If time allows, visit Nong Nooch garden (open 8:00am–6:00pm) for cultural shows and landscaped gardens; plan arrival by late afternoon for cooler light.
You have two common travel options: (A) flight Phuket → Surat Thani then bus+ferry to Koh Phangan (longer but common), or (B) ferry to Koh Samui via Surat/Chumphon then onward to Phangan. Book combined tickets in advance — total travel ~4–6 hours.
Flight ~1h; from Surat Thani you'll take a shuttle bus + ferry to Thong Sala (Koh Phangan) — combined operators (Seatran/Lomprayah) have scheduled connections.
Transfer 3–4 hours including waiting; expect to arrive mid-late afternoon if connections are smooth. Book combo tickets in advance (many operators online).
One of Asia's most famous beach parties — usually starts ~9:00pm and runs until dawn. Expect cover charge, huge crowds and safety considerations — book return transport and keep valuables secure.
After the party, ferries run in the morning to Koh Samui and Surat Thani; fastest route is ferry to Koh Samui (~30–60 mins) then fly Samui → Phuket (if flight schedules align). Expect travel + waiting 3–6 hours—book early seats.
Relax at the airport, do last-minute duty-free shopping and board your evening flight back to India. International check-in lines can be long — keep travel documents handy.