Secret Buddha Garden has a special place in our hearts. We immediately fell in love with really quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this place.
It’s undeniably one of those places you should not miss during your stay on Koh Samui in Thailand. It’s a tranquil and mystical sanctuary nestled in the lush green jungle of Koh Samui.
This hidden gem will offer you a serene escape from busy island’s beaches and towns. Let’s dive into more details, that’s why you came here right?
Where is Secret Buddha Garden?
Secret Buddha Garden is nestled in the jungle of Koh Samui island. It’s little bit far away from the coast and it’s also little bit hard to get to but don’t worry we’ll explain everything in more details.
You can also save the location of Secret Buddha Garden to your google maps app.
Where to stay on Koh Samui
Most people decide to stay in Chaweng or Lamai. While Chaweng is more lively with vibrant nightlife, Lamai is the more peaceful destination. Other areas are also worth checking out. If you’re a digital nomad, see our guide for the best areas.
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How to get to Secret Buddha Garden
Entrance fee: 80THB per person
Parking fee: free
To reach Secret Buddha Garden Koh Samui you can join one of jungle jeep ride tours or in case you’re experienced motorbike driver you can also go there on your own. But be careful since the roads in the jungle are rugged and dirty.
You should also make sure that brakes on your motorbike are in really good conditions because you will have to go downhill a lot from Secret Buddha Garden Koh Samui.
Trust us, you certainly don’t want brakes that will suddenly stop working on the way back.
Since we like adventures and after reading few bad reviews on google about the road we decided to give it a chance. The road was in bad conditions but nothing you should be afraid of if you feel like you’re experienced driver.
In case you’re accomodated in Lamai area it’ll take around 35-40 minutes to reach Secret Buddha Garden on motorbike. There is also a free parking in front of the entrance.
What to expect at Secret Buddha Garden
The garden is the creation of Nim Thongsuk a local fruit farmer who started creating statues and structures in 1976. Over the years he crafted a breathtaking art which is set within a lush tropical landscape.
So once you step into the garden you’ll have to walk down a few steps to actually reach the statues. Secret Buddha Garden isn’t really big and you won’t have any difficulties discovering all hidden corners.
There is also a little stream that runs through the whole garden.
Everything is covered in moss and it looks like from a fairytale. The lush greenery surrounding the statues adds to the enchanting atmosphere too. The statues represent a number of animals, deities and humans in various poses.
As i have said before garden area isn’t big so you don’t need hours to explore everything. Some people also come here to meditate.
Please just respect their privacy, be quiet and let them enjoy meditation. Once you’ll be done with exploration and you’ll have all pictures taken we reccommend you to also reach Jungle route 360 panoramic view.
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See moreBest time to visit Secret Buddha Garden
The best time to visit the Secret Buddha Garden Koh Samui is during the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.
During these months you can expect sunny days and minimal rainfall. It’s ideal weather for exploring the garden’s tranquil surroundings without the interruption of frequent rainfall.
Since dry season brings a lot of travelers and you would like to enjoy gardens almost or completely alone you should certainly visit Secret Buddha Garden early in the morning.
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Conclusion Secret Buddha Garden Koh Samui
In conclusion Secret Buddha Garden Koh Samui offers a serene escape in tropical paradise. The garden provides unique experience and it’s good for meditation and connection with nature.
We really hope that you’ll enjoy your time there as we did and you’ll have beautiful unforgettable memories. Thank you for reading and in case you have any question just drop them in the comment bellow.
