Allow roughly 9–12 hours door to door from Delhi to your Bangkok hotel, including getting to the airport, check-in, the flight, immigration and the transfer into town. The flight itself is about four hours if nonstop, but confirm your actual flight and which Bangkok airport you land at—Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) are far apart. From either, a taxi or pre-booked car is simplest with luggage; allow around 45–90 minutes to reach Rattanakosin, longer in traffic. This is a demanding arrival day, so the temple visits only work if your flight lands early enough; don’t count on fitting them in after a late arrival.
If timing allows, start at Wat Pho; it’s generally open daily from about 8:00am to 6:30pm, with admission around ฿300, and 1–1.5 hours is enough to see the Reclining Buddha and grounds. Dress modestly—shoulders and knees covered—and carry water. Then walk roughly 10–15 minutes to The Grand Palace. Allow 2–3 hours, but check current hours, entry rules and ticket details before setting out: last entry is usually mid-afternoon, and the complex may close or restrict access for official events. Foreign visitor admission has commonly been around ฿500. If your arrival leaves too little time for both, the practical fix is an extra night in Bangkok rather than rushing the palace visit.
Finish at Thip Samai in Old Town for pad thai, usually about ฿150–฿350 per person. It typically opens in the evening and can draw a queue; Tuesday is generally a service day, but check current hours before going. From the palace area, a taxi or tuk-tuk is convenient, though traffic can make the short ride slow. If the temples push the meal late, take a breather first—this is a long travel day, and the queue is easier to enjoy when you’re not watching the clock.
Allow 4–6 hours door to door for the Bangkok–Krabi transfer, then leave your bags at your accommodation before heading to Ao Nang Beach. Give yourself an easy 1–2-hour stroll along the waterfront; it’s a good first taste of Krabi, but don’t linger too long if you want to reach Railay Beach as well. The day works best with an early flight, and even then the schedule is tight.
From Ao Nang, take a shared longtail boat to Railay Beach—the crossing is usually about 10–15 minutes, with fares commonly around ฿100–฿200 each way. Allow 2–3 hours there for the limestone scenery and a relaxed wander, and check the return-boat arrangements before setting off; services can thin out toward evening. Finish at Ruen Mai Restaurant in Krabi Town, budgeting ฿200–฿500 per person for southern Thai dishes. It’s roughly a 30–40-minute drive from Ao Nang, so arrange a taxi or ride in advance and check the restaurant’s current hours. If your flight arrives late or the boat timing doesn’t work, keep the stop at Ao Nang brief rather than rushing the Railay return.
This three-day route is too tight to enjoy as written: Day 2 loses much of the day to Bangkok–Krabi travel, and Day 3 combines a Krabi–Phuket transfer with an international return to Delhi. Add at least two nights—one in Krabi and one in Phuket—or drop a destination; do not rely on making the listed Day 3 visits and reaching a Delhi-bound flight that same day.
Take a morning shared minivan from Krabi to Phuket, booked ahead through your accommodation or 12Go Asia. Allow about 3–4 hours for the transfer, then factor in time to reach Wat Chalong; this leaves little room for delays. At the temple, allow about an hour to see the main halls and chedi. Entry is generally free, though donations are welcome. Cover your shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes where required.
Continue to Old Phuket Town and give yourself 1.5–2 hours to wander among the Sino-Portuguese shophouses, especially around Thalang Road and Soi Romanee. The streets are best explored on foot; cafés make handy stops if the heat builds. Then have your final meal at Raya Restaurant in town: budget around ฿300–฿700 per person for Phuket-style dishes. Check its hours before setting out, as restaurant schedules can change.
This plan doesn’t realistically fit with a same-day international flight to Delhi. The Krabi transfer, temple, Old Town, meal and trip to Phuket International Airport leave no dependable buffer for check-in, queues or delays; a 10–14-hour door-to-door return journey is only an estimate, not a confirmed routing. The sensible fix is to add a night in Phuket and fly to Delhi the following day. If your flight is already booked for today, skip the sightseeing and go straight to the airport with ample time, following your airline’s check-in guidance.
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