago is off the southernmost tip of Myanmar. The nearest mainland city is Myeik.
How to reach Mergui?
Even though Mergui is in Myanmar, it is pretty far from the most well-connected airport in Myanmar it Yangon (1,000 kms). Instead, the nearest airport is Ranong in Thailand. Ranong is right across the southern border of Myanmar which gives it direct access to Mergui Archipelago. Land border crossing to Myanmar is pretty simple. All you need is an E-Visa for Myanmar which can be easily obtained online.
You can fly to Ranong directly from any major city in India. Another way to reach Mergui is to take a flight or a luxury bus from Bangkok.
Who is it for?
The beauty of Mergui is meant for travellers who are constantly looking to get more out of their travels. It is a haven for nature lovers. You can also book a luxury yacht vacation for some romantic time with your partner.
Cost
An all inclusive trip to Mergui for a week may cost you anything between Rs 50,000 to Rs 5,00,000 per person depending on your accommodation the kind of activities that you choose to do..