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Departure time: Early morning
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Return: Late afternoon
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Remarks: Basic level of fitness
required (stairs and short walk on uneven terrain)
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Sites you will visit: Kulen
Mountain, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre
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Highlights: Cradle of Khmer
Civilisation, Waterfall, Hindu river carvings, delicate pink sandstone
carvings, architecture, history
The cradle of
Khmer civilisation is located 40 km northeast from Siem Reap and is an
important pilgrimage site for Cambodian people. Phnom Kulen often lies
shrouded in mist but on a clear day one can see the loaf like shape on the
horizon across the flat plains of Siem Reap province. You will rise early and
travel through picturesque countryside to reach your destination in the mid
morning. The sites atop Phnom Kulen include a Buddhist Pagoda with giant
Reclining Buddha, Hindu carvings in the stone river bed and an
impressive waterfall under which swimming is possible.
You will have
lunch locally.
On your way back
you will visit a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its
beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink
sandstone. This late 10th Century temple is fairly compact and very
different from other Angkorian temples. To round off your day you may also
visit Banteay Samre – a larger temple which is often overlooked by
tourists and looks gorgeous in late afternoon light.
Price: USD 58
per person
Minimum: 2
pax with Remork
Price included:
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English Speaking Tour Guide
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Transportation
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dinner
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Drinking Water
Price excluded:
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Temple Pass & Entrench fee
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Accommodation
