In the popular Bangla TV show Bokul Katha, Bokul (played by Ushasi Roy) is a tomboy who is married off to Rishi Roy (played by Honey Bafna) and studies hard to become an IPS officer. In real life, Ushasi is a happy-go-lucky girl who loves travelling. She recently travelled to Phuket in Thailand. Want to follow her footsteps? We list the must-visit places of Phuket.

The Kata Noi beach is a small one, but it offers a spectacular view. It is a short drive away from the Kata beach. Climb up the Kata viewpoint and you will be able to see the bays of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi. Whether you choose to swim in the sea or walk or laze at the pretty beach, you won’t come back disappointed.

Standing at 45 metres tall and on the top of Nakkerd Hill is one of Phuket’s most famous landmarks – the Phuket Big Buddha. Head here not only if you are on a spiritual quest, but also for the breathtakingly beautiful view of the island that you can get from the top of the hill.

How about climbing up to a viewpoint which looks out to the Andaman Sea on one side and the three west coast beaches of the island on the other side? Well, that’s exactly what you can do at the Karon View Point. No wonder it is always teeming with tourists.

Keep some time aside for Wat Chalong because it will take a while to explore the entire place. Start with Poh Jao Wat which has two statues of elderly men. Move on towards the Grand Pagoda which houses a small splinter from Lord Buddha’s bone. Find out the life story of Lord Buddha through Buddha images and paintings that dot this pagoda.

Be compassionate and an eco warrior and give elephant rides a miss. But hey, that doesn’t mean you lose out on the chance to catch a glimpse of the gentle giants. Visit the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary to find out everything about these animals and say hi to them.

Want to meet the famous ladyboys of Thailand? Well, the famous Simon Cabaret show is where the action is. They perform every night so hop over for some spectacular cabaret.

Among the most popular beaches of Phuket which is thronged by tourists, Patong Beach is about 2 km long. It has a host of adventure sports options such as parasailing, jet skiing, etc. The nightlife around this beach is quite good too.

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