Take your booked flight from Mumbai to Phuket; a nonstop flight is roughly 4½ hours, though your actual journey may include a connection. Allow time at Phuket International Airport for immigration and baggage, then use your pre-booked transfer or an official airport taxi to reach your hotel. If you have checked luggage, agree the fare or confirm the meter before setting off; traffic can make the ride longer than the map suggests.
If you arrive with daylight and enough energy, head to Nai Yang Beach, a short drive from the airport, for an easy, unhurried walk by the water—about an hour is plenty after a flight. Then travel to Phuketique in Phuket Old Town for coffee and a pastry; allow around 45 minutes and budget ฿150–300 per person. The drive from Nai Yang to Old Town is often around 40–60 minutes, depending on traffic, so skip the beach stroll if your arrival is late rather than rushing both stops.
For a relaxed vegetarian dinner, choose an Indian restaurant near your hotel so you can settle in without another long cross-town trip. Expect roughly ฿200–500 per person; tell the staff you’re vegetarian and ask whether dishes contain fish sauce, shrimp paste, or meat stock, which can appear in otherwise vegetable-based Thai food. If you arrive after a long travel day, check the restaurant’s closing time before heading out.
Start around 8:30–9:00 a.m. in Phuket Old Town, while the streets are still relatively cool and shopfronts are opening. Wander the Sino-Portuguese shophouses around Thalang Road, Dibuk Road and Soi Romanee, looking out for painted shutters, small shrines and street art. Give yourself about two hours, with a coffee stop if you like; the area is easy to explore on foot, though pavements can be uneven.
Then visit Thai Hua Museum, a short walk away, for a compact introduction to Phuket’s Chinese-Thai heritage. Plan on 1–1.5 hours; it generally opens around 9 a.m. and closes in the late afternoon, but check its hours before setting out. Allow roughly ฿200 for admission, subject to change. For lunch, head to Kopitiam by Wilai on Thalang Road (about ฿150–300 per person). Tell the staff clearly that you’re vegetarian and ask them to leave out fish sauce, shrimp paste, oyster sauce and meat-based stock—“vegetarian” dishes in Thailand may still contain one of these.
After lunch, take a Grab or taxi to Wat Chalong; the ride from Old Town usually takes around 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Allow about an hour to see the temple grounds. Dress modestly, remove your shoes before entering buildings, and keep shoulders and knees covered; there’s no standard entrance fee, though donations are welcome.
Continue by car to Promthep Cape in Rawai, allowing roughly 30–40 minutes from the temple and extra time for traffic. Arrive about an hour before sunset—around 5:15 p.m. is a sensible target in late October—and expect a busy viewpoint. If you’re travelling by taxi, arrange a return pickup or agree on the wait and fare before you leave; rides can be harder to find right after sunset.
Start at a The Coffee Club – Phuket branch convenient to your hotel; allow about 45 minutes for breakfast and to arrange a vegetarian takeaway, typically ฿200–400 per person. Tell staff clearly that you don’t eat meat, fish or seafood, and ask them to confirm what’s in sauces and stock. Bring sealed snacks and plenty of water too: vegetarian meals on boat tours can be limited, and food may be served at set stops rather than whenever you’re hungry. Head to the pier named on your tour voucher—pickup and pier vary by operator—and follow its check-in time; the outing usually takes 8–10 hours including transfers.
Spend the day on the Phi Phi Islands tour, with a stop at Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh and a meal stop on Phi Phi Don, in the order and for the time allowed by your operator. At Maya Bay, follow the guide’s instructions about where you can walk and whether swimming is permitted; access rules and conditions can change, so check with the operator shortly before departure. October can bring unsettled seas, so take motion-sickness medicine if you need it, use reef-safe sun protection, and keep valuables in a dry bag. If the tour meal on Phi Phi Don doesn’t clearly suit you, rely on your packed food rather than guessing about hidden fish sauce or seafood stock.
Expect to get back in the late afternoon or evening, depending on the sea and your tour’s pier transfers. Keep dinner plans flexible and confirm the return pier and hotel drop-off arrangements with the operator before boarding; if you’re prone to seasickness, sit where the crew recommends and drink water steadily.
Leave your Phuket accommodation in the morning in your pre-booked minivan or car and allow 3–4 hours to reach Ao Nang, plus time for pickup stops and traffic. Keep water and a small vegetarian snack handy, and confirm that your drop-off is near your hotel before setting out. After checking in, take a little time to unpack and rest rather than rushing straight into sightseeing.
Head to Ao Nang Beach for an easy first look at the Krabi coast. Spend about 1–1½ hours strolling the beachfront or relaxing in the shade; the sand can be hot, so bring sun protection and water. It’s an easy way to get oriented before dinner, with shops and cafés along the main road if you need anything.
Browse Ao Nang Landmark Night Market early in the evening, allowing about an hour. Stall dishes can look vegetarian but contain fish sauce, shrimp paste, or meat stock, so ask before ordering; if you’re unsure, stick to clearly labelled options or fruit and snacks. For a more dependable sit-down meal, finish with dinner at an Indian restaurant near your hotel—budget roughly ฿250–500 per person and specify that you want the dish fully vegetarian, with no fish sauce or meat-based stock.
Take a taxi or pre-arranged car from Ao Nang to Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple); allow roughly 25–35 minutes each way, depending on traffic. Arrive around 7:30–8:00 a.m. to explore the temple grounds before the heat builds. The summit climb is steep, with more than 1,200 steps, so take water, wear grippy shoes and only attempt it if you’re comfortable with a strenuous climb; allow 2–3 hours if you go up. The temple grounds are generally open during daylight, and there’s no fixed admission fee, though donations are welcome. Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees.
