- Departure time: Early morning
- Return: Late afternoon / Evening
- Remarks: Comfortable footwear recommended, walking on uneven terrain
- Sites you will visit: Banteay
Chhmar
- Highlights: off the beaten track exploration, architecture, history, people, countryside
This late 12th
– early 13th century Buddhist temple is located in the northwest
corner of Cambodia's Banteay Meanchay province and only 20km from the Thai
border. It is one of the largest temple-city complexes built by a Khmer king.
The temple is in a bad state of preservation as no restoration efforts were
conducted here in the 20th century. The layout resembles Angkor Thom
and other structures attributed to Jayavarman VII. The outer gallery is carved
with bas-relief depicting military engagements and daily life scenes very
similar to the well known ones in Bayon.
Travelling to Banteay
Chhmar takes a little effort but this should not deter you. The temple sees
very few visitors mainly due to its remote location and this will earn you the
well deserved bragging explorer's rights.
Price: USD
110 per person
Minimum: 2
pax
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English Speaking Tour Guide
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Transportation
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Lunch
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Drinking Water
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Pass ticket
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Accommodation
