Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching, Kratie is one of the favorite pastimes of the travelers who drop in to the small town of Kratie in Cambodia. Dolphin Watching is one of the Tourist Attractions in Kratie. Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching, Kratie takes you to the most scenic spots to watch these really cute marine creatures at the Kompi Fisherman Village, located 15 kms to the north of Kratie. The place can be best accessed by motor car from the town. It will take you 20 minutes to reach the locale. You can charter a small boat from and take a look at the mirthful creatures underwater or swimming on the surface. The best time to watch them is after rainfall, just after sunrise and just before sunset.
Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching in Kratie can be undertaken in one of the long boats. Although a tad tricky to spot, you will be able to see a fair few flashes of fins and nose as the dolphins come up on the water for air. These Irrawaddy dolphins are moderately small with stub noses. It may be a Disney like experience to watch the dolphins come up to the boat and play with you, leaping in the wake and shooting overhead. However, this is something that will depend on their temperament.
Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching, Kratie is a welcome deviation from the time honored facets of regular sightseeing. You get to know about the movement patterns, habitat, population size and threats encountered by these animals. The socio economic importance of dolphins is also relevant. Unlike most of the other tourist activities, Dolphin Watching on the River Irrawaddy also introduces the local delights to travelers. These come in the form of the local seafood dishes and curios, which are bought by the tourists.
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