Head to Khao Khanab Nam by the Krabi Town riverfront for an easy change of pace: the twin limestone karsts are best appreciated from the promenade, or you can arrange a short long-tail boat ride with a riverside operator. Allow about an hour, then take a break before the evening market. On Saturday, Krabi Walking Street is a lively place to browse from late afternoon into the evening; stalls typically get going around 5 p.m., though timings can vary. For vegetarian food, ask stallholders specifically for food without meat, fish sauce, shrimp paste or oyster sauce—“jay” means vegan-style—and keep a snack handy in case choices are limited. For a sit-down meal nearby, May & Mark’s House is a familiar Krabi Town option; confirm ingredients with staff, as recipes and availability can change. Allow 1–2 hours for the market and about ฿150–350 per person for dinner.
Have breakfast at The Coffee Club – Ao Nang (allow about 45 minutes; roughly ฿200–400 per person), then ask your hotel or boat operator to arrange the pickup and confirm which pier your tour departs from. Before leaving, pack a substantial vegetarian lunch, water and snacks: island stops may have drinks or simple snacks, but you shouldn’t count on finding a filling vegetarian meal. Explain that you eat no meat, fish or seafood, and ask about fish sauce in any prepared food.
Set aside around 6–8 hours including transfers for the boat trip to the Hong Islands. Your operator will advise whether the day uses a speedboat or longtail boat and confirm the pier and departure time. Enjoy the beaches and swimming, then visit Hong Lagoon as part of the excursion; access and conditions can depend on tides, weather and sea conditions. October can bring showers, so take a dry bag, sun protection and a light rain layer, and follow the crew’s advice if the sea is rough. Check whether the quoted tour price includes any national-park fee.
After returning to Ao Nang, keep the evening easy with an hour-long stroll along Ao Nang Beach around sunset, then choose dinner nearby. You’ll find more reliable vegetarian choices on the mainland than on the islands; ask restaurants to make dishes without meat, seafood or fish sauce, and confirm that curry pastes and sauces are suitable.
Fly from Krabi Airport to Bangkok, choosing a morning or early-afternoon departure so you have some breathing room if there’s a delay. On arrival, check whether your flight lands at Don Mueang Airport (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)—Bangkok has two, and the transfer to your hotel can take 30–90 minutes depending on the airport, traffic and where you’re staying. Check in, have a proper rest and keep the afternoon unhurried.
Head to ICONSIAM on Charoen Nakhon for around 1.5–2 hours. It’s an easy place to browse in the heat, with river views and a large food hall. Vegetarian choices are available, but check ingredients carefully: sauces and broths may contain fish sauce, shrimp paste or meat stock. Say “jay” (strictly vegetarian) or explain that you eat no meat, fish or seafood. Allow roughly ฿100–300 for a food-hall snack or light meal, depending on what you choose.
Travel to May Veggie Home in Asok for a fully vegetarian Thai dinner; budget about ฿200–400 per person and allow an hour. Afterwards, return to the Chao Phraya River for an evening boat ride or riverside walk. Check the boat’s final departure before setting out, as public services wind down in the evening; if you’ve missed the last convenient boat, enjoy the illuminated riverfront on foot instead. Keep a little flexibility in the evening—the airport transfer and traffic can make arrival times unpredictable.
Get to The Grand Palace for opening, usually 8:30 a.m.; arriving early helps with both the heat and tour groups. Allow 2–3 hours and budget about ฿500 for foreign visitors. Dress modestly: cover shoulders and knees, and wear shoes you can remove easily at temple buildings. From there, walk roughly 10 minutes to Wat Pho (typically open 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; about ฿300), where you can see the Reclining Buddha and explore the quieter courtyards. Keep water handy—the temple grounds get hot by late morning.
Walk or take a short taxi to the Tha Tien pier, then cross the river by local ferry to Wat Arun (typically open 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; about ฿200). Give yourself 1–1.5 hours for the porcelain-covered central prang and river views; the steep steps can be slippery, so take your time. Cross back and head to Ethos Vegetarian Restaurant in the Khao San area for a relaxed meal, around ฿200–400 per person. Tell staff you’re vegetarian and ask them to leave out fish sauce, oyster sauce and shrimp paste; “jay” (เจ) is the useful Thai term for vegan-style food.
From Khao San, take a taxi or tuk-tuk to Pak Khlong Talat, allowing around 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Browse the colourful stalls for about 45 minutes; the market operates around the clock, and evening is a lively time to see fresh flowers arriving. If you’re relying on a taxi, agree on the destination before setting off or use a ride-hailing app, as Old City traffic can be slow.
If your flight schedule allows, take a gentle hour-long walk through Lumphini Park; it usually opens around 4:30 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. The paths are pleasant before the heat builds, and you may spot the park’s famous monitor lizards near the water. From there, take a taxi or use the BTS toward Ratchaprasong for a brief visit to Erawan Shrine. Allow 30–45 minutes; it’s a compact, active shrine beside the shopping district, so expect crowds and keep valuables secure.
Head to May Veggie Home in Asok for an early vegetarian meal, allowing about an hour and roughly ฿200–400 per person. It’s a useful last stop for a fully vegetarian menu; check its opening hours and your preferred dishes before setting out, and leave enough time to eat without rushing.
For your flight to Pune, first confirm whether it departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK)—they are on opposite sides of the city. From Asok, a taxi is convenient, but Bangkok traffic can be unpredictable; allow around 60–90 minutes or more for the road journey, especially at busy times. For BKK, the Airport Rail Link from Phaya Thai is a traffic-proof option; for either airport, follow your airline’s international check-in guidance and arrive at least three hours before departure.
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